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Category: Monthly Hot Releases
January's New Books! (Aka my Goodreads wish list for the month)
January 1, 2017 January 2, 2017 Annelise Lestrange18 Comments
Hellooooo and welcome to our first blogging week of January =D This panda is really glad that 2016 is over and I hope everyone's lives get better in 2017!
We're gathered here today for my monthly wishlist based on Goodreads' popular book releases list and on what I have on my shelves over there =) I accept donations in case someone wants to gift me with any of those books LMAO #justkidding #ormaybenot #Ilovegifts #butwhodoesn't?
Ps: you'll notice some big authors weren't featured on this post despite having new releases on January, but that is because I wasn't impressed with their books? Sorry
JANUARY'S NEW BOOKS
*click on the book covers to be taken to their Goodreads' page!*
December's new books! (A.k.a some of the books Santa could drop under my Christmas tree)
December 2, 2016 January 2, 2017 Annelise Lestrange4 Comments
Hello, there! Nice Friday for you =) As I had warned yesterday, here it comes my selection of the best books to hit town in December – you know, all in my humble opinion, after checking Goodreads' lists, haha! This is a mix of what's coming from authors in my shelves + popular books added by the community, so here we go! I'll probably share even more titles with you on the following weeks, as my inbox keeps screaming at me, full of authors' news =)
May's new books!!
May 2, 2016 Annelise Lestrange3 Comments
Hi, there! Good morning 😀 May has started, so it is time for a list of the hottest releases around! You know, in my humble opinion. Also, this works as a giant wishlist for me, so allow me to dream. Thank you, haha!
To add any of the books to your Goodreads TBR shelves, just click on their names 🙂
Daughter of the Sun, by Zoe Kalo (Cult of the Cat #1)
Sixteen-year-old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left at the doorsteps of a convent along with a torn piece of papyrus covered with ancient symbols. Raised by nuns in the English countryside, she leads a quiet life until she's whisked away to the Island of Cats and a grandmother she never knew.
But before they can get to know each other, her grandmother dies. All that Trinity has left is a mysterious eye-shaped ring. And a thousand grieving cats. As Trinity tries to solve the enigma of the torn papyrus, she discovers a world of bloody sacrifices and evil curses, and a prophecy that points to her and her new feline abilities.
Unwilling to believe that any of the Egyptian gods could still be alive, Trinity turns to eighteen-year-old Seth and is instantly pulled into a vortex of sensations that forces her to confront her true self—and a horrifying destiny.
You can expect a review on May 4th! ❤
The Hidden Life, by Erin Noelle
I had a hidden life.
To everyone on the outside, I was Seth Andrews, an easy-going, fun-loving rowing coach, best friend to Colin Cassidy – the superstar quarterback of the New England Patriots, and infamous playboy.
To anyone looking in, my life was what others only dreamed of. I had the posh apartment, luxury car, and designer threads to prove it.
But what happens when the life you lead isn't the life your heart wants? What it needs?
How long can you live your public life when the one that really makes you happy is the hidden one?
You can expect my review for this one on May 6th! ❤
Of Brine & Blood, by B. Longino Smith (Brine Series, #1)
In 17th century England, a women's purpose is only served in a home. But Kitrina Harvey has no home and the only place she feels will keep the memory of her father alive, is at sea. However, when she inexplicably finds herself on the ship of the infamous female pirate captain, Charlotte de Berry, she may have counted her good fortune too soon.
While Kit may have found a family among the motley crew of outlaws, and perhaps even a special interest in a particular pirate named Gage, is she ready to be a pirate herself?
Kit must ask herself what she is willing to do to please the pirate captain, made even more complicated when she finds out that her life is much more entangled in Charlotte's than she originally believed.
Can she kill even when she discovers that she and Charlotte share a common enemy?
Set atop the planks of the great Athena, Of Brine & Blood is a fictionalized retailing of one of history's infamous female pirates, through the eyes of a girl coming of age among the contrasting themes of love, revenge and power. Liberally sensationalized, Of Blood and Brine, follows the twisting trail of Kitrina Harvey's life, as she recounts Captain Charlotte de Berry's own story of love, loss and murder.
The Only Option, by Megan Derr
A desperate dragon. A lonely necromancer. A marriage neither wants.
When he is summoned to the royal castle, Rochus anticipates nothing more than a particularly difficult assignment. The bothersome journey is almost made worthwhile when he is propositioned by a young, beautiful dragon, Tilo, who seems untroubled by the fact that Rochus is a necromancer.
When Rochus arrives at the castle he is ordered to marry the very same dragon he spent the night with. Though Rochus would rather sign papers and return home, he is helpless against Tilo's pleas for help, even if it means spending more time around a man he is desperately drawn to but who doesn't seem to want him.
Review coming on May 23th 😀
Prey Mate, by Bailey Bradford
Predator and prey…one reluctant mate.
Cody Sanderson wasn't looking for a life on the run, but one mistake has cost him his freedom. If he gets caught, it might cost him his life. The man he hooked up with for a night wasn't a man after all, but a beast intent on owning Cody.
But Cody isn't anyone's to keep. He will evade capture and die before he lets himself be caged by a monster. When he's finally caught, he thinks he's about to be taken to the one man he doesn't want to see ever again. Instead, he's offered protection and a solution that will keep him safe.
The only thing is, he'd have to be mated to one of the very things he feared most—a wolf shifter. Cody's not so sure the risk is worth taking.
This baby will get its review by May 10th 🙂
Rightfully His Omega, by Angelique Voisen
Werewolves mate for life.
A rare omega, Charlie has experienced and tasted Hell's finest. When Charlie was twelve, he died and saw his home burned down, his pack rendered extinct, and his fated mate, Caleb, taken. When Caleb returns ten years later, he intends to claim what he lost.
Caleb's link to Charlie is unbreakable, stronger than any marriage bond. Harder now, scarred, and a reputed killer, Caleb is the kind of dominant werewolf who doesn't understand the word no. Caleb isn't the only one who's changed. Charlie's all grown up now.
If Caleb thinks Charlie's going to bend before he breaks, he has another thing coming.
I'll also be reviewing this baby!! You can expect it by May 9th 🙂
27 Days to Midnight, by Kristine Kruppa*
Everyone in Dahlia's world knows when they're going to die. Except her.
Her father has never shown her the pocket watch counting down the days she has left to live. When he sacrifices himself to save her from her scheduled death, Dahlia abandons her comfortable home and sets off after his murderer to uncover the secrets her father died to protect…and the time research that could bring him back to life.
Then she meets Farren Reed. She should hate him. He's an enemy soldier, a cowardly deserter, and the most insufferable man Dahlia's ever met. Still, she needs all the help she can get, and Farren is the only chance she has to find the man who murdered her father. But Farren has only twenty-seven days left on his watch.
In that time, Dahlia must recover her father's time research, foil a psychotic general's plot, and learn to survive in a world that will never be the same. But the research holds secrets more dangerous than she had ever imagined. She will have to choose what is most important: revenge, Farren's life, or her own. And time is running out.
A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2)
Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court–but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms–and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future–and the future of a world cleaved in two.
With more than a million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive and action-packed series to new heights.
The Crown, by Kiera Cass (The Selection #5)*
Twenty years have passed since the events of The One, and America and Maxon's daughter is the first princess to hold a Selection of her own. Princess Eadlyn didn't think she would find a real partner among the Selection's thirty-five suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you… and now Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more difficult—and more important—than she ever expected.
The Selection series has sold more than 3 million copies and captured the hearts of fans around the world. This swoon-worthy final installment is the happily ever after they've all been waiting for.
The Hidden Oracle, by Rick Riordan (The Trials of Apollo #1)*
How do you punish an immortal?
By making him human.
After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour.
But Apollo has many enemies – gods, monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.
The May Queen Murders, by Sarah Jude
Stay on the roads. Don't enter the woods. Never go out at night.
Those are the rules in Rowan's Glen, a remote farming community in the Missouri Ozarks where Ivy Templeton's family has lived for centuries. It's an old-fashioned way of life, full of superstition and traditions, and sixteen-year-old Ivy loves it. The other kids at school may think the Glen kids are weird, but Ivy doesn't care—she has her cousin Heather as her best friend. The two girls share everything with each other—or so Ivy thinks. When Heather goes missing after a May Day celebration, Ivy discovers that both her best friend and her beloved hometown are as full of secrets as the woods that surround them.
The Paladins, by Julie Reece (The Artisans #2)
The Artisan curse is broken. Souls trapped in a mysterious otherworld called The Void are finally released. Now, Raven Weathersby, Gideon Maddox, and Cole Wynter can finally move on with their lives…or so they thought. If the ancient magic is truly dead, then why are mystical fires plaguing Gideon at every turn? What accounts for Raven's frightening visions of her dead mother? And who is the beautiful, tortured girl haunting Cole's dreams?
Last year, a group of lonely teens sacrificed secrets, battled the supernatural, and faced their own demons to set one another free. Yet six months later, the heart of evil still beats within The Void. And the trio is forced to face the horrific truth: that their only way out is to go back in.
The Paladins completes this eerie YA Southern Gothic where loyalties are tested, love is challenged, and evil seeks them on the ultimate battlegrounds—in their minds, their souls, and their hearts.
Queen of Hearts, by Colleen Oakes*
As Princess of Wonderland Palace and the future Queen of Hearts, Dinah's days are an endless monotony of tea, tarts, and a stream of vicious humiliations at the hands of her father, the King of Hearts. The only highlight of her days is visiting Wardley, her childhood best friend, the future Knave of Hearts — and the love of her life.
When an enchanting stranger arrives at the Palace, Dinah watches as everything she's ever wanted threatens to crumble. As her coronation date approaches, a series of suspicious and bloody events suggests that something sinister stirs in the whimsical halls of Wonderland. It's up to Dinah to unravel the mysteries that lurk both inside and under the Palace before she loses her own head to a clever and faceless foe.
Wishing Day, by Lauren Myracle
On the third night of the third month after a girl's thirteenth birthday, every girl in the town of Willow Hill makes three wishes.
The first wish is an impossible wish.
The second is a wish she can make come true herself.
And the third is the deepest wish of her secret heart.
Natasha is the oldest child in a family steeped in magic, though she's not sure she believes in it. She's full to bursting with wishes, however. She misses her mother, who disappeared nearly eight long years ago. She has a crush on one of the cutest boys in her class, and she thinks maybe it would be nice if her very first kiss came from him. And amid the chaos of a house full of sisters, aunts, and a father lost in grief, she aches to simply be…noticed.
So Natasha goes to the willow tree at the top of the hill on her Wishing Day, and she makes three wishes. What unfolds is beyond anything she could have imagined.
Hexbreaker, by Jordan L. Hawk (Hexworld #1)
Will a dark history doom their future together?
New York copper Tom Halloran is a man with a past. If anyone finds out he once ran with the notorious O'Connell tunnel gang, he'll spend the rest of his life doing hard time behind bars. But Tom's secret is threatened when a horrible murder on his beat seems to have been caused by the same ancient magic that killed his gang.
Cat shifter Cicero is determined to investigate the disappearance of one friend and the death of another, even though no one else believes the cases are connected. When the trail of his investigation crosses Tom's, the very bohemian Cicero instinctively recognizes the uncultured Irish patrolman as his witch. Though they're completely unsuited to one another, Cicero has no choice but to work alongside Tom…all the while fighting against the passion growing within.
Tom knows that taking Cicero as his familiar would only lead to discovery and disaster. Yet as the heat between them builds, Tom's need for the other man threatens to overcome every rational argument against becoming involved.
