BITTEN Trailer

Ok, so I am so excited to see this show!!! I remember the day she came out with the news, and I was all kinds of excited!!! But of course I did not get my hopes up because the same thing happened with my Anita Blake series from Laurell K Hamilton, but so far I have not heard anything and it has been a few years lol.


So, here is the trailer to the new show under the name of the first book of the Women of the Underworld series.
Starts January 11th for Canada and the 13th for the U.S. . . . I think we need to all have to celebrate somehow lol . . . take a looksie and I hope you get just as excited as I have . . .

Lover Eternal - J R Ward

Lover Eternal, book #2 in the Blackdagger Brotherhood series is once again, an excellent read. I have mentioned in the Dark Lover blog that I am pretty much addicted to this series. This book is about Rhage, a brother of the Blackdagger Brotherhood who has a curse on him that turns him into a beast-like dragon when he is fighting the Lessers.

With this curse, he is brought down by pain and blindness as well as being sick to his stomach while he recuperates. It took that one time that he was pretty much blind that he met his soul mate.

Mary lived by herself with her neighbor Bella near by, meets a boy named John. Well, Bella is a vampire, but Mary does not know it. There is something about John that kind of urks Bella, so she introduces John to the Brotherhood, bringing Mary along because Mary wants to stay with John, for protection.

While she is at the compound with Bella and John, she meets Rhage, and with Rhage being pretty much blind, but sees just enough, notices that she is near him, and he is enticed by her sound and her . . . scent. Almost immediately, Rhage is infatuated with her. But Mary has problems of her own to take care of before she falls in love . . .

Mary has cancer, and because of this, she refuses to let anyone get close to her. That is the only thing that really bugged me about this book. She has this great guy, who knows her condition, and wants to stay with her and hold her hand and be a shoulder to cry on but she will not allow it and picks fights. I can see protecting oneself, but, to me, it was a little irritating lol.

So . . . with the curse he has, him being in love with a woman who does not want to get close to him, but she wants to get close to him as well but does not allow it, and her condition, the Scribe Virgin shows up and pretty much gives him an ultimatum. Lose his curse or keep the woman he loves. I will just leave it at that . . .

I do recommend this book, and if you love the first one, you will love the others because it gives you a more intimate story of each brother, and each one you will fall in love with and ultimately choose your favorite . . . I already have

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Echoes - E.F. Rose

Okay, so I am going to be a little biased here . . . just a little, but I am just so happy for her :). I want to introduce you to my BFF of many years . . . E.F. Rose!!! She published her first ebook through Amazon called Echoes.

Echoes is full of poetry that has been written over a decade (or more), throughout the years, she would let me take a peak of her poems, and I have always loved them!!!

There are poems that consists of views from a murderer or a stalker. There are some that are just plain creepy such as things that go bump in the night. I know right?!?!?! Right up my

alley lol.

They are dark, psychotic, romantic. Ones that will give you nightmares, while there are some that you would fantasize about your significant other ;).  You put in literature you have read over the years whether it is a thriller or a paranormal/fantasy, and written out in poetry form, YOU WILL LOVE THEM!!!

Here is a little excerpt from Echoes: FAMILY SECRET
                         My garden gives forth,
                         The most beautiful flowers
                         And now all my neighbors look over,
                         So jealous!
                         They ask how my garden,
                         Has gotten so healthy
                         I say it's a family secret and I'm not telling
                         With a laugh I think, family secret indeed
                         For my secret's the family,
                         That's buried beneath

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Dark Lover - J R Ward

So, I know that this series is not new, but it is new to me AND I LOVE IT!!! A friend of mine introduced me to this series a month ago and whenever I am in between books I go through withdrawals. So, here is another series that I will be blogging about while I go through the series so for those of you who have not read the series, I hope you enjoy it just as much as I have.

J R Ward has a series called the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The Black Dagger Brotherhood is about this group of warriors who fight these other guys known as the lessers. The lessers have a goal, which is getting rid of the Brotherhood. They pretty much sell their soul to the devil, they do not feel pain, they do not age, but their appearance changes. The Brotherhood protects other vampires as well as innocent lives. The Black Dagger Brotherhood consists of Wrath, Rhage, Zsadist, Phury, Tohrment, and Vishous.

Each book, like a lot of other series, is based on each character and their background. So the first one, Dark Lover, is about Wrath. He is the last pure bred in the Brotherhood. While reading this book, I pictured him with Dwayne Johnson's body (because he is freakin HUGE), Zak Bagans head (because he has strong features such as the character) with long black hair (just to give you a little visual0. When one of the brothers asked Wrath to take care of his daughter while she goes through the change (a change usually happens around the age of 25). Wrath was against it. He did not feel like being a babysitter. Well, after the brother has died in a car explosion, Wrath felt like he needed to do it in honor of his brother.

Little did he know, he fell in love with her.

Her name is Beth. She never knew her father. She never knew she had vampire blood in her. She is a reporter for the local paper, and is friends with the police department. There is also a detective (Butch) who has a HUGE thing for her, but she feels nothing for him. So that is where Wrath comes in to take her in and be there for her while she starts going through the change (which was any day). While he is taking care of her, she starts to get to know him a little more personally.

