Teaser Tuesdays

 Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teasers:

"Why do you close your eyes?"

Her face heated, and she dropped her gaze to the opening of his collar where a peek of tanned skin shone through. 

"It makes me feel free."

Winners Have Been Drawn for the New Year's Hop!

Hi everyone! I want to thank all of you for following my blog and participating in the New Year's Hop. I have drawn the winners of my three prize packs. So with no further ado here are the winners.

Winner of Prize Pack #1 is..........

Kristina Barnes

Winner of Prize Pack #2 is..........

Khyla

Winner of Prize Pack #3 is..........

 Crystal

Congratulations to the winners!! Thanks again for everyone who entered. Check out my other giveaways by going to the giveaways page up top. I will be emailing the winners for their address. They have 48 hours to get back to me before I draw another winner.   

Review: "A Scarlet Past" by Evanne Lorraine

"A Scarlet Past"

by: Evanne Lorraine

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Erotica
Pages: ebook,110 pages
ISBN:B004CYESW6
Author's Website: http://evannelorraine.com/index.php/news/
Source: Author in exchange for an honest review
Published: November 2010 by Amazon Digital Services
 
Goodreads Blurb:
As World War II heats up, so does the secret battle on the home front. For two touch-starved werewolf warriors, mating is more than pleasure—it’s a matter of survival. Vivian heals the fissures in Fergus’s humanity. Though he saved Vivian’s life, she’s an Alpha bitch unable to meekly submit to any male. Both try to dominate the other, when surrendering to their deepest desires is the only chance for victory.
My Review:
 This book was just ok for me. But this frequently happens when I read a novella. The characters were great, there was some action and lots of bedroom time. The story felt a little incomplete to me and could have been longer and more detailed. I think this could have been a fantastic werewolf novel is it was longer. There was a lot of sex but I personally didn't find them all that hot. 
The authors writing was good with vivid descriptions and great action scenes. I did find my self getting bored towards the end and was a little glad when I finished. Don't get me wrong this was still a ok book that I would recommend to paranormal - werewolf romance fans for a quick entertaining read it just wasn't for me.  

In My Mailbox (9)

The in my mailbox meme is hosted by The Story Siren. This meme is were everyone tells about what books they received during the week.

Books I Won:

I got this signed copy of Eternal Kiss of Darkness which I am ecstatic about. I also won some bookmarks. All from Crystal @ Reading Between the Wines. Thanks Crystal!!

It's Time to Vote!

It's time to vote for January's Monthly Book Giveaway. The poll is on the left sidebar and bellow are your book choices. Click on the picture to learn more about each book.

Winners of two giveaways!! Check to see if your a winner!

I have two giveaways that I need to pick the winners for. 


First, my 500 follower mystery prize giveaway. And the winner is...................

 

 

Stephanie @ Paranormal Haven

Congratulations Stephanie!! I will be sending you your mystery book prize soon.

Second, I need to announce the winner of my December Monthly Book Giveaway. And the winner is...........

justpeachy36

Congratulations justpeachy36!! I will email you and I need your address with in 48 hours.

Didn't win?

Check out my other giveaways or you can buy this book here:

Review & Giveaway: "Crazy" by Eve Langlais

"Crazy"

by: Eve Langlais

Genre: Paranormal Romance
Pages: ebook novella
ISBN: 9781595787798
Author's Website: http://www.evelanglais.com
Source: Author in exchange for an honest review
Published: November 2010 by Liquid Silver Books
 
Ella hears voices and they don’t like anyone.

Institutionalized at a young age after the breakup of her parents, Ella’s always heard voices. Even worse, the voices in her head like to act. She thinks she’s crazy and destined to be a patient for life until the night she meets a vampire and for the first time in her life, the voices shut up.

Zane just wants to enjoy his usual blood buffet, instead he runs into a wisp of a woman who makes him feel emotions he thought long dead. Rescuing her from the insane asylum, he brings her home, determined to assuage his lust; a plan that is foiled by ghostly voices more determined to keep her pure than a steel welded chastity belt.