But when their investigation uncovers a conspiracy that threatens all of New York, Tom must make the hardest decision of his life: to live a lie and gain his heart's desire, or to confess the truth and sacrifice it all.
You can expect my review for this one for the release date! ❤
The Neverland Wars, by Audrey Greathouse
Magic can do a lot—give you flight, show you mermaids, help you taste the stars, and… solve the budget crisis? That's what the grown-ups will do with it if they ever make it to Neverland to steal its magic and bring their children home.
However, Gwen doesn't know this. She's just a sixteen-year-old girl with a place on the debate team and a powerful crush on Jay, the soon-to-be homecoming king. She doesn't know her little sister could actually run away with Peter Pan, or that she might have to chase after her to bring her home safe. Gwen will find out though—and when she does, she'll discover she's in the middle of a looming war between Neverland and reality.
She'll be out of place as a teenager in Neverland, but she won't be the only one. Peter Pan's constant treks back to the mainland have slowly aged him into adolescence as well. Soon, Gwen will have to decide whether she's going to join impish, playful Peter in his fight for eternal youth… or if she's going to scramble back to reality in time for the homecoming dance.
The Fairest Poison, by Lauren Skidmore*
Princess Bianca returns to her court to find it poisoned from the inside out. Faced with mysterious sicknesses, power disputes, and whispers of impending death, Bianca turns to an unlikely ally—a former assassin—to find the antidote that will save her kingdom. But Bianca quickly realizes that she might not even be able to save her own life in this Snow White story.
For the One, by Brenna Aubrey (Gaming the System #5)
He's got everything but game….
William Drake is an artistic genius with a photographic memory and the intensity to master practically any task. Oh, and he owns a chunk of a billion-dollar gaming company. A twenty-six year-old guy with his wealth, talent, and good looks shouldn't have problems winning over women. Except he does. To be exact—and detail-obsessed William is always exact—he's got problems with Jenna Kovac, the troubled beauty who has his heart working overtime and his tongue tied in knots.
And she can't afford to lose.
Jenna Kovac is a survivor. When war ripped her world apart, she lost her family, her homeland, and her one true love. She's made a new life for herself in the US, but she's learned that nothing is permanent, and some nights it's not even safe to dream. When a scumbag sells her future out from under her, suddenly the only man who can get it back is William Drake, geeky—but scorching-hot—social disaster. William must learn to stay cool under pressure for the all-important duel he's about to fight. Unless she can teach him to loosen up, she'll lose everything. Again.
But Jenna's got a few things to learn from this irresistibly enigmatic man. As they spend time together, they're soon exchanging long, slow kisses—and painful secrets. There's so much more to William.
Something that might be worth taking one more risk…
Kisses On A Paper Airplane, by Sarah Vance-Tompkins
Drama student Hannah Evans isn't kissing any frogs on her path to find Prince Charming. She's determined to share the perfect first kiss — with the perfect boy — in the perfect place — or she's not kissing anyone at all. When Hannah meets a cute ginger-haired boy in first class lounge in the London airport, she knows he's 'The One.'
Pop star Theo Callahan is on the road to get as far away as possible from his back-stabbing best friend, and his supermodel girlfriend who broke his heart. Until one shy smile from Hannah has him rethinking all of his travel plans.
Theo is smitten, but he's worried she's just a groupie in search of the ultimate selfie. Can Theo learn to trust Hannah in time to share one perfect first kiss, or will Hannah be forced to kiss a frog?
You can expect a review by May 18th!
Everafter, by M. Lathan (The Immortals of Westchester Prep, #1)
After years of battling leukemia, seventeen-year-old Sydney Long has made peace with her impending death. She expected pain, she expected tearful goodbyes, but she never expected to be turned into an immortal monster who can, with the slightest touch, control life and death.
Now, flowers are stirring when she walks by, she's oddly drawn to death and the dying, and she must wear gloves to keep her living parents safe.
While her family toils with this supernatural nightmare and finding a way out of it, Sydney falls for magic and an equally as enticing boy who she can't seem to stay away from.
But nothing comes without a price. When Sydney is targeted for her illegal magic, she'll learn a whole new meaning of fighting for her life.
Rose Petal Graves, by Olivia Wildenstein (The Lost Clan #1)
I thought losing my mother would be the greatest shock of my life, but the greatest shock came after her death.
Founded two centuries ago by an aloof and powerful tribe of Gottwa Indians, Rowan was a quiet town, so quiet that I fled after graduation. Staying away was the plan, but Mom died suddenly, so I rushed home.
Dad said she suffered a stroke after she dug up one of the ancient graves in our backyard, which happens to be the town cemetery. Creepy, I know. Creepier still, there was no corpse inside the old coffin, only fresh rose petals.
As we made preparations for Mom's burial, Cruz, the new medical examiner, arrived. I should have felt relieved, but how could I? He was unnervingly handsome, glowed like a human firefly, and knew absolutely nothing about examining dead bodies.
But, he did know what killed my mother…or rather who.
Circle of Jinn, by Lori Goldstein (Becoming Jinn #2)
Being Jinn is Azra's new reality. As she grants wishes under the watchful eye of the Afrit council, she remains torn between her two worlds—human and Jinn. Soon, secrets spill. Zars are broken. Humans become pawns. And rumors of an uprising become real as the Afrit's reach extends beyond the underground world of Janna.
Straddling the line becomes impossible. Aware of her unique abilities, Azra must not just face but embrace her destiny. But when the role she must play and those she must protect expand to include a circle of Jinn greater than her own, Azra will be forced to risk everything. A risk that means there's everything to lose, and at the same time, everything to gain—for herself and her entire Jinn race.
In this dramatic sequel to Becoming Jinn, Azra's story comes to a heartfelt and thrilling conclusion.
The Crown's Game, by Evelyn Skye
Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters—the only two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the Tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.
And so he initiates the Crown's Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the Tsar's most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.
Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchanter—even when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?
For Nikolai, an orphan, the Crown's Game is the chance of a lifetime. But his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned with—beautiful, whip smart, imaginative—and he can't stop thinking about her.
And when Pasha, Nikolai's best friend and heir to the throne, also starts to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl they both love… or be killed himself.
As long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear… the Crown's Game is not one to lose.
Withering Rose, by Kaitlyn Davis (Once Upon a Curse #2)
What if Beauty was cursed, and the Beast was the only one who could save her? Don't miss WITHERING ROSE, a dystopian romance from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Beauty & The Beast. This is the second book in Once Upon A Curse, a series of interconnected stand-alone novels all set in the same fantasy universe.
"As the heat finally disappeared, I felt the bloom blossom in the very core of my soul, a rose just like my name–a ticking clock hidden behind a façade of beauty. From that moment on, my life would become a countdown, and all I could do was wait and watch as the petals of time slowly started to fall."
Omorose Bouchene has a secret–magic. There's only one problem. At the age of seven, an earthquake struck, catapulting her into a new world. A land made of skyscrapers and cell phones. Fast cars and fluorescent lights. A land where magic isn't supposed to exist and anyone who wields it is the enemy.
But after ten years of hiding, she's desperate to find a place where she can be free. Because all magic comes with a curse, and her curse is time–every ounce of power she uses strips days off of her life. The clock is winding down, and the only option left is to escape to the realm of the Beast. But the king of monsters isn't what he seems. And the more Omorose opens her heart, the more she comes to realize that the only person she may need to fear is herself.
Wasted Words, by Staci Hart*
Some universal truths refuse to be ignored.
Peanut butter and jelly are a match made in heaven. Spaghetti and meatballs are best friends forever. And guys like Tyler Knight don't go for girls like Cam Emerson.
She knew from the second she met him that he didn't belong on her bookshelf, the six-foot-six ex-tight end with a face so all-American, it could have sold apple pie. So she shelved him next to the supermodels and rock stars and took her place on her own shelf — the one with the flannel-clad, pasty-faced comic book nerds. Most of her boyfriends have existed between the pages of books, but rather than worrying over her own lacking love life, she puts all her energy into playing Cupid, using her job at the book bar, Wasted Words, as her stomping ground.
Tyler Knight always looks on the bright side. His career-ending injury turned into a job as a sports agent. A horrible breakup led him to Cam, his quirky, smart roommate who is far more beautiful than she realizes. She's made it perfectly clear she's not interested in him — not like that at least — but if she ever changes her mind, he won't hesitate. Because he doesn't see the lines she's drawn between them, as much as she insists that they're there. Deep down he knows that despite their differences, they're a match well made.
*A romantic comedy inspired by Jane Austen's Emma*
Mr. and Mr. Smith, by HelenKay Dimon
Secrets and seduction make for an explosive combination in HelenKay Dimon's edgy, thrilling new series, which kicks off with a novel about two men who can handle any threat—except the one posed by desire.
Fisher Braun knows how to keep a secret. As a covert paramilitary operative, his job—and his life—depends on it. He's at the top of his game, ready for action and always in control. No enemy has ever brought him to his knees, but one lover has: Zachary Allen, the man currently sharing his bed. The perfect package of brains and brawn, Zach is someone worth coming home to, and Fisher hates keeping him in the dark about what he does. But the lies keep Zach safe. Until the day Fisher loses everything. . . .
Zachary Allen is no innocent civilian. Although he plays the tech geek, in reality he's deep undercover for the CIA. In a horrible twist of fate, the criminal enterprise he's infiltrated has set its sights on the man whose touch drives him wild. Zach would do anything for Fisher—except blow his own cover. Now, in order to save him, Zach must betray him first. And he needs Fisher to trust him with all his heart if they want to make it out alive.
Mirror Image, by Michele Pariza Wacek
Which would be worse, knowing that your dead sister has come back to life and is now a serial killer or that someone else is the killer….and that person is you?
Six months after Linda's sister Elizabeth killed herself, Linda has finally gotten her life back to some semblance of normalcy. Until a killer appears who is stalking men … a killer who resembles Elizabeth … a killer who seems somehow familiar to Linda.
And, to make matters worse, Steve, her old high school crush and now a detective, is assigned to this case. He's asking Linda all sorts of questions, questions Linda couldn't possibly have an answer to.
There's no reason for him to be investigating Linda. She couldn't possibly have anything to do with this.
Could she?
Veiled Threat, by Helen Harper (Highland Magic #3)*
Integrity Taylor has regained possession of her ancestral lands – and inherited a whole host of new problems. The spectre of what really happened to her parents is casting a shadow over everything while Fomori demons are being sighted up and down the Highlands. It doesn't help that Aifric Moncrieffe still seems determined to see her dead and emerald eyed Byron remains stubbornly blind to his father's true nature.
Integrity is determined to stay in control of her own destiny, however, even if it means confronting the darkness across the Veil yet again. And at least she's still got a sense of humour…
Duke of Sin, by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #10)
A MAN OF SIN
Devastatingly handsome. Vain. Unscrupulous. Valentine Napier, the Duke of Montgomery, is the man London whispers about in boudoirs and back alleys. A notorious rake and blackmailer, Montgomery has returned from exile, intent on seeking revenge on those who have wronged him. But what he finds in his own bedroom may lay waste to all his plans.
A WOMAN OF HONOR
Born a bastard, housekeeper Bridget Crumb is clever, bold, and fiercely loyal. When her aristocratic mother becomes the target of extortion, Bridget joins the Duke of Montgomery's household to search for the incriminating evidence-and uncovers something far more dangerous.
