My top 10 of 2014

So, I read a total of 28 books in 2014, and wanted to do a best 10 of 2014. Since I haven't posted it yet here they are:
10. Deserted by Deena Lipomi
9. Accidentally Married by Victorine E. Lieske
8. Nerve by Jeanne Ryan
7. Endurance by Ann Aguirre
6. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
5. Four by Veronica Roth
4. The One by Kiera Cass
3. The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings
2. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
1. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Now, as I said these are only my top 10 out of the 28 that I read last year. The majority of these books are young-adult dystopian/apocalypse/post-apocalyptic books, however there are a few contemporary books on this list. I know that Veronica Roth has both Allegiant and Four on this list, and I put them both on, because I love both of the stories and feel that they both deserve to be on this list. The first 4 books (1-4) all have sequels coming out at some point within the next couple years and already have other books that go with them, some of them I have read, others I will have to wait for. Anyway, those are my top 10 of 2014.

In other news, I will be in Cincinnati Ohio the 31st of this month at the Joseph-Beth Bookstore at 6 p.m for the Fairest book signing, so if you are heading there, look for me!. So yeah come say hi! Would love to meet some of you!

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Book Review 34: Deserted by Deena Lipomi

So, Xpresso Reads sent me a copy of Deserted to review, and I am late getting the review up (again), Sorry!
I don't have a lot to say about this book, except that it was a quick exciting read! There is minimal language in it and I grabbed my attention from the start. At only 171 pages (on my phone), I already want more of this story! I just need to find it...
I can't wait to read more from Deena. This book is a Young Adult, suspenseful, thriller (at least in my opinion). The protagonist is a sarcastic, quick witted teenage girl, who knows what she wants and tries every possible scenario to get it...
And, of course there is the handsome, soon to be bf who comes to the rescue! You see both his and her perspictive, and I love the way it is written. Seriously, you need to buy this book and read it!


















BOOK DETAILS:
Deserted by Deena Lipomi 
Publication date: July 8th 2014
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult

Synopsis:

BOOK DETAILS:
Deserted by Deena Lipomi 
Publication date: July 8th 2014
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult

Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Kara is done spying on people for her father, the wealthy and morally corrupt businessman Dr. Ellison. Last summer, when her father’s project literally blew up, she fell hard for one of his victims: Leo, the hot musician who made her question her family’s rules. Now Leo’s clear across the country, and Kara’s ready to reinvent herself in Las Vegas.

Of course her father has to mess up that plan, too. He claims a rogue environmental group wants him dead because of his latest alternative energy business venture, and that he needs Kara back on his payroll as the only one he can fully trust. With nowhere else to turn, Kara sends Leo a distressed text message – just before she’s kidnapped, a bargaining chip of the vigilantes who are determined to end her father’s moneymaking plans.

Leo is battling the pains of his last run-in with Dr. Ellison but he wastes no time hopping a plane to Vegas to rescue Kara. As he struggles to find her, the pair tries to learn all they can about the project Dr. Ellison is directing in the hopes of using the information to free Kara. Because if there’s one thing they’ve learned from Dr. Ellison, it’s that no risk is too big when it comes to fame and fortune, life and death.


Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22746155-deserted?ac=1
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Deserted-Deena-Lipomi-ebook/dp/B00LMQLFX2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414095301&sr=8-1&keywords=Deena+Lipomi
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deserted-deena-lipomi/1119934860?ean=2940149790746

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Until Midnight by Melissa Launders Launch!

So, a short story for the Alienated: UNTIL MIDNIGHT is here…and it’s FREE!

I’m Melissa Landers, author of the Alienated series, and I have a present for you—a brand new e-short from Disney Hyperion! UNTIL MIDNIGHT takes place onboard an intergalactic transport, soon after ALIENATED ends and before the sequel INVADED begins. The story details Aelyx and Cara’s last day
ogether before he returns to Earth to mend the alliance and she continues to his home planet. It’s sweet and romantic, and as a bonus, it includes a four-chapter preview of the sequel, which Oh, and did I mention the best part? IT’S FREE!

You can download UNTIL MIDNIGHT from the following e-tailers:  

Kindle: http://amzn.to/1walSLX

Nook: http://bit.ly/1zshdpx

iBooks: http://bit.ly/1sT4CnM

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1AIb45a

Google Play: http://bit.ly/1v06kVd

*If you live outside the USA, no worries. I’ve uploaded the story to Scribd for you. (The only downside is it doesn’t include the bonus preview chapters, due to technical reasons from the publisher.) Link: http://www.scribd.com/AuthorMelissaLanders

To celebrate this new release, I’m offering TWO lucky winners an autographed swag pack complete with a personalized bookplate, mini-poster, bookmarks, and stickers—open internationally! Just fill out the rafflecopter form below.
Best of luck, and happy reading!

BIO: Melissa Landers writes romantic science fiction for teens and the young at heart. To learn more, or just to say hello, visit her at www.melissa-landers.com

I know I cannot wait to get into this book!

A huge thanks to Melissa Launders for letting me be part of this launch!

And thanks to everyone who continues to come back and read my blog!