While she is getting to know him, she is getting to know her heritage as well since her father was a part of the Brotherhood as well. The more she gets to know, the less scared she is of what she is about to become.

When you are reading Dark Lover, you are also being introduced to the other brothers, which you get to know through each book. You are introduced to the brothers, characters involved with the lovers that are being brought in (such as Butch who is friends with Beth), Wellsie (who is Tohr's wife), the butler, other lessers, etc.

The thing that sets this series apart from the others that I have collected over the years, is that each chapter, there is different aspects. You have the point of view of the main character, then you have one of the character being brought in, and the point of view of the lessers. This ties everything together in what is happening in each book, and the books are continuous. This is with EVERYBODY in the series.

I hope you will pick up this book, which is the first one of the series and you fall in love with it as well. You have a lot of elements to these books: suspense, mystery, romance, sex, violence, comedy, horror, the list just goes on.

So, if you have just one genre you are into, you will still love these books, because it goes for everybody because of the mix of everything. Enjoy!!!

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Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong

(Kathryn Hollinrake)    

     I admitted in my first blog that I am a big fan of Kelley Armstrong. I have many of her books, but unfortunately, it has taken me awhile to get to them because of other books I have received before this book, and then I had school, I was able to finally pick up. And then it took a month for me to put up the blog about it lol.

     Ok, so now I have got you up to speed on why it has taken me a while to pick it up, let's talk
about it shall we?

       Paige Winterbourne is back in her second book, Industrial Magic (a sequel to Dime Store Magic). Along with Paige, there is Savannah who Paige has been taking care of since her and Elena tagged team to get the preteen and themselves out of a so-called-dungeon of torture (just getting you guys caught up). In Dime Store Magic, you are also introduced to Lucas, who is Paige's main squeeze.  Ok, now that I got you caught up, lets get into the book. 

    Teenagers are missing all over the U.S. There  is one in Florida, one in Modesto (which is 45 minutes away from me so of course, I was all excited), and some other areas, just scattered around. Well, the one thing that these teenagers have in common is that they are part of the Cabals. The Cabals are almost like a Mafia. I know right? Ruthless. Well, Lucas' family is part of the Cabals and he was determined not to join. But his father Benicio is going through great lengths just to get Lucas and Paige to help find the person who is doing all of this. They are not the only ones who are brought into this either. There is a famous psychic who talks to the victims, a vampire with a bad attitude, werewolves that are a part of Elena's pack (Troy is divine by the way), and others. This book is just crazy.

    I have to admit, this book was kind of slow to get into, but after a while, it started to get really interesting, especially when they started bringing in more people, people with different personalities and . . . species. When you mix all of these people together it gets really interesting, which I cannot tell you because it will actually give away the ending, and that is my rule, I do not hint the end . . . 

     I have always loved Kelley Armstrong's way of writing, and especially when each book jumps from character to character, but also the books in between the characters, blend them together. This is only book #3, and I have a long ways to go, but I am a dedicated reader so I am really curious on how the characters come along in the future. SSSSHHHHHHH DON'T TELL ME!!!! I like to stay surprised!!!

    Overall, I really loved the book, it is different just like my other series that I have collected over the years, which makes it that much more special. It is not like all the other books that I have, and that is why I love her and her books. You get to know the characters and fall in love with them. There is violence, love, mystery, suspense, fantasy, all in one book. Dare you try it? 

     Have you read her books lately?

     Here are her links to get more information on the Otherworld series, as well as other series that she has written:

     Her official website http://www.kelleyarmstrong.com

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     Her Twitter https://twitter.com/kelleyarmstrong

 

   

Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

Charlaine Harris . . . the woman who changed what vampires and werewolves are supposed to be. Vampires who do not sparkle but yet give off a vibe of lust. Werewolves who do not have emotional streaks but those who are tough yet gentlemanly.

Club Dead is the third book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. In all

honesty, I do not follow the TV series. I like the books better. Anyways, off topic. Club Dead (or Josephine's) is a club set in Jackson where shifters, were's, vampires, and humans go. It is put under a spell where it is difficult to find, except for those who are in the supernatural families along with their humans.

In the beginning of the book, Bill (Sookie's boy-toy) is very mysterious, and pretty much pisses off Sookie. The next day, Bill has disappeared and Sookie goes about her normal day as a waitress. All of a sudden Eric (whom I love), Pam, and Chow get together to tell Sookie that Bill is missing, and that they think something terrible has happened. Well, Alcide comes along the next day to help her pack and take her to Jackson to help find Bill. Well, the people in Jackson who know Alcide believes that Sookie is his new girlfriend. Alcide takes Sookie to Club Dead to see if she can get any readings on clues to find Bill. That is as far as I am going to say. Now, let's talk characters.