A SECRET THAT THREATENS TO DESTROY THEM BOTH
Astonished by the deceptively prim-and surprisingly witty-domestic spy in his chambers, Montgomery is intrigued. And try as she might, Bridget can't resist the slyly charming duke. Now as the two begin their treacherous game of cat and mouse, they soon realize that they both have secrets-and neither may be as nefarious-or as innocent-as they appear . . .
Ella's Twisted Senior Year, by Amy Sparling*
Having spent most of her senior year flying under the radar, the last thing Ella Lockhart expected was to have a tornado rip straight through her house, leaving her homeless. It's bad enough that the whole school now pities her, but did her parents have to let the neighbors take them in?
Now she's sharing a house with Ethan Poe, her former best friend-turned-enemy. All those feelings she used to have for him are starting to rain down on her again. Too bad he's a jerk and his new girlfriend has territorial issues. Thanks to Mother Nature, Ella's house and her entire life have been turned upside down.
Ethan isn't quite sure why Ella hates him so much, but he does know she wants nothing to do with him. He's never quite gotten over the crush he had on her as a kid, and now that she's living across the hall, it's hard to stay away. His girlfriend isn't helping the situation and when she shows her true colors, he doesn't want to date her anymore. He wants to date someone like Ella. Too bad she hates him.
In the Shadow of the Dragon King, by J. Keller Ford (The Chronicles of Fallhollow #1)
Seventeen-year-old, Eric, is a kick-butt squire to the most revered knight in Fallhollow. Well he would be if Sir Trogsdill allowed him to do anything even remotely awesome. Determined to prove his worth, Eric sets out to find the mythical paladin summoned to protect the realm from the evil lurking nearby.
Sixteen-year-old, David, spends his days collecting school honors, winning archery tournaments, and trying not to fall in love with his scrappy best friend, Charlotte.
Right when things start to get interesting, he is whisked away to the magical realm of Fallhollow where everyone thinks he's some sort of paladin destined to fulfill a two-hundred-year-old prophecy. He's supposed to help kill a dragon with some sort of magic key. The same key that happens to adorn the neck of an annoying squire who's too wrapped up in proving himself to be much help to anyone.
With egos as big as the dragon they need to destroy, Eric and David must get over themselves, or watch everything they know and love, burn.
Marrying Winterborne, by Lisa Kleypas (The Ravenels #2)
A ruthless tycoon
Savage ambition has brought common-born Rhys Winterborne vast wealth and success. In business and beyond, Rhys gets exactly what he wants. And from the moment he meets the shy, aristocratic Lady Helen Ravenel, he is determined to possess her. If he must take her virtue to ensure she marries him, so much the better…
A sheltered beauty
Helen has had little contact with the glittering, cynical world of London society. Yet Rhys's determined seduction awakens an intense mutual passion. Helen's gentle upbringing belies a stubborn conviction that only she can tame her unruly husband. As Rhys's enemies conspire against them, Helen must trust him with her darkest secret. The risks are unthinkable…the reward, a lifetime of incomparable bliss. And it all begins with…
Marrying Mr. Winterborne.
The Sleeping Prince, by Melinda Salisbury (The Sin Eater's Daughter #2)
Ever since her brother Lief disappeared, Errin's life has gone from bad to worse. Not only must she care for her sick mother, she has to scrape together rent money by selling illegal herbal cures. But none of that compares to the threat of the vengeful Sleeping Prince whom the Queen just awoke from his enchanted sleep.
When her village is evacuated as part of the war against the Sleeping Prince, Errin is left desperate and homeless. The only person she can turn to is the mysterious Silas, a young man who buys deadly poisons from Errin, but won't reveal why he needs them. Silas promises to help her, but when he vanishes, Errin must journey across a kingdom on the brink of war to seek another way to save her mother and herself. But what she finds shatters everything she believed about her world, and with the Sleeping Prince drawing nearer, Errin must make a heartbreaking choice that could affect the whole kingdom.
Another blessfully busy month for us readers and book collectors 🙂 I'm thankful for all the books that I received to review – all the ones with scheduled review days, because I'm that much of an organizer freak – but I still want more.
And who doesn't right? 😉
Thanks for reading! Are you expecting any book this month like crazy??
April's New Books!
April 3, 2016 April 4, 2016 Annelise Lestrange2 Comments
Hi, there! Sorry for the late post, but life has been impossible, ugh! Here we have my monthly wish list with all the hottest releases on my humble opinion, haha! Books marked with a star are the ones I'm dying to buy!
Beneath the Surface, by M.A. Church
A whole different world exists beneath the surface.
The last thing Nisha expects while patrolling his territory is to find his mate, but his instincts tell him the handsome human diving into the surf is the one meant for him. Two bites and Kannon will be joined to him forever. But when Kannon's father disrupts the mating process, Nisha releases his claim, hoping beyond hope his mate will one day return.
While free diving with his father, Kannon is bitten by a seductive merman. Although he swore to never go near the ocean again, the pull to return to the water and his mystery man remains strong. Finally, after fifteen years away, an impromptu wedding brings Kannon back to the Seychelles, and his destiny.
Kannon only plans to stay on the island for a week, but this time Nisha won't let his mate go without a fight. Merfolk and human culture collide as the embers of Nisha and Kannon's mate bond ignite, and Nisha must complete the mating before it's too late.
You can expect a review for this baby ❤
Captive Creature, by Angelique Voisen
I thought I had nothing left to lose.
Betrayed and abandoned by those I love, and captured by the enemy, I learned death is a privilege, not a right. Nursing my vengeance and honing my hate is all I can do. Then he appears, turning my black and white world upside down.
Scar Greyback is Alpha to the largest werewolf clan in the region. Scar's dominance frightens me, excites me. One touch and I know I'm his. His to possess and control, maybe even to love, but I can't yield. I've been bred and trained all my life as a soldier to hunt his kind. Accepting his mating call will doom us both, but once I start on this road to hell, I can't stop.
Prescient, from Derek Murphy
Talked more about it here 🙂 And you also can expect a review for this baby!
The Copper, from Bonnie Dee
REVIEW HERE! ❤
The 13th Hex, from Jordan L. Hawk (Hexworld #0.5)*
Already talked about it here 🙂
Edge, a YA/NA Paranormal Collection
Talked more about it here 😀
Fear My Mortality, by Everly Frost (Mortal Eternity #1)
In a world where people are invulnerable to illness and death, with lives spanning hundreds of years, a sixteen-year-old becomes witness to the impossible – her brother's failure to regenerate after death after which she suspects that she too may be mortal.
Forest of Ruin, by Kelley Armstrong (Age of Legends #3)
The empire rests on the edge of a knife, and sisters Ashyn and Moria are the handle and the blade. Desperate to outmaneuver the evil Alvar Kitsune, whose hold on the people grows stronger every day, Emperor Tatsu begs Moria to put aside past grievances and ally with Gavril—at least long enough to make an attempt on Alvar's life. Meanwhile, reunited with her long-lost grandfather, Ashyn discovers that she is the key to a ritual that could reawaken an ancient dragon and turn the tide of the coming battle in their favor.
But with lies and betrayal lurking around every corner, Ashyn and Moria will have to decide once and for all where their allegiances are. And it may not be where their hearts would lead them….
In this breathtaking final book in her epic trilogy the Age of Legends, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong blends fantasy, action, and romance to give readers the unforgettable ending they've been waiting for.
The Glittering Court, by Richelle Mead (The Glittering Court #1)*
For a select group of girls, the Glittering Court offers a shot at a life they've only ever dreamed of, one of luxury, glamour, and leisure. To high-born Adelaide, whose wealthy family is forcing her into a loveless marriage, the Glittering Court represents something else: the chance to chart her own destiny, and adventure in an unspoiled, prosperous new land across the sea.
After a chance meeting with the dazzling Cedric Thorn, Adelaide poses as a servant to join the crop of impoverished girls he promises to transform into proper ladies. But her familiarity with upper class life comes with a price: she must hide her identity from her new friends, mysterious refugee Mira and fiery former laundress Tamsin, and most importantly, from Cedric himself—even though she's falling in love with him.
Everything begins to crumble when Cedric discovers Adelaide's ruse, and she catches the eye of a powerful young governor, who wants her for a wife. She didn't leave the gilded cage of her old life behind just to become someone else's property. But nothing is as daunting—or as wonderful—as the potent, forbidden attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. One that, if acted on, would make them both outcasts in a wild, dangerous, uncharted world, and possibly lead them to their deaths.
Life in the Lucky Zone, by Patricia B. Tighe
Love Me Never, by Sara Wolf (Lovely Vicious Series #1)
Talked about it here and you can expect a review for it too!
Nightstruck, by Jenna Black
The night is the enemy, and the city of Philadelphia is its deadliest weapon.
Becket is an ordinary teenage girl, wrestling with the upheaval of her parents' divorce. Her biggest problems to date have been choosing which colleges to apply to, living up to her parents' ambitious expectations of her, and fighting her secret crush on her best friend's boyfriend. That all changes the night she tries to save an innocent life and everything goes horribly wrong.
Becket has been tricked into opening a door between worlds. As dark magic trickles into Philadelphia, strange creatures roam the streets and inanimate objects come to life, all of them bloodthirsty and terrifying. The city returns to normal when the sun rises each morning. The moment the sun sets, most citizens shut themselves in their houses and stay there no matter what they hear.
The magic is openly hostile to most mortals, but there are some it seems to covet, trying to lure them out into the night. While Becket struggles to protect her friends and family from predatory creatures of the night, she is constantly tempted to shrug off her responsibilities and join them.
Once Upon a Dream, by Liz Braswell (Twisted Tales #2)*
What if the sleeping beauty never woke up? Once Upon a Dream marks the second book in a new YA line that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways.
It should be simple–a dragon defeated, a slumbering maiden, a prince poised to wake her. But when said prince falls asleep as soon as his lips meet the princess's, it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over.
With a desperate fairy's last curse infiltrating her mind, Princess Aurora will have to navigate a dangerous and magical landscape deep in the depths of her dreams. Soon she stumbles upon Phillip, a charming prince eager to join her quest. But with Maleficent's agents following her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are, and moreover, who she truly is. Time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up?
The Requiem Red, by Brynn Chapman
Life for patient 29 is full of medicated day dreams of a life outside the walls of Soothing Hills Asylum. But fantasies are not all that consume her. A monster roams the halls of the sanitarium she reluctantly calls home and three girls have been found dead. The dead girls share one common thread . . . each was 29's cell mate. As the investigation gets under way, she retreats into her mind, listening to the voices that call to her. She is endowed with the cursed gift of perception. Through it, she hears messages carried upon the notes of music, discerns words hidden among the strokes of paintings, and minds pleadings for help from the corn field outside. Could the key to the murders lie within 29's broken mind? Mason, an orderly, does not see 29 as a lunatic and as his belief in her grows so does her self-confidence. The possibility of one day leaving the asylum seems less and less like a fantasy. But the monster has other plans for her. Leaving will not be so easy, at least not while she is alive.
You can expect my review for this one tomorrow ❤ Thanks again to the publisher for the arc copy!
Want Ad Wedding, by Cheryl St.John
Second Chance Bride
When Daniel Gardner convinced the residents of his Kansas boomtown to advertise for mail-order brides, he never expected the woman he once loved to respond. But Leah Swann steps off the bride train…pregnant and widowed and in need of a husband. Drawn to protect his fragile childhood friend, Daniel proposes a marriage of convenience.
Seeing her onetime best friend waiting to meet the bride train is a wonderful shock for Leah. After her first rocky marriage, a practical partnership with Daniel sounds perfect—as long as her heart doesn't get involved. But when she starts to fall for her husband, will her plans of a fresh start be ruined…or is a real marriage to Daniel exactly what she needs?
