2011 Spooktacular October Paranormal Reading Challenge

I love paranormal romance.

I truly love Halloween.

And I love to be challenged! LOL

So I said to myself, Go and try it: WHY NOT !!!

So here’s the deal if you decide to participate: for every paranormal book you read and review in the month of October, you’ll be entered in the giveaway to win one of the paranormal books below. All you have to do is sign up between now and October 7th, then starting October 1st, whenever you read and review a paranormal book, come back here and post a link to the review in the Mr. Linky. This post that you’re reading is just for sign-ups - starting October 1st, there will be a new post where people can leave their review links. Each review is an entry in the giveaway, and on November 1st, one winner will be chosen. All reviews must be posted for the first time between October 1st and October 31st, 2011.

The challenge part: you have to read and review a minimum of THREE paranormal books during October. You don’t have to choose them ahead of time, but you have to read at least three. For many of you, this will be no problem at all. If you don't think it's possible, don't sign up for the challenge.

If you want all the Challenge details go to :

http://sweetmarie-83.blogspot.com/2011/09/2011-spooktacular-october-paranormal.html

Dirty Little Secrets # 15

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"Who is your author crush? And if you were to write a fan letter to them, what would you say?"

Dear Karen Marie Moning,

I wanted to tell you how much your books are awesome! Your Highlander series make me discover a new world that I didn't know: Paranormal Romance! I wish I would have stumbled on one of your book earlier because now I'm overloaded by multiply news authors and books to read, share and love! I really enjoy your Fever series too and all your characters! Thank you so much for introducing me to paranormal romance world and to making me practice my soon to-be good english (talk, write, read)!

P.S I want more :)

Proserpine

http://underthecoversbookblog.blogspot.com/

Blogging Change My life!

http://www.parajunkee.com/

Today marks a momentous occasion on the PJV. This post is the 1000th post. *stop pause and sit back and stare at that*

I know a few other blogs around my same age have reached 1000 posts a few months ago, and this number is not really intrinsical to achievement. It doesn't mean 1000 quality posts, technically someone could do 1000 posts in one day. And goodness knows I've put out some questionable material. It is just a crazy little number, one that says, "Damn I had a lot to get off my chest."

Do y'all want to know details? Because I would like to hear how book blogging changed your life. Here are few highlights from me.

Blogging changed my life by making me discovered news authors and news books that I totally fall in love with

Blogging changed my life by making me discovered new fantastic people all around the world and on other blog

Blogging changed my life by introducing me to a new world that included Twitter, Blogger, Facebook pages, Photobucket,...

Blogging changed my life by giving me the opportunities to accomplish myself in something especially for me (it's all about the book!) and I needed it

Blogging changed my life by helping me with my english! (I'm a French Canadian!)

Blogging changed my life by keeping me sane (no kidding...)

Do you want to participate? I want to see how Blogging changed your life. If you decide to do a post, even if you do it next week, I've included a linky that you can post your Blogging Changed My life posts…

http://www.parajunkee.com/

Everybody Thinks They Can Write: How You Can Spend $0 and Raise Money for Ethiopia ...

Everybody Thinks They Can Write: How You Can Spend $0 and Raise Money for Ethiopia ...:

How You Can Spend $0 and Raise Money for Ethiopia Reads

What is Ethiopia Reads?

You can find out more about them here: http://www.ethiopiareads.org/

Short version: They give books to impoverished children in Ethiopia.

Why are you giving them money?

I wrote an essay about it. You can read it here.

Short version: My daughter was born in Ethiopia and I want to help the children of the country.

How can I help?

Simple. Go to:

*** For all the link, please go on Joshua Grover-David Patterson website, thanks! ****

http://groverdavid.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-you-can-spend-0-and-raise-money-for.html?showComment=1317215009080#c6398332253991933750

Kindle ($0 Price Coming Soon!)

nook ($0 Price Coming Soon!)

Or Smashwords (Free Right Now!)

Download a copy of “Baby Teeth.” Each respective site will let me know you bought one.

Then at the end of October, I’ll send Ethiopia Reads a donation – five cents for every download, up to $500.00. That’s 10,000 downloads worth of books.