The characters are a real masterpiece. Sookie, a telepath who is a southern charm, is in love with Bill, a vampire. I do not get that much of a vibe off of either one of them. Although, some of the supporting characters I am into. There is Eric who is the Sheriff of the area surrounding Bon Temps. Eric, who is also the owner of Fangtasia, a club in that area. Then you have Alcide, oohhhh, Alcide. He is my new crush in books. This is the first for werewolves for me. He is a sweetheart with a temper to spare. Alcide who has the hots for Sookie, and is waiting for her. Oh boy. Since I do not watch the show, I had to look up to see if Alcide had fit my image. See for yourself to the left heehee. I pictured the body, but the face a little different.

So . . . do I like the book? HELL YEAH!!! I actually do like her writing and her story lines for the last three books that I have read, and I have number 4 sitting on the TV stand waiting for me to read, but I have to give my attention to my other books while I am on vacation lol. I do recommend reading the books. For the first time falling in love with a werewolf, EVER this is a good change for me. Check them out, and give Charlaine a shout out about how good her talent is!!!

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H.P. Mallory - Fire Burn & Cauldron Bubble

          So, my dear hubster got me a tablet for me as an early "congratulations on finishing your associate's" gift, and the next day, I just started downloading like crazy. The first thing I started looking for was paranormal books that were free. I wanted to download free books on authors I have never tried because at least if I did not like the story, I did not spend money on it, and if I did, I am more than willing to pay for the next book(s). Well, the first book that I downloaded was H.P. Mallory's Fire Burn & Cauldron Bubble.

At first, I did not know what I was getting myself into. A woman by the name of Jolie Wilkins who owns a shop and works with her friend Christa in a little place called L.A. It was a normal day, when all of a sudden a ghost shows up to Jolie, she tries to acknowledge it and then the ghost disappears. Not too long after the ghost disappears, a young man with an English accent shows up by the name of Rand. Jolie and Christa taken back by his handsomeness, asked Jolie if she can help him with some "magic" as in see what is in his future. The first time, there was no luck, so he schedules more meetings, and each time there was some progress, Jolie not thinking she was able to do this, but starts realizing the more she reads into this so called future of Rand, the more she is believing. Then, finally, Rand asks her out to dinner, and starts telling her what she is capable of doing, and that he is a warlock (a male witch).

Jolie, not sure of what Rand is talking about, goes along with it. He asks her and Christa to a house where a man he worked with long ago was killed and would like to know who killed him. With the help of Rand, Jolie was able to astral project to the past and see what happened. Well, she got more than she bargained for. Not only did she see who shot him, but she was able to bring him back to life!!! I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?! Rand, also amazed by her abilities thinking, maybe I should teach her more things that she can do. This can be projecting conversations with him through the mind and change her appearance. Well, the stopped talking for a bit, and a local witch invited her to a party the witch was throwing. She shows up and meets a vampire by the name of Sinjin. He gets under Jolie's skin, but she is still turned on by this vampire. She sees Rand, and finds out that this witch wants Jolie to join her clan and be her employer (master). Well, Rand is not having any of it so he decides he will be Jolie's Master. Well, this does not go very well with the witch and they end up having a duel in the middle of the party, with Rand winning. This is not even half of the book!!!

I do not want to give more information, considering this is an awesome book and I recommend it!!! Does it make you intrigued? Anyways, with witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, fairies, witches and warlocks who are shape-shifters, lots of magic and deceiving, this book is a mixture of everything that a paranormal book lover like me wants!!! Check it out on Kindle or in paperback and give it a whirl!!!

The Harlequin by Laurell K Hamilton

     The Harlequin. Book 15 of the Anita Blake series I have to admit, really was not one of my favorites. Although, it was a very good book, but for some reason, the men in her life are becoming more and more like annoying women. "You don't spend enough time with me", "I want this . . . I want that". Stuff that usually drives a man crazy, now I know why it drives them nuts.
     Anyways, getting off track. The Harlequin is about these vampires that Marmee Noir created for her to be like "watchmen". If a clan of vampires get out of hand, the Harlequin will let them know.
     Well, on a date with Nathanial (uhm, a male stripper who has hair down to his ankles, and lavender eyes. A body to die for. S & M. Sorry, again, getting off topic), Anita receives a package in a movie theater bathroom, with a white mask. Thinking it's from Nathanial, but finding out from Jean-Claude, the Harlequin are keeping their eyes on them considering it is white, they are being observed. Stuff hits the fan, the Harlequin hits their town, and both the Harlequin and Anita's group are staying with their laws, which clashes with the others. Which is a basic lose-lose situation for the both.
     I am really trying not to give too much away, because like I have said before, there is a lot that goes on in these books. Long story short, a lot of stuff goes down, and she depends on her faithful partner Edward, who brings along not only his stepson but also a sadistic man who has a record of tearing women apart that has a specific profile. A profile that looks like Anita.
     I think I have to stop here. If I go on any further I will give stuff away and I am not that type of person.
     There are fight scenes, crazy sex, female-like companions, hot men, the list goes on for what a women can look for in her books.
    
     If you would like more information on her other books, along with her Marry Gentry books you can follow her on Twitter, like her Facebook page, and even take a look at her website and check out some of her graphic novels (that are based on the Anita Blake series).