Cowboy Creek: Bringing mail-order brides, and new beginnings, to a Kansas boomtown.
The Wedding Date, by Kelly Eadon
A little fake relationship never hurt anyone. . .
Kate Massie has big dreams-they just haven't worked out. Yet. In the meantime, she spends her days clerking for a judge and her nights fantasizing about her tall, dark, and sexy gym crush. So when she runs into him one night, she's shocked to realize he was her shy, nerdy junior-prom date. But that isn't where the surprises end . . .
James Abell needs a date to his sister's wedding. So when Kate agrees, he's relieved . . . until one little lie turns their wedding date into a full-blown fake relationship. Only it doesn't feel fake-not the toe-curling kisses and definitely not the electricity. Neither of them is looking for something real . . . but they just might fall for their own little white lie.
You can also expect a review for this one ❤
A Murder in Time, by Julie McElwain
Beautiful and brilliant, Kendra Donovan is a rising star at the FBI. Yet her path to professional success hits a speed bump during a disastrous raid where half her team is murdered, a mole in the FBI is uncovered and she herself is severely wounded. As soon as she recovers, she goes rogue and travels to England to assassinate the man responsible for the deaths of her teammates.
While fleeing from an unexpected assassin herself, Kendra escapes into a stairwell that promises sanctuary but when she stumbles out again, she is in the same place – Aldrich Castle – but in a different time: 1815, to be exact.
Mistaken for a lady's maid hired to help with weekend guests, Kendra is forced to quickly adapt to the time period until she can figure out how she got there; and, more importantly, how to get back home. However, after the body of a young girl is found on the extensive grounds of the county estate, she starts to feel there's some purpose to her bizarre circumstances. Stripped of her twenty-first century tools, Kendra must use her wits alone in order to unmask a cunning madman.
A Shard of Ice, by Alivia Anders (The Black Symphony Saga #1)*
THEIR SOULS, REAWAKENED.
When 13-year-old Lilix Morgan is found alive and floating on a bed of ice at sea, everyone counts it a miracle. Kidnapped nearly four weeks earlier, she remembers nothing of her mysterious abduction. When she tries to remember what happened, she hears only a melody – a faint and delicate set of notes, strung together in a tune she doesn't understand.
THEIR POWER, UNMATCHED.
A year later and desperate to put the lingering nightmares of her past behind her, Lilix crosses the country to enroll at Baelmorte Academy, aiming to become the violinist she once dreamt of. Things seem to be finally going well, and Lilix settles into a routine of sheet music and inspiration among new friends.
Then the dreams start.
The melody and night terrors she thought she'd left behind return with a vengeance, threatening to ruin her fragile version of normalcy. Then an unlikely ally tells her that she isn't alone. That there are others just like her, fighting to hide their own shocking truths from coming to light. That they know who she is, and what she's been through. Now, accompanied by four other girls, Lilix discovers her nightmares are larger than a single trauma; they're a window to a hidden part of her soul, a place of immense power with a destiny that cannot be ignored.
THEIR BATTLE IS ONLY BEGINNING.
With this knowledge comes a new and frightening reality. For Lilix has been reawakened to stop an age-old enemy, one thought to have been destroyed centuries ago. Trapped by her destiny, Lilix is torn between what feels right and what she remembers. Her memories tell her of a star-crossed love waiting to be reunited, of friendships and trust broken in the past. But can she save that love when reality brings her an enemy, and an evil that will be the undoing of them all if they don't destroy it?
Broken Down, by Amanda K. Byrne (Hidden Scars #2)
The one thing he could do for her was let her go. Until he couldn't.
When Thieves' guitarist Shane Jones lost his close friend to a freak accident, Krista Conner helped him through the worst of his grief. He kept their late-night trysts a secret to protect her from the tabloids, and when she broke up with him, he let her go.
But he never got over her.
Months later, his world is rocked again by the death of his brother mere weeks before the biggest Thieves album yet. Grieving and desperate for peace, he tracks Krista down, craving the salvation he found in her sweet spirit. Only this time, he's determined not to leave.
Krista left Shane because her life was a mess. She's rebuilt it, piece by challenging piece, making some hard decisions along the way. She's settled into a new city and a new life, and for the first time in a long time, she's content and happy. Then Shane turns up, promising to stay, promising to care. Promising everything.
Shane's the one she wants, but the toughest choice she made could drive him away for good.
Review? YES!
Dreamology, by Lucy Keating*
For as long as Alice can remember, she has dreamed of Max. Together they have traveled the world and fallen deliriously, hopelessly in love. Max is the boy of her dreams—and only her dreams. Because he doesn't exist.
But when Alice walks into class on her first day at a new school, there he is. It turns out, though, that Real Max is nothing like Dream Max, and getting to know each other in reality isn't as perfect as Alice always hoped.
When their dreams start to bleed dangerously into their waking hours, the pair realize that they might have to put an end to a lifetime of dreaming about each other. But when you fall in love in your dreams, can reality ever be enough?
Nobody's Lady by Amy McNulty (Never Veil #2)
For the first time in a thousand years, the men in Noll's village possess the freedom to love whom they will. In order to give each man the chance to fully explore his feelings, the lord of the village decrees all marriages null and void until both spouses declare their love for one another and their desire to wed again. What many women think will be a simple matter becomes a source of village-wide tension as most men decide to leave their families and responsibilities behind.
Rejected by the lord and ashamed of her part in the village's history, Noll withdraws from her family and lives life as an independent woodcarver. This changes when her sister accuses her of hiding her former husband Jurij from her—and when Jurij eventually does ask to move in. Determined not to make the same mistakes, Noll decides to support her male friends through their new emotional experiences, but she's soon caught up in a darker plot than she ever dared imagine possible from the men she thought she knew so well. And the lord for whom she still has feelings may be hiding the most frightening truth of them all.
This book and the first volume of the series are also going to win their own reviews!!
Shadow Magic, by Joshua Khan
Thorn, an outlaw's son, wasn't supposed to be a slave. He's been sold to Tyburn, an executioner, and they're headed to Castle Gloom in Gehenna, the land of undead, where Thorn will probably be fed to a vampire.
Lilith Shadow wasn't supposed to be ruler of Gehenna. But following the murder of her family, young Lily became the last surviving member of House Shadow, a long line of dark sorcerers. Her country is surrounded by enemies and the only way she can save it is by embracing her heritage and practicing the magic of the undead. But how can she when, as a girl, magic is forbidden to her?
Just when it looks like Lily will have to leave her home forever, Thorn arrives at Castle Gloom. A sudden death brings them together, inspires them to break the rules, and leads them to soar to new heights in this fantasy with all the sparkle and luster of a starry night sky.
The Way Home, by Linda Oaks (The Chasing Series #3)
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Talked more about it here and you can expect my review of it this month ❤
Enchanted: The Fairy Revels Collection
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The Darkest Corners, by Kara Thomas*
The Darkest Corners is a psychological thriller about the lies little girls tell, and the deadly truths those lies become.
There are ghosts around every corner in Fayette, Pennsylvania. Tessa left when she was nine and has been trying ever since not to think about it after what happened there that last summer. Memories of things so dark will burn themselves into your mind if you let them.
Callie never left. She moved to another house, so she doesn't have to walk those same halls, but then Callie always was the stronger one. She can handle staring into the faces of her demons—and if she parties hard enough, maybe one day they'll disappear for good.
Tessa and Callie have never talked about what they saw that night. After the trial, Callie drifted and Tessa moved, and childhood friends just have a way of losing touch.
But ever since she left, Tessa has had questions. Things have never quite added up. And now she has to go back to Fayette—to Wyatt Stokes, sitting on death row; to Lori Cawley, Callie's dead cousin; and to the one other person who may be hiding the truth.
Only the closer Tessa gets to the truth, the closer she gets to a killer—and this time, it won't be so easy to run away.
Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice, by Curtis Sittenfeld (The Austen Project #4)
This version of the Bennet family—and Mr. Darcy—is one that you have and haven't met before: Liz is a magazine writer in her late thirties who, like her yoga instructor older sister, Jane, lives in New York City. When their father has a health scare, they return to their childhood home in Cincinnati to help—and discover that the sprawling Tudor they grew up in is crumbling and the family is in disarray.
Youngest sisters Kitty and Lydia are too busy with their CrossFit workouts and Paleo diets to get jobs. Mary, the middle sister, is earning her third online master's degree and barely leaves her room, except for those mysterious Tuesday-night outings she won't discuss. And Mrs. Bennet has one thing on her mind: how to marry off her daughters, especially as Jane's fortieth birthday fast approaches.
Enter Chip Bingley, a handsome new-in-town doctor who recently appeared on the juggernaut reality TV dating show Eligible. At a Fourth of July barbecue, Chip takes an immediate interest in Jane, but Chip's friend neurosurgeon Fitzwilliam Darcy reveals himself to Liz to be much less charming…
And yet, first impressions can be deceiving.
Wonderfully tender and hilariously funny, ELIGIBLE both honors and updates Austen's beloved tale. Tackling gender, class, courtship, and family, Sittenfeld reaffirms herself as one of the most dazzling authors writing today.
Emerge, by Tobie Easton (Mer Chronicles #1)
Lia Nautilus may be a Mermaid but she's never lived in the ocean. War has ravaged the seven seas ever since the infamous Little Mermaid unleashed a curse that stripped Mer of their immortality. Lia has grown up in a secret community of land-dwelling Mer hidden among Malibu's seaside mansions. Her biggest problems are surviving P.E. and keeping her feelings for Clay Ericson in check. Sure, he's gorgeous in that cocky, leather jacket sort of way and makes her feel like there's a school of fish swimming in her stomach, but getting involved with a human could put Lia's entire community at risk.
So it's for the best that he's dating that new girl, right? That is, until Lia finds out she isn't the only one at school keeping a potentially deadly secret. And this new girl? Her eyes are dead set on Clay, who doesn't realize the danger he's in. If Lia hopes to save him, she'll have to get closer to Clay. Lia's parents would totally flip if they found out she was falling for a human boy, but the more time she spends with him, the harder it is for her to deny her feelings. After making a horrible mistake, Lia will risk everything to stop Clay from falling in love with the wrong girl.
You can expect my review on the release day, guys! ❤ I was lucky enough to receive and ARC of this beauty!! Thanks so much to the publisher again ❤
Love, Lies and Spies, by Cindy Anstey*
Juliana Telford is not your average nineteenth-century young lady. She's much more interested in researching ladybugs than marriage, fashionable dresses, or dances. So when her father sends her to London for a season, she's determined not to form any attachments. Instead, she plans to secretly publish their research.
Spencer Northam is not the average young gentleman of leisure he appears. He is actually a spy for the War Office, and is more focused on acing his first mission than meeting eligible ladies. Fortunately, Juliana feels the same, and they agree to pretend to fall for each other. Spencer can finally focus, until he is tasked with observing Juliana's traveling companions . . . and Juliana herself.
I have to say that I was devastated that I wasn't selected to participate on the blog tour for this book, but oh well. We can't have it all.
No Love Allowed, by Kate Evangelista*
It's all fun and parties until someone falls in love in this modern fairy tale from author Kate Evangelista.
Caleb desperately needs a fake girlfriend. Either he attends a series of parties for his father's law firm with a pretty girl on his arm, or he gets shipped off to Yale to start a future he's not ready for and isn't sure he wants. And sadly, the last unattached girl in his social circle has just made the grievous mistake of falling in love with him. Fortunately, Didi, recently fired waitress and aspiring painter, is open to new experiences. As the summer ticks by in a whirl of lavish parties, there's only one rule: They must not fall in love!
