Book Blitz: Spellbound series by Nikki Jefford

Today I'm happy to be hosting a spectacular book blitz to celebrate Nikki Jefford's upcoming novel, Enchament (Spellbound #3)!!!

Entangled (Spellbound #1)
By: Nikki Jefford
Now Available!!!

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Two months after dying, seventeen-year-old witch Graylee Perez wakes up in her twin sister Charlene’s body.

Until Gray finds a way back inside her own body, she’s stuck being Charlene every twenty-hour hours. Her sister has left precise instructions on how Gray should dress and behave. Looking like a prep isn’t half as bad as hanging out with Charlene’s snotty friends and gropey boyfriend.

The “normals” of McKinley High might be quick to write her behavior off as post-traumatic stress, but warlock Raj McKenna is the only person who suspects Gray has returned from the dead.

Now Gray has to solve the mystery of her death and resurrection and disentangle herself from Charlene’s body before she disappears for good.

Duplicity (Spellbound #2)

By: Nikki Jefford 
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If Graylee Perez thought sharing a body with her twin sister was bad, dealing with a duplicate of herself is two times worse. Gray the second doesn’t seem to get that Lee’s boyfriend, Raj McKenna, is off limits. Then there’s the problem of Adrian Montez. He expects one of the Grays to be his.

Nearly a year later, the council is onto them for past misdeeds; Lee, along with the rest of the coven, has lost control of her powers; and Gray is being stalked by what looks like the Grim Reaper. If they work together, they may stand a chance of setting things right and making it out alive.

Enchantment (Spellbound #3)

By: Nikki Jefford

Release Date: April 2013

Enchantment on Goodreads

In the third and final installment of the Spellbound series, Graylee Perez (the duplicate), goes to Spain for a summer of escape. There she meets new friends and comes face to face with her old adversary, Adrian Montez.

When Gray tries to setup a spell that will banish Adrian from her life, she inadvertently falls under a love spell instead.

Charlene returns, having hijacked a new body, for one final battle between the twins.

Here's a special teaser from Enchantment just for you!!!

 Make The Girl Love You (Enchantment, Spellbound #3)

IN THIS SCENE: 

Adrian’s grandmother returns in book three, accompanying him on his magic tour in Europe.

“This food no good.”

Adrian’s Nan glared down at the plate of paella the waiter had set before her.

They were seated at an antique marble table attached to legs made of curly cast-iron supports. It was only noon, which made Adrian and his Nan the first lunch customers of the day. The Spaniards wouldn’t be out for their mid-day meal till closer to two.

Adrian was already three bites into his dish. “There’s nothing wrong with the food, Nan.”

“Food better in Paris.”

“Spanish food is fine. You just miss the pastries.”

“What wrong with pastries?”

Adrian grinned. “Come on, you have to admit it’s good to get out of the apartment.”

Nan scowled in answer.

His Nan had barely stepped foot outside since arriving in Barcelona two weeks prior.

“Why we come to Spain?”

“I told you. I had an opportunity to perform.”

“Perform!” Nan spat on the ground then tossed up her arms. “You perform plenty in Paris. I know why we come to Spain. The girl.”

Nan missed the look of warning on Adrian’s face.

“You almost kill yourself for this girl and still I no meet.”

“I did not almost kill myself for her. It doesn’t matter, anyway. She hates me.” She probably hated him even more after last night. It was of little consequence. Adrian had not expected to see Graylee Perez again, at least not this soon. Her mother had forbidden it. He smirked at the thought. No one forbade Adrian Montez anything.

Nan huffed. “Love. Hate. Doesn’t matter. You powerful warlock. Make girl love you.”

Adrian wasn’t above manipulation or the use of magic to get what he wanted, but in this instance the mere thought of it made him physically recoil. “I am Adrian Hedrick Montez. I will have a woman’s sincere love or I won’t have it at all.”

Nan huffed again.

Adrian smiled slowly. “Besides, I already have the love of a good woman.”