And that’s it.

Now, do me a favor. Go download the book. And then tell your friends on Facebook. And on Twitter. And in real life. If you see a friend with a smart phone, tell them to go and download the book. It will cost them nothing, and for every 40 books people download, I’ll send enough money to Ethiopia Reads for them to buy a book for a child.

So go! Download! And my thanks to you!

Stone House Inklings: Win A FREE KINDLE!

Stone House Inklings: Win A FREE KINDLE!:



Who wants to win a FREE KINDLE? No joke... Free. How you might be asking with your eyes full of glee!?


Step One: RE-Post this message to your blog, Facebook profile or RE-Tweet.


Step Two: Go to the Airel Facebook Fan-page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airel/209965705684468?ref=ts
 and "like" the page as well as post your link on the wall. Everyone who does this, will be automatically entered to win a free Kindle. The prize will be drawn at random and I will post the winner on the 15th of October.


If you want to say something nice about me or the book I will give you a online hug! Now that is worth almost more! Thanks everyone and I can't wait to see who wins!


Good luck all and happy posting!


Here is the link to Airel on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Airel-Saga-Book-ebook/dp/B004Y72XFA/ref=pd_rhf_p_img_1

Great Release Day

Congrats to authors of:

The faerie Ring : Kiki Hamilton

The Mephisto Covenant: Trinity Faegen

A Beautiful Dark: Jocelyn Davis

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer: Michelle Hodgin

Alterant: Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

The Darkest Surrender: Gena Showalter

Lost in Time : Melissa de la Cruz

for the release of they books!

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Pretty When She Cries

**STRICTLY 18+ ONLY** Available only at Smashwords

**** WARNING: Be advised that this book contain act of sexual abuse****

Pretty When She Cries

by

Sarah Kate

ebook

Published August 15th 2011 by Sarah Kate Books

A dark, gritty and sexually explicit novella that confronts you with moral torment as you try to decide if it's right to be aroused by such brutality.

At a gas station on her way to visit her boyfriend, 22 year old Nicole Hudson is abducted by a serial rapist. She's taken to a secluded farmhouse where she is forced into horrific acts of sexual abuse.

"Pretty When She Cries" is a book that will either leave you traumatised or have you searching deeper in your mind about what arouses you and why.

Far more than a quick erotica read, if you take the risk. Will you make it to the end, in the hope of a suitable catharsis?

My rating: 

 4 / 5

At first I wasn’t sure if I want to read this book. After reading the summary I was torn between the desire to know more and a little disgust with my desire. Why a book on this subject? The cover and the book's title caught my eye. I was curious and went to the website of the author and I discovered that I could read the first 2 chapter of the book. After only a few lines, the reader is thrown into the action of this creepy story. I was stun by the speed of how this story unfolds.

Honest, I read the entire book, especially to see what would happen with this poor Nicole. Story with abused or raped women are not my type! I was also curious to read a book about rape .... curiosity may be unhealthy, but I must admit that I like discovering new thing! I think that a normal person can feel a little disturbed at the idea of ​​wanting to read this sort of thing. But after reading this I realized that this kind of book is especially created to disturb and the author has done very well to get me out of my comfort zone! You should know that the sex scenes, or rather rape scenes are very well described in the book. There is nothing hidden, tampered with or minimized to preserve the drive.The intensity is at its height almost from beginning to end. The reader is invaded by a number of new emotions (especially for me) and I think it's good sometimes to read other things, to be disturbed in are daily lives.

On my reading, I had some apprehension when it come to Nicole’s fate. I wondered if she would eventually develop into Stockholm syndrome and fall in love with her attacker. Finally, this book surprised me more than once. I was not expecting that kind of ending and I think that's one reason that made me enjoy this book in a way. The author accurately describes the action, characters, environment, and her writing is amazing.

I've seen movies with raped women and I have always this funny and weird feeling when I see this kind of thing. I think the author has succeeded in this purpose with me since reading Pretty When She Cries make me feeI the same. I was left uncomfortable, even after finishing the book I still think of it.Some parts are harder than others and some are even ugly (for me).  I wished to learn more about Nicole, but it's so unnecessary in this book and I understand why the author didn’t put emphasis on the past of Nicole. However, I had a hard time identifying myself to the character. Yes, she is raped and not me but it's still a human being.