Another book tour that I wasn't included in… My heart is broken, haha!
'Til Death Do Us Part, by Amanda Quick
Calista Langley operates an exclusive "introduction" agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now, a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning—a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.
Desperate for help and fearing that the police will be of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular crime novels. Believing that Calista may be taking advantage of his lonely sister, who has become one of her clients, Trent doesn't trust her. Scarred by his past, he's learned to keep his emotions at bay, even as an instant attraction threatens his resolve.
But as Trent and Calista comb through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista's own secret past—and that only her death will satisfy the stalker…
Perilous Love, by J.A. Essen
Talked more about it here 🙂
Aria's Dream, by Anna Adams (The Aria Series #2)
Paper Dolls, by Hannah Peach
Talked about it here 🙂
Demigods and Monsters, by Raye Wager (Sphinx #2)
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Talked more about it here!
Painting Sky, by Rita Branches
Talked more about it here and you can expect a review for this one too!! ❤
Down With the Shine, by Kate Karyus Quinn
There's a reason they say "be careful what you wish for." Just ask the girl who wished to be thinner and ended up smaller than Thumbelina, or the boy who asked for "balls of steel" and got them-literally. And never wish for your party to go on forever. Not unless you want your guests to be struck down by debilitating pain if they try to leave.
These are things Lennie only learns when it's too late-after she brings some of her uncles' moonshine to a party and toasts to dozens of wishes, including a big wish of her own: to bring back her best friend, Dylan, who was abducted and murdered six months ago.
Lennie didn't mean to cause so much chaos. She always thought her uncles' moonshine toast was just a tradition. And when they talked about carrying on their "important family legacy," she thought they meant good old-fashioned bootlegging.
As it turns out, they meant granting wishes. And Lennie has just granted more in one night than her uncles would grant in a year.
Now she has to find a way to undo the damage. But once granted, a wish can't be unmade…
The Earl Takes All, by Lorraine Heath (The Hellions of Havisham #2)
One summer night, Edward Alcott gives in to temptation and kisses Lady Julia Kenney in a dark garden. However, the passion she stirs within him is best left in the shadows as she weds his twin, the Earl of Greyling. But when tragedy strikes, to honor the vow he makes to his dying brother, Edward must pretend to be Greyling until the countess delivers her babe.
After her husband returns from a two-month sojourn, Julia finds him changed. Bolder, more daring, and more wicked—even if he does limit their encounters to kisses. With each passing day, she falls more deeply in love.
For Edward the embers of desire sparked on that long-ago night are quickly rekindled. He yearns to be her husband in truth. But if she discovers his ruse, she will despise him—and English law prevents him from marrying his brother's widow. Yet he must dare to risk everything and reveal his secrets if he is to truly take all.
How to Manage a Marquess, by Sally MacKenzie (Spinster House #2)
The Raven King, by Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle #4)
The fourth and final installment in the spellbinding series from the irrepressible, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater.
All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love's death. She doesn't believe in true love and never thought this would be a problem, but as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.
Water's Wrath, by Elise Kova (Air Awakens #4)
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That's such a big list, right? Haha! April will be another bankrupting month for us readers, OMG! Are you pinning for any special releases this month?
March New Books!
March 2, 2016 Annelise Lestrange2 Comments
Hello, you! This is that time of the month when I do my humble selection of what's going to be hot on the bookstores 😀 For March, we have 21 books that I really need to keep breathing. Don't worry, dad, I know it's not gonna happen, but I have to make my show, haha!
This post is huge, so let's just get started!
I Kissed a Rogue (Covent Garden Cubs #3), by Shana Galen
Once she spurned the man…
When the Duke of Lennox hires Sir Brook Derring, England's best investigator, to find his daughter, Brook intends only to rescue the lady and return to his solitary life. He deals with London's roughest criminals every day of the week; surely he should be able to endure seeing his first love again—the perfect girl who broke his heart…
Now her life depends on him
Lady Lillian-Anne Lennox has always done her best to live up to her father's standards of perfection—at the cost of following her heart. When she's kidnapped and her perfect life is shattered, Lila has another chance. Together, Lila and Brook navigate not only the dark and deadly side of London, but the chasm of pride and prejudice that divides them.
Yes, we will continue to have historical romances on my monthly lists ❤
The Madwoman Upstairs, by Catherine Lowell*
Samantha Whipple is used to stirring up speculation wherever she goes. As the last remaining descendant of the Brontë family, she's rumored to have inherited a vital, mysterious portion of the Brontë's literary estate; diaries, paintings, letters, and early novel drafts; a hidden fortune that's never been shown outside of the family.
But Samantha has never seen this rumored estate, and as far as she knows, it doesn't exist. She has no interest in acknowledging what the rest of the world has come to find so irresistible; namely, the sudden and untimely death of her eccentric father, or the cryptic estate he has bequeathed to her.
But everything changes when Samantha enrolls at Oxford University and bits and pieces of her past start mysteriously arriving at her doorstep, beginning with an old novel annotated in her father's handwriting. As more and more bizarre clues arrive, Samantha soon realizes that her father has left her an elaborate scavenger hunt using the world's greatest literature. With the aid of a handsome and elusive Oxford professor, Samantha must plunge into a vast literary mystery and an untold family legacy, one that can only be solved by decoding the clues hidden within the Brontë's own writing.
I love a good romance involving a smart teacher lol
Seven Black Diamonds, by Melissa Marr*
Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal—she's half human, half fae, and since the time before she was born, a war has been raging between humans and faeries. The Queen of Blood and Rage, ruler of the fae courts, wants to avenge the tragic death of her heir due to the actions of reckless humans.
Lily's father has always shielded her, but when she's sent to the prestigious St. Columba's school, she's delivered straight into the arms of a fae sleeper cell—the Black Diamonds. The Diamonds are planted in the human world as the sons and daughters of the most influential families and tasked with destroying it from within. Against her will, Lilywhite's been chosen to join them…and even the romantic attention of the fae rock singer Creed Morrison isn't enough to keep Lily from wanting to run back to the familiar world she knows.
I'm pinning to read any book from Melissa Marr since Wicked Lovely and Carnival of Souls, so this one had to enter my monthly list as well /o/
Kindred Spirits, by Rainbow Rowell*
If you broke Elena's heart, Star Wars would spill out. So when she decides to queue outside her local cinema to see the new movie, she's expecting a celebration with crowds of people who love Han, Luke and Leia just as much as she does. What she's not expecting is to be last in a line of only three people; to have to pee into a collectible Star Wars soda cup behind a dumpster or to meet that unlikely someone who just might truly understand the way she feels. Kindred Spirits is an engaging short story (…) specially produced for World Book Day.
I'm bewitched since Carry On, so I'm assuming everything Rainbow writes is worth-reading, sorry!
Mike and the Spring Awakening, by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon (Victorian Holiday Hearts #3)*
Young Micah "Mike" Cordett's privileged life explodes when he is caught naked with a schoolmate. Running away from disgrace, he blunders into a trap in a seamy part of London and endures months of abuse before escaping. But with the help of the Andrews family, he's begun to climb out of his fear. Yet, when a reminder of his happier past erupts into his life in the form of Lucas Spring, Mike's not certain he's ready to face the remnants of the charmed life he'd once enjoyed. He's certainly not ready for love.
Lucas Spring pined for Mike from afar when they were in school. This shadow of the confident boy he once knew shocks him, and Lucas vows to do anything he can to help restore the person he'd so admired. With patience and determination, he hopes to ease Mike's fears and perhaps even win his love.
But when a violent figure from Mike's past looms into his present, will the tender shoots of a new beginning be crushed?
I'm in love with this thematic series that those amazing authors are releasing!! ❤
Convincing the Secretary, by Ava March ❤
Business and pleasure is a mix no gentleman should consider.
Lord Grayson Holloway goes after what he wants—be it in the law office on his clients' behalf or in the bedchamber. His new position as partner puts him closer to achieving his goal of becoming the most successful solicitor in London. There's just one problem—his new secretary. Broad of shoulder yet mild of manner, Edward tempts Gray like no other. Yet the young man barely notices him.
Edward Fenton tries to be a good secretary, but being in Lord Grayson's hard, commanding presence rouses Edward's most forbidden desires. Wicked, naughty desires no gentleman should consider giving in to, let alone with his new employer.
Gray is more than willing to mix business with pleasure. But convincing Edward to take a chance on a future with him? That might be the most challenging case Gray has ever taken on.
REVIEW HERE MWAHAHA MWAHAHA! I am so trilled to see a new book from Ava to be officially born!!
The Forbidden Orchid, by Sharon Biggs Waller*
Staid, responsible Elodie Buchanan is the eldest of ten sisters living in a small English market town in 1861. The girls' father is a plant hunter, usually off adventuring through the jungles of China.
Then disaster strikes: Mr. Buchanan fails to collect an extremely rare and valuable orchid, meaning that he will be thrown into debtors' prison and the girls will be sent to the orphanage or the poorhouse. Elodie's father has one last chance to return to China, find the orchid, and save the family—and this time, thanks to an unforeseen twist of fate, Elodie is going with him. Elodie has never before left her village, but what starts as fear turns to wonder as she adapts to seafaring life aboard the tea clipper The Osprey, and later to the new sights, dangers, and romance of China.
But even if she can find the orchid, how can she find herself now that staid, responsible Elodie has seen how much the world has to offer?
This one simply sounds awesome lol
Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1), by Cassandra Clare
The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare's newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. Lady Midnight is a Shadowhunters novel.
I thought this was a new series from her, like all new, but oh well. Don't get me wrong, it will rock, but I didn't read any of her books so far, haha!
The Return of the Witch (The Witch's Daughter #2), by Paula Brackston
After five years in the Summerlands, Gideon has gained his freedom. Elizabeth knows he will go straight for Tegan, and that she must protect the girl she had come to regard as her own daughter. In the time since she the dramatic night in Batchcombe woods, Tegan has travelled the world learning from all manner of witches, and she is no longer the awkward teenager and novice spellcaster she once was. However, her skills are no match for Gideon's dark, vengeful power, and he succeeds in capturing her. Will Elizabeth be able to find her? Will they be able to defeat their nemisis once and for all?
In a breathless journey that takes them through history, witch pursues warlock. Three people steeped in magic weave a new story, but not all will survive until the end.
I haven't read the first book in the series, but judging by this one, I'll need to, haha!
Sisi: Empress on Her Own, by Allison Pataki*
Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth—fondly known as Sisi—captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue. Feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage, Sisi grows restless. A free-spirited wanderer, she finds solace at her estate outside Budapest. There she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from the Hungarian statesman Count Andrássy, the man with whom she's unwittingly fallen in love. But tragic news brings Sisi out of her fragile seclusion, forcing her to return to her capital and a world of gossip, envy, and sorrow where a dangerous fate lurks in the shadows.
Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires: to keep her family together, or to flee amid the collapse of her suffocating marriage and the gathering tumult of the First World War. In an age of crumbling monarchies, Sisi fights to assert her right to the throne beside her husband, to win the love of her people and the world, and to save an empire. But in the end, can she save herself?
First, I'd like to say that I love historical books. Second, that Sissi is one of my favorite personalities of all time – I was a sucker for the French cartoon produced on 1998, I watched the movies with Romy Schneider countless times and I still cry on the last one in several scenes, and my Barbie dolls were named Elisabeth for long years on my childhood. All considered, it is only natural for me to pin for this book ❤
From an impressive sisterhood of YA writers comes an edge-of-your-seat anthology of historical fiction and fantasy featuring a diverse array of daring heroines.