Nan came the closest to a giggle as Adrian had ever heard. Her lips puckered into a brief smile and she actually took a bite of her food. But as soon as she’d swallowed, she leaned forward and asked, “When we return to Paris?”

It was like dealing with a four-year-old.

About the Author:

Nikki Jefford is a third generation Alaskan who loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt. She writes edgy teen fiction, including the Spellbound Trilogy and Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter.

Nikki married Sébastien, the love of her life, while working as a teaching assistant in France. They now reside in the not-so-tropical San Juan Islands, 70 miles northeast of Forks, Washington.

Connect with Nikki:

Author Website

Goodreads

Twitter

Facebook

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Special thanks to Nikki and Xpresso Tours for allowing me to participate in this BOOK BLITZ!

Happy Reading!!!

Waiting on Wednesday: The Rules by Stacey Kade

I only just found out about this week's pick, but it looks EPIC! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

The Rules (Project Paper Doll #1) 

By: Stacey Kade

Release Date: April 23rd/13.

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads:

1. Never trust anyone.

2. Remember they are always searching.

3. Don’t get involved.

4. Keep your head down.

5. Don’t fall in love.

Five simple rules. Ariane Tucker has followed them since the night she escaped from the genetics lab where she was created, the result of combining human and extraterrestrial DNA. Ariane’s survival—and that of her adoptive father—depends on her ability to blend in among the full-blooded humans in a small Wisconsin town, to hide in plain sight at her high school from those who seek to recover their lost (and expensive) “project.”

But when a cruel prank at school goes awry, it puts her in the path of Zane Bradshaw, the police chief’s son and someone who sees too much. Someone who really sees her. After years of trying to be invisible, Ariane finds the attention frightening—and utterly intoxicating. Suddenly, nothing is simple anymore, especially not the rules…

What titles are you waiting on this week? 

Happy Reading!!!

ARC/Indie Review: Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters

Bad Rep
by A. Meredith Walters
Release Date: December 21st/12.
Source: E-ARC from author
Bad Rep on Goodreads
Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads:

"Who gives a damn about their reputation? Oh, that would be me! Especially since mine had gone straight to hell in the span of thirty minutes".

Maysie Ardin is soaking up the summer before her junior year of college, shopping, hanging by the pool and shopping some more. But when her black belt in spending lands her in trouble with her parents, she is forced to take a second job at a local bar to dig herself out of a deep financial pit.

She thought she’d be miserable. But then Maysie didn’t count on Jordan Levitt, the hot, pierced and tattooed, drum playing bartender who also happens to be very interested in her. And the feelings are totally mutual.

It had the makings of the perfect romantic set up. Boy meets girl. Boy likes girl. Boy has girlfriend? Okay, maybe not.

But attraction is a hard thing to ignore and soon Jordan and Maysie find themselves in the middle of a gossip induced firestorm. Maysie has to learn whether she can set aside her fear of public disapproval in order to be with the one she wants. Or will she let the opinions of others dictate her life and her heart?

Connect with Meredith:
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My Thoughts:
Another great New Adult title! Definitely a Kindle-Crack read!

I've been having the best luck lately with my reading, everything is just so good! But on to BAD REP or more precisely, the sexy Jordan Levitt. How sexy is that name, right? Just rolls off the tongue. Personally, I felt as though Jordan was too good to be true and I wanted to strangle Maysie's insecurities out of her. I'm not one for facial piercings but for Jordan I'm willing to make the exception :). He's kind, smart, popular, funny, romantic as all hell and HOT!!! I think I could take a Bad Rep to be with him, haha.

My only complaint about Jordan was his reluctance to end things with Olivia, Maysie's arch rival, or is she? You'll just have to read to find out!

I was conflicted with Maysie a bit in the beginning, but after reading the first few scenes between her and Jordan, I started to enjoy reading from her perspective and was rooting for her all the way to the end, which I was sad to see come. I think a lot of us can relate to Maysie in her need to be liked. She goes through quite a lot to be with Jordan and I felt really bad about the way others treated her without knowing the full story. Although I felt like this was very realistic of most Greek Sororities and Frat houses. Walters does a great job of penning her insecurities and it was always nice to see Jordan there to save the day.