I do not think this book should be banned. I understand that many people like that disturb kind of novels, and different thinking, but I do not think this story is more or less disturbing that some BDSM or hard core erotic books appearing on the sites selling book. Yet I have seen books on these sites selling stories between young girls and men of a certain age ... I didn’t know what note I should give, I hesitated between 3.5 and 4 stars. I enjoyed the work and the determination of the author. The story is dramatic, explosive, and the reader can really feel the emotions and sensations of Nicole. I believe the author succeed in reaching the readers and especially to keep them in suspense.  I can't wait to see what the author Sarah Kate would do next.

You can buy it on:

http://sarahkatebooks.com/

Autumn Harvest: Fall Between the Page Blog Hop Tour Shout Out!

Hey want a chance to win a brand new kindle (offered by Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears)!!! Just follow this rules (all on : Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears)

1. Be a GFC follower - +1 of Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears :  http://ragesexandteddybears.blogspot.com/

2. Comment on any post during the Hop and MAKE sure you leave your e-mail addy!! +1 (one comment per post, but the more posts you comment on the more entries you get)

3. Like the Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears Facebook page +1 (there is a gadget on the sidebar for this)

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6. If you refer a friend and they mention you in their comment, you get a bonus entry.

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2) INVITE ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!

3) THIS TOUR STARTS: Monday, September 19, at Midnight (Arizona Time)

THIS TOUR ENDS: Monday, September 26, at Midnight (Arizona Time)

Winners will be drawn and posted September 27th! ***

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***Authors & Book Pages have full discretion to choose an alternate winner in the event any winner fails to claim their prize(s) within 72 hours of their name being posted or after notification of win, whichever comes first. Anyone who participates in this blog hop tour is subject to these rules***

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Dirty Little Secret # 14

Dirty Little Secret is a weekly meme hosted by us at Under the Covers. Every Thursday we get to know other bloggers and our readers more intimately by asking them a question hoping to reveal their dirty little secrets.  We hope that you will all join us!

To participate in the meme all you need to do is:

1. Be a follower of Under the Covers.

2. Create a post in your blog taking the meme image (code above) and copy instructions.

3. Answer the question we propose! This can be done in any way you like, post a video, write a post etc.

4. Then add your link below.

Non-bloggers: We want to hear from you as well!!!  Let us know your answer in the comments!

We hope you join us and let us know your Dirty Little Secrets!

This weeks question was inspired by the Guild Hunter series and the latest release of Archangel's Blade:

"If you could have wings, what would they look like?"

I really love black angel kind of wings! All flawless and silky like the first picture (but bigger), and I trully like the fairy kind too like the second picture, maybe a mix of both!

Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione

Eternal Rider (Lord of Deliverance # 1)

by

Larissa Ione

Published March 29th 2011by Grand Central Publishing

Summary

They are here. THEY ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his shoulders powerful. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, order history even he cannot fight destiny forever. Not when his own brother plot against HIM.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can not gold-will not understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety history and doom. Goal Involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire That Sixteen of the themes the time theymeet. Staving off for Eternal Darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

Rating 5.5/ 5

The four horsemen have no mercy and they will do all they can to avoid the Apocalypse, even kill.

Eternal Rider is the first book in the series: Lord of Deliverance by Larissa Ione. I really liked this book; it was just perfect for me! I have great hope for the second book in the series: Immortal Rider due out in December. I totally fell in love with this new story! In fact, this is the story of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse reinvented. I love stories that have a well-known legend in the background. I appreciate the stories related to biblical myths as demons and angels. It is also my first story with Hellhounds and I like the beasts and the fact that they are an important part of the book.

Eternal Rider is my first book of the author Larissa Ione and I was not disappointed! I was impressed by the realism and details in the book. Sometimes I would have believed that I was before the Bible or in a church. In the opening paragraphs, the action is lively and we want more. But soon with the arrival of Cara, everything seems to stop and for two or three chapters this is quite long. Then were projected into the action without stopping until the end of the book!