Criss-cross America — on dogsleds and ships, stagecoaches and trains — from pirate ships off the coast of the Carolinas to the peace, love, and protests of 1960s Chicago. Join fifteen of today's most talented writers of young adult literature on a thrill ride through history with American girls charting their own course. They are monsters and mediums, bodyguards and barkeeps, screenwriters and schoolteachers, heiresses and hobos. They're making their own way in often-hostile lands, using every weapon in their arsenals, facing down murderers and marriage proposals. And they all have a story to tell.
I love a good strong female, so here you have it, haha!
The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle, by Janet Fox
"Keep calm and carry on."
That's what Katherine Bateson's father told her, and that's what she's trying to do: when her father goes off to the war, when her mother sends Kat and her brother and sister away from London to escape the incessant bombing, even when the children arrive at Rookskill Castle, an ancient, crumbling manor on the misty Scottish highlands.
But it's hard to keep calm in the strange castle that seems haunted by ghosts or worse. What's making those terrifying screeches and groans at night? Why do the castle's walls seem to have a mind of their own? And why do people seem to mysteriously appear and disappear?
Kat believes she knows the answer: Lady Eleanor, who rules Rookskill Castle, is harboring a Nazi spy. But when her classmates begin to vanish, one by one, Kat must uncover the truth about what the castle actually harbors—and who Lady Eleanor really is—before it's too late.
Ghosts and orphan children? I'm in.
A Drop of Night, by Stefan Bachmann*
Seventeen-year-old Anouk has finally caught the break she's been looking for—she's been selected out of hundreds of other candidates to fly to France and help with the excavation of a vast, underground palace buried a hundred feet below the suburbs of Paris. Built in the 1780's to hide an aristocratic family and a mad duke during the French Revolution, the palace has lain hidden and forgotten ever since. Anouk, along with several other gifted teenagers, will be the first to set foot in it in over two centuries.
Or so she thought.
But nothing is as it seems, and the teens soon find themselves embroiled in a game far more sinister, and dangerous, than they could possibly have imagined. An evil spanning centuries is waiting for them in the depths. . .
I NEED THIS BOOK NOW!
The First Time She Drowned, by Kerry Kletter
Cassie O'Malley has spent the past two and a half years in a mental institution—dumped there by her mother, against her will. Now, at 18, Cassie emancipates herself, determined to start over. She attends college, forms new friendships, and even attempts to start fresh with her mother. But before long, their unhealthy relationship threatens to pull Cassie under once again. As Cassie struggles to reclaim her life, childhood memories persist and confuse, and Cassie must consider whose version of history is real, and more important, whose life she must save.
I love book with a touch of insanity to the characters ❤
Yellow Brick War (Dorothy Must Die #3), by Danielle Paige
In this dark, action-packed third book in the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, Amy Gumm—the new girl from Kansas—must do everything in her power to save Kansas, kill Dorothy, and make Oz a free land once more.
Amy Gumm's mission to take down Dorothy Gale is not going according to plan. Dorothy has found a way to bridge the worlds of Oz and Kansas, and if the power-hungry dictator of Oz has her way, Kansas will be destroyed forever. Now, Amy has to team up with the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked to save her home, restore the balance between the magic and nonmagic worlds, maybe get the guy—and kill that not-so-sweet Kansas farm girl once and for all.
In the third installment of the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, Danielle Paige's twisted versions of beloved Oz characters are back, including the biggest, baddest, most famous of all: the Wicked Witch of the West.
I just bought the first book in this series and I can't wait to read it ❤
The Hidden Twin, by Adi Rule*
For eighteen years a girl with no name, a Redwing, has been hidden away in a small attic room within a city of hissing pipes and curving temples perched on the side of the great volcano, Mol, while her sister, Jey-identical except for her eyes-has lived her life in public as an only child. Their father had hoped the hidden girl would one day grow up to be a normal human girl and not the wicked creature mythology has promised, so he secretly spared her life as an infant.
But when she switches places with her sister, striking up a flirtation with the son of the Empress while working in the royal gardens and gets attacks by two suspicious priests on her journey home, she is forced to call forth fire to protect herself, unleashing her previously dormant powers and letting her secret out. She soon catches the attention of a cult with a thousand year old grudge as well as a group of underground rebels, both seeking her for their own gain. But when her sister goes missing and the Redwing uncovers a great plot to awaken Mol and bring fiery destruction upon them all, she is forced to embrace her powers.
Just this blurb was enough to take my breath away, can you imagine what the book itself will do?!
Jane Steele, by Lyndsay Faye*
Like the heroine of the novel she adores, Jane Steele suffers cruelly at the hands of her aunt and schoolmaster. And like Jane Eyre, they call her wicked – but in her case, she fears the accusation is true. When she flees, she leaves behind the corpses of her tormentors.
A fugitive navigating London's underbelly, Jane rights wrongs on behalf of the have-nots whilst avoiding the noose. Until an advertisement catches her eye. Her aunt has died and the new master at Highgate House, Mr Thornfield, seeks a governess. Anxious to know if she is Highgate's true heir, Jane takes the position and is soon caught up in the household's strange spell. When she falls in love with the mysterious Charles Thornfield, she faces a terrible dilemma: can she possess him – body, soul and secrets – and what if he discovers her murderous past?
I have never read Jane Eyre (yes, I know, I'm so late!), but this retelling sounds promising on its own, haha!
Wink Poppy Midnight, by April Genevieve Tucholke*
Every story needs a hero.
Every story needs a villain.
Every story needs a secret.
Wink is the odd, mysterious neighbor girl, wild red hair and freckles. Poppy is the blond bully and the beautiful, manipulative high school queen bee. Midnight is the sweet, uncertain boy caught between them. Wink. Poppy. Midnight. Two girls. One boy. Three voices that burst onto the page in short, sharp, bewitching chapters, and spiral swiftly and inexorably toward something terrible or tricky or tremendous.
Someone knows.
Someone is lying.
A beautiful cover + an enchanting synopsis? I'm in!
Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys #1), by Julia Quinn
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places…
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband… someday.
Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should…
There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either.
But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor…
Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without…
I've been meaning to read a Julia Quinn's book for a good year now, but I they always seem to be so low on my book shopping lists 😦
The Stopped Heart: A Novel, by Julie Myerson*
Mary Coles and her husband, Graham, have just moved to a cottage on the edge of a small village. The house hasn't been lived in for years, but they are drawn to its original features and surprisingly large garden, which stretches down into a beautiful apple orchard. It's idyllic, remote, picturesque: exactly what they need to put the horror of the past behind them.
One hundred and fifty years earlier, a huge oak tree was felled in front of the cottage during a raging storm. Beneath it lies a young man with a shock of red hair, presumed dead—surely no one could survive such an accident. But the red-haired man is alive, and after a brief convalescence is taken in by the family living in the cottage and put to work in the fields. The children all love him, but the eldest daughter, Eliza, has her reservations. There's something about the red-haired man that sits ill with her. A presence. An evil.
Back in the present, weeks after moving to the cottage and still drowning beneath the weight of insurmountable grief, Mary Coles starts to sense there's something in the house. Children's whispers, footsteps from above, half-caught glimpses of figures in the garden. A young man with a shock of red hair wandering through the orchard.
Has Mary's grief turned to madness? Or have the events that took place so long ago finally come back to haunt her…?
This seems to be a story in the style of Shielded Past and if only one third of my thinking is true, I need this book in my lap now!
The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy #3), by Marie Rutkoski
War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn't forgotten her, or how she became exactly the kind of person he has always despised. She cared more for the empire than she did for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she did for him.
At least, that's what he thinks.
In the frozen north, Kestrel is a prisoner in a brutal work camp. As she searches desperately for a way to escape, she wishes Arin could know what she sacrificed for him. She wishes she could make the empire pay for what they've done to her.
But no one gets what they want just by wishing.
As the war intensifies, both Kestrel and Arin discover that the world is changing. The East is pitted against the West, and they are caught in between. With so much to lose, can anybody really win?
I'm still deciding if I shall give a try to this series or not. While I don't decide, it will be featured on my list, haha!
That's it, thank you for reading 😀 Which is your most awaited book for March??
February New Books!
February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 Annelise Lestrange9 Comments
Hello, there! Good afternoon to you and sorry for the tardiness of this post today. It took me so much longer to write it than I had expected, ugh!
Anyway, today is that time of the month when I pick my favorite releases according to Goodreads lists and my own researches, haha!
Without further ado, I present you with my February Hot Releases! Dad, if you chose today to catch up with my blog, take some notes ❤
Assassin's Heart (Assassin's Heart #1), by Sarah Ahiers
Love and hate and assassins? Count me in 😀 #wishlist
The Asylum Novellas: The Scarlets, The Bone Artists, & The Warden (Asylum #1.5, 2.5, 3.5 ), by Madeleine Roux
I'm madly passionate about The Asylum series since page one of book one. Unfortunately, I haven't encountered book three to buy and read yet, but I shall not give up! I can't wait to read the extra stories, they sound awesome! #wishlist
The Hunter (Victorian Rebels #2), by Kerrigan Byrne
And you thought I would drop the historical romances deal, right? Eh, wrong. I may not add then to my to-read list on Goodreads, but I'll still fuss over them, haha!
In Another Life, by Julie Christine Johnson
This book sounds mind blowing! I wish I could put my hands on it.
Kingfisher, by Patricia A. McKillip
I love YA books with male main characters! We need more men in YA, haha! Goodreads' blurb for this one got me hard, so I need to read this now! #wishlist
The Queen of the Night, by Alexander Chee
Another mind blowing one, but with an extra help: historical book! I love historical adventures ❤
Remembrance (The Mediator #7), by Meg Cabot
I started to love ghost stories thanks to The Mediator series and even if it lost its position as the best one of its genre to Cemetery Tours series [link], I still need more!! #wishlist
Why almost all Meg Cabot's covers are so crappy? For crying out loud, that is ugly.
Starflight (Starflight #1), by Melissa Landers
My friend Mandy, from The Reading Diaries, introduced me to this book quite accidentally and it does sound cool! Now I want to read it as well ❤ #wishlist
Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles 0.5, 0.6, 1.5, 3.1, 3.6), by Marissa Meyer
I couldn't leave this book out of my selection. Recently, my friend Jess, from Mud and Stars, made my mind for real on this series and I will try to buy the first book this month to start it 🙂 Thank you, Jess! Besides, I needed to show case this, as the cover is gorgeous.
Unhooked, by Lisa Maxwell
I saw this book today at my friend Nicole's blog, Away in Neverland. She was so excited about it that I had to check the book. And guess what? I fell for it too, haha! Now this needs to hit my local bookstores asap!! #wishlist
The Warden (Asylum #3.5), by Madeleine Roux
Besides releasing all the novellas in just one book, they also released a new story for the Asylum series today, that's why this title is also here ❤ #wishlist
Will's True Wish (True Gentlemen #3), by Grace Burrowes
Yes, another historical romance. I love Grace Burrowes, so I would never leave her releases out of my lists ❤
The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us #1), by Emily Skrutskie
This book is lucky that I loved its premise, because both the cover and the way that they have written the synopsis just suck. #wishlist
Convincing Leopold (London Legal #2), by Ava March
And you guys though you were free of my obsession over queen Ava March. Poor you. She'll be re-releasing Convincing Leopold with a brand new hot cover this month and TWO REVIEWS for her books are coming. Brace yourselves, haha!