I can't finish this review without mentioning the steam factor between these two. O Lordy was there steam! So many amazing quotes from Jordan that had me sighing, he really is the best boyfriend ever!

Fans of Thoughtless and Beautiful Disaster are sure to enjoy Walter's upcoming release. This was my first read of hers, but I can promise you it won't be my last!

Please say there'll be a book #2!

Happy Reading!!!

Review & Spotlight: The Scourge by A.G. Henley

The Scourge
Now Available!!!
Source: E-Copy provided by Kismet Blog Tours
The Scourge on Goodreads
Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads:
Seventeen-year-old Groundling, Fennel, is Sightless. She's never been able to see her lush forest home, but she knows its secrets. She knows how the shadows shift when she passes under a canopy of trees. She knows how to hide in the cool, damp caves when the Scourge comes. She knows how devious and arrogant the Groundlings' tree-dwelling neighbors, the Lofties, can be.

And she's always known this day would come—the day she faces the Scourge alone.

The Sightless, like Fenn, are mysteriously protected from the Scourge, the gruesome creatures roaming the forests, reeking of festering flesh and consuming anything—and anyone—living. A Sightless Groundling must brave the Scourge and bring fresh water to the people of the forest. Today, that task becomes Fenn's.

Fenn will have a Lofty Keeper, Peree, as her companion. Everyone knows the Lofties wouldn’t hesitate to shoot an arrow through the back of an unsuspecting Groundling like Fenn, but Peree seems different. A boy with warm, rough hands who smells like summer, he is surprisingly kind and thoughtful. Although Fenn knows his people are treacherous, she finds herself wanting to trust him.

As their forest community teeters on the brink of war, Fenn and Peree must learn to work together to survive the Scourge and ensure their people’s survival. But when Fenn uncovers a secret that shatters her truths, she’s forced to decide who and what to protect—her people, her growing love for Peree, or the elusive dream of lasting peace in the forest.

About the Author:

A.G. Henley is the author of the young adult novel, THE SCOURGE. She is also a clinical psychologist, which means people either tell her their life stories on airplanes, or avoid her at parties when they’ve had too much to drink. Neither of which she minds. When she’s not writing fiction or shrinking heads, she can be found herding her children and their scruffy dog, Guapo, to various activities while trying to remember whatever she’s inevitably forgotten to tell her husband. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Learn more at www.aghenley.com

Connect with Henley:

website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads

My Thoughts:

I devoured this read! I urge everyone to go and buy an e-copy of Henley’s debut. It’s just that good!

Honestly, The Scourge reminded me a lot of The Hunger Games, in respect to the atmosphere and tone of the book. We’re given a futuristic society that’s in destitude, food and shelter are a luxury, and citizens are forced to hunt (or grow/harvest) their food, as well as collect their own water. This society is broken into two “factions” the Groundlings who dwell on the ground and the Lofties who live in the safety of the trees. Both factions have a common enemy though- The Scourge (think forest zombies).

Our heroine, Fennel, is a Groundling as well as Sightless, and so she is tasked with having to get water for both her Groundling peers as well as the Lofties, in exchange for their security. And that security comes in the form of Loftie Keeper, Peree. These two begin their daily trips to the lake amongst the ravenous Scourge, Fenn slowly making her way on the ground, while Peree takes aim from up above. This is when the fun really begins...

The journey these two take, and the discoveries they uncover, had me laughing, holding my breath and sighing all simultaneously. I actually found myself asking out loud, at one point, WHAT?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Major revelations and plot twists that had me up well into the night saying, "Just one more page" I ended up finishing this one in one reading and not going to be until 5:30am, because I just had to know how things were going to work out for Fenn and Peree and I'm so glad I did!

Fenny is an epic heroine! I loved absolutely everything about her. She's brave, loyal, kind, honest- just a strong character and role model. I had to keep reminding myself of the fact that she was blind because Henley does such a brilliant job of narrating Fenn's surrounding environment through her other, heightened, senses. I routed for Fenn the entire way through this book, she really wants what is best for everyone, and puts the needs of others before herself. She's not bitter about her Sightlessness but uses it to her advantage to help those who need it. To put it simply, she's awesome!