The relationship between Cara and Ares is a bit long to start too; I even asked myself if it would finally have something between them! At the same time it makes the relationship more simple and realistic. Do not forget that Cara is human! The sex scenes are hot and well described without exaggeration. That's make you immediately want to be in Cara's place!

I enjoyed the end of the book, that's not all a Happy Ending done and it also allows the author to have many doors open for future books.

I loved all the main characters: Ares, Reseph, Thanatos, Limos and Cara and each have their own personal issues:

Ares is the character of the male dominant, possessive, who loves to fight and who has a personal vengeance.

Reseph is the most relaxed, easy and flexible of the four knights, which means that we do not expect at all to what will happen to him.

Thanatos will probably be my favourite character from the series and I look forward to read his story. He is very enigmatic and mysterious. I wonder how the author will find him a mate. He's very special and I like the history that surrounds the figure of death! He called me already!

Limos is a very interesting character because she’s both a bitch and the little sister you always dreamed of having! She's a real fighter and she did not need to her brothers to kick some ass, I look forward to reading her story (Immortal Rider).

Cara is finally a human who has a gift that allows her to survive through the book. She's very human, with a lifestyle (pink pyjamas) and human traditions (kiss on the lips), but she's also strong, down to earth, open minded and understandable. She doesn't imagine being in a dream like most heroines at the beginning of book. She quickly realizes in what kind of nightmare she's going thru.

I liked that the villain is truly evil in this story. That change of all the bad guy that does the ordering thing but remains in the background. Its makes me wonder how the author will be able to finish the series and when I am concerned it's always a good sign!

I recommend this book to all fans of Larissa Ione because I don't think you will be disappointed and others like me who are new fans: Eternal Rider must be in your next reading! Go get it!

Love this cover! The mix of color for the letters and black and white picture of Ares really did catch my eyes at the library! And honestly, this is why I took the book! And as you know I love tattooed man....!

If you want to know more go at Larissa Ione website:

http://larissaione.com/blog/

You can buy the book at

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Rider-Lords-Deliverance-Larissa/dp/044657449X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316619465&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eternal-rider-larissa-ione/1100247499?ean=9780446574495&itm=1&usri=eternal%2brider

Stuck In Books: Follower Appreciation Giveaway

Stuck In Books: Follower Appreciation Giveaway: So I've been so busy with hops and tours that I haven't done a Follower Appreciation Giveaway for a while. It's defiantly time. As I appro...

LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It

Ok so I listened for the first time this song on the radio in my car and I really laughed throughout the song, I know it did not relate to any book, but I like having a link on the blog so I can listen at will!

Enjoy!!!

HALF-BLOOD Book Trailer #3

Want a chance to win Half-Blood By Jennifer Armentrout ???

Go to her website:

http://jenniferarmentrout.blogspot.com/

and follow the rules!

Third Half-Blood Trailer and Contest

We are an exact month away from the official release of Half-Blood (eek!) and I have something to show you guys!

It's the third and final trailer for Half-Blood!

Little Books Reviews: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank

Gideon (Nightwalkers #2)

by

Jacquelyn Frank

Published June 1st 2007 by Zebra

They're called the Nightwalkers - proud, ancient beings who live in the shadows, existing just beyond the human world. But there are also dangerous humans who hunt them - necromancers who use the blackest magic to manipulate them. And for a Demon named Gideon, the battle against these evil forces will soon be all too personal...For a thousand years, Gideon has healed his people. And as the oldest surviving male of his race, his wisdom has always been respected without question. But Gideon knows that even he is vulnerable to the powerful, primitive desires that befall his kind during Hallowed moons - and nine years ago that truth was hammered home when he found himself claiming Magdalegna, the Demon King's sister, in a wild embrace. Horrified by his lack of control, he left her wanting and furious - and then exiled himself for the better part of a decade. Now, with necromancers threatening his people - and Magdalegna nearly their victim - Gideon must face another truth. He and the beautiful, stubborn Magdalegna are destined to be together, to share a love as deep and old as time itself. But first he needs to regain her trust. Then he'll have to save her life...