Glass Sword (Red Queen #2), by Victoria Aveyard
I'm really excited to read Red Queen, so it would be stupid to leave this book out of my list 😀 #wishlist
I'll See You in Paris, by Michelle Gable
This book sounds so amazing and mysterious! And it has a catchy title and beautiful cover and that's why it is featured on this list.
Reign of Shadows (Reign of Shadows #1), by Sophie Jordan
This month, we seem to have a lot of mind-blowing books. This sounds like a Rapunzel retelling for me and I can't wait to see if it's true 😀
A Spy's Devotion (The Regency Spies of London #1), by Melanie Dickerson
Hello, my name is wanton for historical romances. Add spying and beautiful distrustful males to the mix and you win my heart. #wishlist
These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks #1), by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas
This book sounds the perfect marriage between paranormal and sugared romance. I love both, so naturally I'm pinning for this one. Besides, have you seen this awesomely beautiful cover? #wishlist
The Vatican Princess: A Novel of Lucrezia Borgia, by C.W. Gortner
I love almost non-fictional books, specially this kind. Also, the Borgias fascinate me, haha!
Behind Closed Doors, by B.A. Paris
This book had me hooked on the synopsis. Honestly, I good goose bumps reading it, I need more! #wishlist
Earth's End (Air Awakens #3), by Elise Kova
I really want to read the first book in this series, as my friend Lindsey thinks I'd love it and she knows me very well, haha! I just had to announce this volume 🙂
The Lie, by Karina Halle
I usually am not a just romance kind of reader, but I loved the mystery behind this couple ❤ #wishlist
Asleep, by Krystal Wade
Mind Blowing alert! I love books that have asylums as their theme as you may have realize from my early comments on this list, so I was on my toes to know what the hell is happening on this book! ❤ #wishlist
Dancer of Death (SPECTR 2 #2), by Jordan L. Hawk
I can assure you that I have loved every book that I have ever read from Jordan. So what that they are only three? I already downloaded the first one in the SPECTR series and it is on my TBR shelf just waiting for it's turn, so it was nice to know it has a brother, haha!
An Evening In Baker Street (Holmes and Watson), by David Ruffle
I love everything based on Sherlock Holmes. Just give it to me. Even if this story passes right before their retirement and may lead me to fangirl tears.
The Immortals (Olympus Bound #1), by Jordanna Max Brodsky
This book got my full attention on the first lines of the synopsis. Please, just grab me a copy of this jewel, thanks. #wishlist
Ruler of Beasts (Dorothy Must Die 0.6), by Danielle Paige
As I'm pinning to start this series for a while (no such luck in finding it at my local bookstores, though), I'm really interested in any new releases for it 😀
The Shadow Queen (Ravenspire #1), by C.J. Redwine
Fairy tale retelling alert!! It's a new adaptation of Snow White and has love born from hate! *–* I need this NOW! #wishlist
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Junior Novel, by Walt Disney Company
I loved this movie deeply and I love Disney novelizations, haha! #wishlist
13 Minutes, by Sarah Pinborough
I love Sarah Pinborough, but only have read Tales from the Kingdoms series from her so far. As this book sounds really badass, I'll try to change that by grabbing this one 😀 #wishlist
After the Woods, by Kim Savage
Another mind blowing book! I love books that plays with the mind, haha!
Firstlife (Everlife #1), by Gena Showalter
I usually am not really a dystopian reader, but this book hugged me when I saw it on Goodreads. Now I need to hug it back. At my place. #wishlist
The Forbidden Wish, by Jessica Khoury
I had never seen a supernatural book with jinnies as main creatures/characters. This retelling of Aladdin made my head spin in excitement, haha! #wishlist
The Groom Wore Plaid (Highland Weddings #2), by Gayle Callen
What did I say about the historical romance deal? lol
"I Do"…Take Two!, by Merline Lovelace
Yes, two in a roll.
Honour Bound (Highland Magic #2), by Helen Harper
As Ava March's book is a re-release, I had to chose another book to call favorite of the upcoming of this month's lot. And I chose you, Honour Bound! I've read Gifted Thief [review here!] this past week and I'm too deeply in love. OMG, FEBRUARY 29TH WON'T BE HERE SOON ENOUGH!!!!!! #wishlist
So, I tried to be a grown up on this list and epic failed. Go me, haha! All the books marked with #wishlist are on my radar in case a miracle occurs on my local bookstores and I happen to find those releases there 😀 Or if I'm simply planning to buy it sometime in my life, haha! Dad, did you get the message? Over.
Thanks for reading and I'd love to know which releases you're pinning for this month 😀
January's new books!
January 5, 2016 January 6, 2016 Annelise LestrangeLeave a comment
Hello, there! Welcome to another humble selection of mine with the hottest releases for the month 😀 January shall bring many of us readers into madness with so many good releases and so many promises for the year as a whole ❤ I hope you enjoy my selection!
Passenger (Passenger #1), by Alexandra Bracken
The Impostor Queen, by Sarah Fine
The Night Parade, by Kathryn Tanquary
The Viscount Risks It All (Prelude to a Kiss #4), by Erin Knightley
Thief of Lies (Library Jumpers #1), by Brenda Drake
Truthwitch (The Witchlands #1), by Susan Dennard
Worlds of Ink and Shadow, by Lena Coakley
Of Light and Darkness (Of Light and Darkness #1), by Shayne Leighton
Bookishly Ever After (Ever After #1), by Isabel Bandeira
Convincing Arthur (London Legal #1), by Ava March [second edition release, talked more about it here :D]
The City of the Lost (Casey Duncan Novels #1), by Kelley Armstrong
Her Every Wish (The Worth Saga #1.5), by Courtney Milan
The Forgotten Room, by Karen White, Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig
Jilting the Duke (The Muses' Salon #1), by Rachael Miles
My American Duchess, by Eloisa James
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls, by Ted Anderson and Katie Cook [review here!]
The Art of Taming a Rake (Legendary Lovers #4), by Nicole Jordan
The Evening Spider, by Emily Arsenault
That's it! Thanks for reading! Which books are you anticipating this month? 😀
December's new books!
November 30, 2015 Annelise LestrangeLeave a comment
Hi, there! Am I the only one that already is head over heels for Christmas?!! ❤ It's my favorite time of the year, as I got to be with my family (we live very far from each other, unfortunately), the food is awesome, the weather is great (we are in the middle of summer in my country, haha!) and I'm on vacation ❤ Best time ever!
Anyway, the releases for December are truly hot, we readers will have to sell some organs to have them all this month, haha! (just kidding. Or maybe not ;D) I apologize in advance, as there are MANY mass-market historical romances in my list this month, but I regret nothing, haha!
Those are my highlights:
A fast and funny read Christmas themed. Perfect for the month!
Death's Leash (Hellhounds #1), by J.D. Stroube
Heavily-photoshoped-cover aside, I found this book very interesting. Since I've read Meg Cabot series Abandon (if you haven't, PLEASE READ, IT IS AWESOME!), I got more interested in this genre that explores Death's servants and all. The cover could be better, but the book itself promises a lot!
Forgetting August (Lost & Found #1), by J.L. Berg
I usually wouldn't pick up this kind of contemporary romance, it's not my favorite genre. But I don't know, something in this book just calls my name, haha! Have to read it!
The Holiday Courtship (Texas Grooms #7), by Winnie Griggs
Another Christmas themed mass-market romance that got me curious. I mean, the female character won't accept a marriage proposal even loving the man? I need to find out why!
How to Seduce a Scot (Broadswords and Ballrooms #1), by Christy English
If there is ever a Monthly Hot Releases list in my blog without a mass-market historical romance, call the police because I'm dead and someone replaced me, haha! This one had me with its ever so funny blurb, haha! I already love the idea of Alexander and Catherine together!
In Search of Scandal (London Explorers #1), by Susanne Lord
I got highly interested on the personality of the main female character, Charlotte. It feels like she will run Will over, haha!
A Lady's Guide to Ruin (Birch Hall Romance #1), by Kathleen Kimmel
This historical romance seems slightly deeper than the others of this category that are present on this list, as the main female character is a runaway from a mental institution. All eyes on this one!
Médicis Daughter: A Novel of Marguerite de Valois, by Sophie Perinot
Historical romance + Paris + The Médicis + Intrigue and Death = I need to read this!
One Rogue at a Time (Rakes and Rogues #2), by Jade Lee
I liked that both main characters in this romance aren't from London's high society. I would love to see what they are going to do to go up on those stairs, haha!
The Painter's Daughter, by Julie Klassen
I love historical romances and this one, although having a dramatic tone, seems awesome!
The Rosemary Spell, by Virginia Zimmerman
I saw that my dear friend Jacqueline E. Smith wanted to read this novel and I got curious, haha! The synopsis could be better, but left me wondering anyway.
Time of Departure: A Novel, by Douglas Schofield
This sounds like a mystery thriller and I love those! I have to read this genre more in the future ❤
Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour, by Dita Von Teese and Rose Apodaca
I LOVE DITA VON TEESE! She's one of my personal idols and I'm totally partial to her: I think she is beautiful, talented, funny, stylish, an example. I need to read this book!
Ashley Bell (Ashley Bell #1), by Dean Koontz
I don't know this writer or this series or anyone that has already heard of this. So, what got my attention? The fact that this cover uses the same picture as one of the Brazilian editions of Twilight, last book of the Mediator series, by Meg Cabot:
I like this picture, so I had to know what this book was about and sounds nice! If you already heard anything of it, please tell me ❤
Inherit the Stars (Inherit the Stars #1), by Tessa Elwood
This is a sci-fi dystopian book that I found on Goodreads and sounds different, haha! I'm not really a dystopian person (please don't kill me) and I read less sci-fi than I wished, but this book, the first in a series, sounds like a good bet!
Lord Dashwood Missed Out (Spindle Cove #4.5), by Tessa Dare
I'm sure this book will rock! A woman that writes an open letter to all women about the boy next door that has never even looked at her way? AWESOME! I need to read it ❤
Planetary Submissives series, by Amber Kell
This series was previously released in 2012 and it has passed through re-editing, that's why I added it to my list 🙂 I know Amber Kell from ads on the end of other m/m books that I already read, but never read anything by her. This series got me curious, so here I go! Nothing like a bit of dystopian BDSM to relax a person, haha!
Queen Victoria's Mysterious Daughter: A Biography of Princess Louise, by Lucinda Hawksley
I love to know more about royal families, I find them highly interesting. I didn't knew of Princess Louise existence until I find this book and the synopsis had me in a cliff already, haha! It will be awesome to know more about her!
The Wilderness of Ruin: A Tale of Madness, Fire, and the Hunt for America's Youngest Serial Killer, by Roseanne Montillo
This is a non-fiction book that I stumbled on internet a while ago and knew that would be awesome, haha!
Maelstrom (Whyborne & Griffin #7), by Jordan L. Hawk
I've become a big hardcore fan of Jordan L. Hawk since her Restless series (you can see my review for book number #2 here), and I'm dying to start Whyborne & Griffin, I even bought the first book and it will be on my January TBR, so I'm celebrating ahead that there are seven books in the series, haha! (I don't think I made much sense here, oops!)
Changeling (The Faewyld #1), by Leigh Teale
Since I've read Shattered Blue, from Lauren Bird Horowitz (review here!), I've got totally interested in the Fae's world. When I found this book, I knew it would be perfect!