And then we have Peree- he's Fenn's equal counterpart in every way possible. He's brave, kind, I would imagine handsome and willing to do anything for Fenn. They're romance definitely has a Romeo and Juliet aspect to it. They know they shouldn't want each other, but they can't fight their feelings. I couldn't get enough of these two and can't wait for book #2, I need it yesterday!

Thank you so much to Henley for allowing me to join Fenn and Peree on their journey!

BUT WAIT!!! Before you go be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win an E-COPY OF THE SCOURGE! Good luck to all!

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Teaser Tuesday: Black City by Elizabeth Richards

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Should Be Reading.

This week's teaser comes from Black City by Elizabeth Richards!

Enjoy!

"Look into my eyes," he says quietly.

I obey. He holds my gaze, staring at me, into me. His black eyes sparkle like stars in the dusky light... they're so pretty... all glittery ... they're making me sleepy. Soon I'm lost in them, sinking, falling, until there is nothing left but him and me.

Black City, p. 142

Happy Reading!!!

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Mortality by Kellie Sheridan

Today, I'm so happy to be participating in the cover reveal of Kellie's upcoming debut, MORTALITY! And how awesome is this cover, right?!

(Cover design by Ravven)
Mortality

By: Kellie Sheridan

The Hitchhiker Strain series
Release date: Spring 2013
Formats: Print, ebook
Mortality on Goodreads

Synopsis: After surviving a deadly plague outbreak, sixteen-year-old Savannah thought she had lived through the very worst of human history. There was no way to know that the miracle vaccine would put everyone at risk for a fate worse than un-death. 

Now, two very different kinds of infected walk the Earth, intent on nothing but feeding and destroying what little remains of civilization. When the inoculated are bitten, infection means watching on in silent horror as self-control disappears and the idea of feasting on loved ones becomes increasingly hard to ignore. 
Starving and forced to live inside of the abandoned high school, all Savannah wants is the chance to fight back. When a strange boy arrives with a plan to set everything right, she gets her chance. Meeting Cole changes everything. Mere survival will never be enough.

Connect with Kellie:

Author website

Twitter

Goodreads

But WAIT!!! Before you go, Kellie has a ZOMBIE-TASTIC-GIVEAWAY just for you!

Prizes: A digital ARC of Mortality (any format, sent to winner when ARCs are released), a paperback of As The World Dies  by Rhiannon Frater, 2 zombie pins from Custom Curiosities (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomCuriosities?ga_search_query=zombie) and The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye v. 1

Giveaway open to: Anywhere The Book Depository ships

Run Dates: December 3^rd - December 14^th

Good luck to all!!!

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Special thanks to Kellie for allowing me to participate in this cover reveal!

Happy Reading!!!

What the Story McCoy?

What's the Story McCoy is a meme specific to Booking It With Hayley G. WTSM is inspired by The Story Siren's IN MY MAILBOX, Tynga's Reviews STACKING THE SHELVES and Fikshun's MY READING PILE!

Hey everyone! Happy December 1st! It's been a couple of week's since my last What's the Story McCoy, and since than I've read some pretty amazing books, such as Laced in Malice, Pivot Point, Everbound and Malice in Wonderland- I'll be posting reviews on most of these titles in the upcoming months- so be on the lookout!

Next on my pile to-read is THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER, THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT and CRASH

AND I got some pretty epic pretties these past two weeks...

(sorry for the poor photo- it looks like something out of the ring!)

ARC Swap with another blogger

Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi - Jan'13

Asunder by Jodi Meadows - Jan'13

For Review from Publisher

Crash by Lisa McMann - Jan'13

Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris - Apr'13

That's my story this week, huge thanks to Princess Bookie, Simon and Schuster Canada and HarperCollins Canada for making it so epic!

What's your story?

Happy Reading!!!