Together they discover Ella might not be as crazy as everyone thinks, but even as they discover her innate power, someone from her past wants to hurt her. Will crazy and undead prevail against covetous evil? And most important of all, will the voices ever allow them to indulge in the desire that consumes them?
Link to excerpt/buy
http://www.evelanglais.com/excerpt/Crazy.htm

My Review:
Once again I'm very impressed with Eve's story telling. I haven't read a book she's written yet that I didn't like and this one is no different. I usually  have a tough time with reading novellas because they feel rushed and incomplete to me but Eve's novellas aren't like this at all. 
I fell in love with the charaters in this book. Ella is in a institution for her whole life thinking she's crazy and is rescued by a super sexy, badass vampire named Zane who doesn't beleive she's crazy after all. The sexual tension is great. I like when a couple have a little tension and don't jump right into bed after meeting each other even though they want too. The book leaves off with a possibility of a series. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next for this series. 
I highly recommend reading this book. Its a short entertaining read that you will love, especially paranormal romance fans.  

 Giveaway:
Eve has generously offered up a ebook copy of "Crazy" to giveaway.
To enter:
1. Be a follower.
2. Leave a comment with email so I can let you know you won.
3. Drawing is on Jan. 18th
4. That's  it!!! Good Luck!

New Blog Design!

I got a new blog design because I wanted something no one else had and my last design was a template, that I loved, but I've seen some others with the same one so here's my new design. Yay!! I hope you like it!


I have to thank Lori at Pure Imagination for creating it for me she is very talented and did a better job than I could have imagined. I highly recommend you use her for any of your design projects. She's an angel.  Thanks Lori!!

New Year's Reading Resolutions Blog Hop Giveaway Jan. 3-9

For my portion of the giveaway I will be giving out 3 prize packs.

1. Prize Pack #1 Nora Roberts Gigantic Giveaway:

11 Books in total.

2. Prize Pack #2 I'm going to be giving away a collection of J.D. Robb books.

3. Prize Pack #3 I' giving away a collection of 13 Harequin Worlds' Best Romaces. All dated back to 1997.

Of coursed I will be giving out some swag, some signed, with the prizes.

Rules are easy:

Be a follow of my blog.

Fill out this form

In My Mailbox (8)

The in my mailbox meme is hosted by The Story Siren. This meme is were everyone tells about what books they received during the week.

2011 Historical Romance Challenge - Updates, Mister Linky & Giveaway!

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It's not to late to sign up for this challenge. You have until the end of January.

Updates:

1. This challenge is open to international participants. Every other month there will be a Int. giveaway were you will have a chance to enter using your accumulated entries from reading and reviewing books during months with US only giveaways. For example, You get one entry per month when you read and review a book during that month. January is a US only giveaway so in Febuary the international participants will have two entries into the giveawaay. One for Jan. and one for Feb. Don't forget to post the link to your review in the monthly challenge post's Mister Linky in order to get credit for your review.

2. I have decided that you are going to be allowed to cross read and review between challenges and genres. As long as the book takes place in the past (prior to 1920) this includes paranormal romances, time travel, erotica, historical fiction  etc. 

3. For those participants who post a review every month on time they will be entered into a Grand Prize Giveaway at the end of the year.

4. Please fill out the form below so that I can have your address for keeping record of international entries and to ship giveaway prizes. 

January's Giveaway Details:

 This month Lori Brighton has donated a signed copy of her book "Wild Heart" along with some awesome swag (some signed). Also you will receive one of these beautiful Victorian Bookmarks from Miss Bohemia.
To enter:
1. You must read a historical romance novel in the month of Jan. and post a review on your blog then link your review to the Mister Linky below.
2. You must be a signed up participant of this challenge by Jan. 31st.
3. Open to US only. International participants can still earn an entry to be used next month.

Mister Linky for Jan. Reviews:
After you read your historical romance book in the month of January and post your review. Post your link here.