A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen #2), by K.J. Charles
I met K. J. Charles through Twitter and I just knew I had to read her work asap! I'm going to buy the first book in this series as a self xmas present and highly recommend this series for anyone that likes gay historical romances, like I do ❤
The Violinist of Venice: A Story of Vivaldi, by Alyssa Palombo
Hm, I guess it is pretty obvious by now that I really love historical romances, even when they are based on true stories, right? Haha! I love Vivaldi's music and will love to dive deeper on his world ❤
Untamed (Splintered #3.5), by A.G. Howard
So, I'm dying to start this series too (such beautiful covers!) and I couldn't leave this book out, right? Haha!
Scoundrel of Dunborough (The Knights' Prizes #3), by Margaret Moore
My history with Margaret Moore is old and special, haha! The first mass-market historical romance of my life was written by her (The Welshman's Bride). Not my best read, but it was the one that made me read one after another and find my favorites (I did a post about that a while ago with my top 5 favorite ones). I don't know this series that she is currently writing, but the theme is the same of the two books that I read from her and I can tell you this: Margaret is AWESOME at Medieval romances, okay? If that's your genre, give her a go ❤
Royal Savage, by Victoria Ashley
At first, I was drawn by this amazing cover, but the synopsis did little to hold my interest. And then, I got curious: how a book with a kind of lame synopsis is rated on 4.94 stars* so far?! I have to see what those people loved about this story! #thespiritofajournalist
Dukes Prefer Blondes (The Dressmakers #4), by Loretta Chase
Another one of my historical romances set in 19th century London and I regret nothing! ❤
Feeew, that's it! Thanks for reading! So many books, so little money, haha! Do you already know which books are you buying for Christmas??
*data consulted on Nov. 29th
November's new books!
November 1, 2015 November 1, 2015 Annelise LestrangeLeave a comment
Hello, there! We are officially on November, one month away from vacation, Christmas Time and, for me in Brazil, BEACH TIME! (Over here, we are on Spring and going strong for Summer, as if we ever have got out of Summer). Anyway, I'm babbling, I'm sorry 🙂 So, I sorted out some cool releases from November, in my humble opinion, and made a list. I have to say that this is the third month in a roll that I do this and I'm very pleased with myself, haha! (I've been saying that a lot lately, sorry! It's just that it is very rewarding to be able to keep the blog alive and running during my last semester at college, haha! If you on a similar situation, congratulations: we are heroes!)
But let's go to the chosen ones! By the way, you can check out a Goodreads list with the 200 hottest releases for November here 🙂
Daniel's True Desire (True Gentlemen #2), by Grace Burrowes
So, I'm a real fan of Grace Burrowes. She does something very hard, on my opinion. Grace writes historical romances, but her differencial is that ALL HER CHARACTERS ARE RELATED SOMEHOW. Yeah. She posted on her website a map for her readers, if they really wish to read the books in the chronological order, as they are really all connected. How does she do that? I don't know, but I've read three books from her (Darius and Nicholas, with their review links, and The Bridegroom Wore Plaid, which I never properly reviewed and I apologize for that, but you can have an idea of my opinion here) and she is amazing. So, you will know each time she releases new books, haha! Besides, the cover is awesome.
Forget Tomorrow (Forget Tomorrow Series #1), by Pintip Dunn
What attracted my attention at first was the book cover, but a quickly overview on it's Goodreads page told me that a lot of people that read it for NetGalley gave 3 stars or more, leaving me curious. Now I want to read it too, haha!
Idol Dreams, Vol. 1, by Arina Tanemura
I LOVE this manga! I was trying to read it online, as it wasn't published in English yet AND NOW IT IS! This is awesome and I can't wait to read the next chapters – I always manage to find this title only up to chapter three… This author is the same that wrote Full Moon Wo Sagashite, The Gentlemen's Alliance, Vampire Rose, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, and ION ❤
It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History, by Jennifer Wright
I have a thing for History books and this one seems brilliant! Break ups are never easy, but can you imagine how bad this can be to be considered one of the worse in History?? I'm curious to my bones!
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, by Stephen King
It's Stephen King. And, even if I wanted to give a more detailed description of the story, I wouldn't be able because Goodreads managed to not say a word about the damn book on its blurb. Go ahead and check for yourself, I was so mad at this that I didn't even researched more. They want mystery? Fine, I'll give them mystery –''
The Irresistible Rogue (Playful Brides #4), by Valerie Bowman
This is a historical romance. I love those, sorry. You will find a lot of this on the blog and on my to-read lists, haha!
The Secret Life of Anna Blanc, by Jennifer Kincheloe
This book sounds amazing. This girl, Anna Blanc, has a huge secret to keep from everybody and if her boss, her family or her fiancé find out, she is screwed. I love historical books that shows how women fought on their own way to have power 😀
White Collar Girl, by Renee Rosen
This book is very close to home for me, as the main character is a woman and journalist. I need to know if she succeeded, haha!
Assassin's Creed: Underworld (Assassin's Creed #8), by Oliver Bowden
I'm a big BIG big fan of Assassin's Creed. I suck at playing it, because as much as I love videogames, they always beat my ass up, haha! But with books is different: I'm missing only two books on my collection by Oliver Bowden and have read the first two. Now only 6 more to go, haha!
House of Shadows, by Nicola Cornick
I've met Nicola through her historical romances, which I've read two: Miss Verey's Proposal, which I just discovered that belong in a series and I never knew (it is one of those series books that could be standalones, you know?) and The Blanchland Secret. The first was rated 4 stars, it was very creative and funny, and the second, 3 stars, as it was only good enough to pass time, but nothing memorable. I apologize for not having reviews for those too, but I read like crazy since always and made the blog only 5 months ago 😦 Anyway, this one sounds interesting and let's see what Nicola is doing!
The Night Clock, by Paul Meloy
I was sent this book through NetGalley, it sounds cool! I'll update this post when I have the review link 😀
How to Lose a Bachelor, by Anna Banks
I've read the first book in The Syrena Legacy series, also from Anna, and I fell in love with her writing and how she tells stories. This book sounds like tons of fun and I can't wait to read it ❤
A Gentleman for All Seasons, by Shana Galen, Vanessa Kelly, Kate Noble, Theresa Romain
This is a book with several historical romances tied together by the same place, from several authors, so it shall be cool 😀
Da Vinci's Tiger, by L.M. Elliott
This is a historical romance based on Da Vinci's muse, the famous Mona Lisa. I love the Renaissance, so it makes sense for me to read this ❤
When I Was Yours, by Samantha Towle
I loved this cover and I felt sorry for the dumped guy, so I need to know what happened, haha!
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4), by Marissa Meyer
I want to start, eventually, this series. Besides, this cover is awesome, haha! I have to say that I never paid much attention to this series because I didn't thought it interesting *getting ready for the stones*, but after talking to several blog and instagram friends, I decided I have to give it a shot, along with The Mortal Instruments and The Hunger Games 🙂
Once Upon a Marquess (The Worth Saga #1), by Courtney Milan
Another historical romance and I regret nothing! But I do admit that this cover is amateur business.
The Golden Braid (Medieval Fairy Tale Romance #2), by Melanie Dickerson
I saw this book being promoted on Instagram and instantly knew I needed to read the whole series: fairy tales gone wrong? COUNT ME IN! This one is about Rapunzel and Robin Hood together 😉
Fire Falling (Air Awakens #2), by Elise Kova
One of my best friends (hi, Lindsey!) recommended the first book in this series to me and I'm dying to read it now, because she knows me too well, haha! Also, there's a giveaway for the second volume of the series going on Goodreads 🙂
Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane #9), by Elizabeth Hoyt
Yet another historical romance…
The Match of the Century (Marrying the Duke #1), by Cathy Maxwell
Followed by another one! I still regret nothing, HAHA!
That's it, guys! Thanks for reading! Which books are you looking forward on November? 😀
PS: here you can see my hottest releases for September and October of 2015 😀
October's new books!
October 5, 2015 November 1, 2015 Annelise Lestrange4 Comments
Hello again! I decided to make a monthly book list with the hottest releases of the month (in my humble opinion, of course <3). So, here we have the October releases! ❤ You can check the previous list here 😉
Once Upon a Zombie (Book One: The Color of Fear), by Billy Phillips & Jenny Nissenson
This book sounds pretty cute and there's a giveaway for it on Goodreads, so I'm in, haha!
The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1), by Rick Riordan
It's Rick Riordan, for crying out loud. I don't need to know what this is about lol.
Carry On, by Rainbow Rowell
I'm dying to start to read Rainbow's novels, truly. This one follows Fangirl ❤
A Madness So Discreet, by Mindy McGinnis
You can count me in all books about madness of that discuss madness itself, it's a fetiche of mine, haha!
The White Rose (The Lone City #2), by Amy Ewing
I want to read the first book of this series, sounds awesome! And now book 2 is here too ❤
The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World, by David Jaher
The supernatural beliefs of the old also are another field of highly interest for me, so this book is a must-have for me ❤
Cleopatra's Shadows, by Emily Holleman
Ancient Egypt and a good intrigue. I'm in!
Luther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and Rebellion, by Jody Hedlund
I'm Lutheran, so I can't wait to see what the author made of his story with Katharina ❤
The Tournament at Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years #1), by John Flanagan
I started the Ranger series by John Flanagan earlier this year (check out the review for the first book here!) and I'm in love! I didn't like this cover, but oh well. The book will be awesome!
Good Earl Gone Bad (Lords of Anarchy #2), by Manda Collins
You can give any historical romance set in 19th century England to read, I will love it. Sad truth.
[UPDATE] Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined, by Stephenie Meyer
You can read my detailed thoughts on this one at this post 🙂
The Favorite (The Selection #2.6), by Kiera Cass
I finished The Heir some weeks ago and it's never enough, haha!
Happily Ever After (The Selection 0.4, 0.5, 2.5, 2.6), by Kiera Cass
I already have the blue book with The Prince and The Guard, so I need this one too. Besides, look at this flawless cover!
The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, by Kara Cooney
Ancient Egypt, biography. COUNT. ME. IN.
Velvet Undercover, by Teri Brown
First, this cover. Then, a breathtaking blurb at Goodreads. I need this book.
The Merchant and the Clergyman, by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon
My ALL TIME FAVORITE FROM ALL THIS LIST! I NEED TO READ THIS BOOK! Ok, sorry. I have it bad from Bonnie and Summer, haha!
Omega (Omega #1), by Lizzy Ford
Sounded interesting and a friend gave it a good review. Let's see 🙂
I'll Never Let You Go (Morgans of Nashville #3), by Mary Burton
This blurb got me so hard… I love horror thrillers, but read so few of them… A shame!
The Wrong Bride (Highland Weddings #1), by Gayle Callen
Again: give me any historical romance in England, truly lol.
After Alice, by Gregory Maguire
I didn't read his previous works, but this book sounds nice. I like fairy tales gone bad and inspired by fairy tales books!
The Witches: Salem, 1692, by Stacy Schiff
This is another book that talks about the beliefs of the old, so I need to read it. I talked a bit about my weird romantic notions on this review.
Cold-Hearted Rake (Cold-Hearted Rake #1), by Lisa Kleypas
Yes, another one ❤
Falling Into Bed with a Duke (The Hellions of Havisham #1), by Lorraine Heath
And another ❤
Diamonds are Forever (The Secret Diamond Sisters #3), by Michelle Madow
I don't know this series, I just met it actually. My attention was totally draw to this cover and I needed to learn more, haha! The series sound amazing and I want to read them now ❤
Drown, by Esther Dalseno
I met this book on a giveaway at Instagram, it's mermaid themed. I looove mermaid themed books, but only read one so far. Why? 😦 Besides, it's a fairy tale gone bad book! *–*
For now, that's all for October. Another full month for readers! Which is your most anticipated release for this month? 😀

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