Rating 4/5

I really enjoy the second book in the NightWalkers Series, but I must say that I prefered the first one! I was wondering what kind of love story Jacquelyn Frank could end up with Gideon and I wasn't deceived. The one thing I didn't like was that I knew who was the bad guy before the end. I prefer when it's a suprise, when you couldn't even conceive that it was that person all this time! But anyway I recommend this book for all Jacquelyn Frank freaks and even to news fans! It's a must-read serie to any paranormal romance lover!

http://www.jacquelynfrank.com/books/nightwalker/Gideon.html

i've got a theory

I got a theory

It must be bunnies Elyse...

One on my best friend isn't in a good mood so I try to cheer her up with one of the most loved TV show that we used to watch together when we were in high school: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. So this is for you my dear and don't stop believing!

My reviews of Exiled by M.R Merrick!

Exiled

by

M.R Merrick

Published July 1st 2011 by M.R. Merrick (first published June 28th 2011)

Summary

Chase Williams is a demon hunter in the Circle, or at least he was supposed to be. Failing to develop any elemental magic on his fifteenth birthday left him exiled in a world full of half-demons, and no hunters to protect him.

When Chase discovers the Circle's plan to unlock a portal and unleash pure-blood demons into the world, he vows to stop them. Knowing he can't do it alone however, he accepts help from Rayna, a sexy witch with an attitude and a secret.

As the pair attempt to stop the Circle, Chase realizes working with a demon is only half the battle. When they find themselves in the middle of the Circle's plan, it leaves one of them to decide what their friendship is worth, and the other's life depending on it.

My Rating 5/5

You will be transported into a world that won't leave your mind.

M.R Merrick has created a fantastic world of Hunters. And I can say that I really have enjoying my ride into this new world with demons, vampires, hunters and much more! The author has a great imagination. The reading is easy because the author has a beautiful writing and the actions never end. M.R Merrick knows how to put his characters in action and keep the reader in suspense. There is so much creativity in this book, you can't be hooked.

I must admit that I read the first 6 chapters into 10 minutes. And it was fantastic. You are transported into a world both magical and diabolical. Exiled is actually the first book I won so thanks to Jessica of Taking it One Book at a Time and also to the author M.R Merrick for the giveaway! But it is also the second e-book that I read, so I couldn't read it as fast as I would have done (having a paper copy). It took me more than 5 days to finally finish the book, but only because I didn't always have the book at hand. You must understand that reading Exiled from the first lines you will be push into this overwhelming story. And probably like me, every time you will have to drop it, you wish you could read it again.

I like the fact that it's written from the point of view of the boy. It's quite rare and not always convincing, but it is not the case in Exiled! I loved the legends and myths that surround this fantastic world as the story of the goddess Serephina.

The characters are very interesting and well developed. I always loved the female character with a strong personality that can kick-ass! Chase seems to fear nothing and even if he had a rather difficult childhood education. I see that the character does not fall into a total decline due to negative factors that have occurred in the past. On the contrary it makes them stronger. I love the fact that you really can feel or live the same things as the characters du to the pleasant writing of the author.

I like the relationship between the two main characters Rayna and Chase. Since this is a YA book I didn't expect erotic scenes, but I really enjoyed the scenes of teasing between the two. That throws me back into high school and when I was blushing when I saw the guy of my dreams!

And the cover is amazing! When you will read this book, you will understand all the meaning of this cover!

I really enjoy this book and I totally recommend to YA books lovers, (even if you're not, you should read it!). I'm looking forward for the next book of M.R Merrick. I’m a new fan!

For more information go on M.R Merrick website:

http://matthew-merrick.blogspot.com/

You can buy the book on Amazon in paperback

http://www.amazon.com/Exiled-1-M-R-Merrick/dp/0987726218/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

e-book (Amazon)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058OMWYU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_g351_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1HF9TM6YXM15KGVC1DTK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

e-book (Barnes and Noble)

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/exiled-mr-merrick/1104808776?ean=2940011379604&itm=1&usri=exiled%2bmerrick