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Cover Reveal: Alpha Fighter

Alpha Fighter by Ava Ashley
(The Alpha Fighter Series #1)
Publication date: December 15th 2014
Genres: New Adult, Romance

Synopsis:

The first part of Alpha Fighter, a two-part series from Amazon bestselling author, Ava Ashley.
Savannah Santos is on the run, almost out of options and cash. The daughter of a motorcycle club king, she fled everything she ever knew to get out of an arranged marriage to a rival club’s prince. Her plan is to follow her career dreams and not endanger anyone by getting too close. But she wasn’t expecting her new roommate to be her dream guy.
For Cooper Quin, being any girl’s dream man, is nothing new, but he’s determined to stay exactly that: a dream. His focus is on killing it in the brutal MMA ring. A former Navy SEAL with a dark past of pain and betrayal, falling
 in love is the last thing he intends to do. But his sexy new roommate is nothing like one of his usual one-night stands. With her, it feels safe to let his guard down.
Cooper knows a little about running from the past; Savannah’s is still looking for her. He can’t leave her alone, but pursuing her might be the MMA fighter’s undoing. She knows she can’t stay forever—not with two outlaw gangs searching everywhere to bring her back.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23676363-alpha-fighter

AUTHOR BIO:

Amazon bestselling author Ava Ashley may look like the girl next door, but her steamy romances reveal a very naughty side. Raised in small town Ohio and now living in Homer, Alaska it’s amazing that she hasn’t increased the average temperature in her area of the state with her steamy writing. And she loves reading new adult romance novels as much as she enjoys writing them.

Ava likes spending time outdoors and does a lot of hiking and cycling with her husband and four children. When she can get away on her own, she’ll often take pen and paper along, find a secluded spot and let the environment inspire her. Of course, that inspiration frequently results in characters tearing each other’s clothes off, but you would expect nothing less from a romance writer.

Author links:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8388054.Ava_Ashley

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAvaAshley

http://avaashley.com/keep-me-posted.html

A huge thanks to Xpresso Book Tours for letting me part of this cover reveal!

Book Blitz: Intense 2

So, this is a day late... Sorry! I forgot to check my email, and didn't get a notification on my phone, so here it is now...
Also, I will try and get more info up a little later but until then...
Oh, and a giveaway:

GIVEAWAY

Blitz-wide giveaway (INTL)

• 40$ Amazon gift card

Book details:

Title: Intense 2 ( A Collection of books from some of today's bestselling authors)
Release Date: December 1st
**On sale for a limited time only & at a special low price**
Format: Ebook Only and Exclusively at Amazon
Genre: New Adult Romance
For a complete list of titles in this anthology please see book blurb*

Synopsis:

One book from one bestselling author is exciting, but when you put ten all together what you get is something 

more. 

Something Intense.

Intense 2 is a collection of ten unique stories from eight authors who bring their A game every time they sit down with a blank page. Combined together you get a limited edition read jam-packed with passionate encounters, powerful alphas, and romance that will keep you warm at night.

This is a must read for any romance reading, page turning book addict. Download it now before it’s gone!

This collection includes:

Cambria Hebert - Text (novel)

Julie Richman - Bad Son Rising (novel)

Tijan - Brady Remington Landed Me In Jail (novel)

Ilsa Madden-Mills - Very Wicked Things (novel)

S. E.  Lund - Drake Restrained 1 (novella) / Drake Restrained 2 (novella)

Liv Morris - Love Handles Club (novella)

J.l. Mac - Reach Me (novella)

Author Kailin Gow - The Blue Room (novella) / Heat (novella)

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23593205-intense-2

Purchase: Will be found here come release day: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=intense+2+cambria&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aintense+2+cambria

Cover: 

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Box Set Reveal!

So, I was lucky enough to be able to be part of this reveal, by Xpresso Reads, so, here is the info:

BOOK & AUTHOR INFO:

Title: Intense 2 ( A Collection of books from some of today's bestselling authors)
Release Date: December 1st
**On sale for a limited time only & at a special low price**
Format: Ebook Only and Exclusively at Amazon
Genre: New Adult Romance
For a complete list of titles in this anthology please see book blurb*

Synopsis:

One book from one bestselling author is exciting, but when you put ten all together what you get is something more.

Something Intense.

Intense 2 is a collection of stories from ten authors who bring their A game every time they sit down with a blank page. Combined together you get a limited edition read jam-packed with passionate encounters, powerful alphas, and romance that will keep you warm at night.

This is a must read for any romance reading, page turning book addict. Download it now before it’s gone!

This collection includes:

Cambria Hebert - Text (novel)

Julie Richman - Bad Son Rising (novel)

Tijan Meyer - Brady Remington Landed Me In Jail (novel)

Ilsa Madden-Mills - Very Wicked Things (novel)

Eliza Lund - The Agreement (novel) / Drake Restrained (novella)

Liv Morris - Love Handles Club (novella)

J.l. Mac - Reach Me (novella)

Author Kailin Gow - The Blue Room (novella) / Heat (novella)

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23593205-intense-2

A huge thanks to Xpresso Reads for letting me part of this!

Thank You!

Book Review 33: Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

Well, I didn't fall in love with this book. It was a quick, interesting read, and I enjoyed it, but it wasn't one of the best books I have read this year. There are a few f-bombs, and other language in the book, but it is not excessive. Nerve is a fairly clean book (proof above). I would say it is a mix of a thriller, Young Adult, mystery (sort of...). It isn't all that violent, isn't gory at all, there are no explicit scenes, so it is a safe book to read (for those who are careful about such things (as I am...), this is a book for you). Vee is a girl who comes out of her shell, and shows the world that she is growing up, and that she needs her freedom. She finds out the truth about the game, and about the people she has trusted for so long, along with finding the guy of her dreams. This is a pretty fascinating book, and I do recommend it, but even though it says for fans of The Hunger Games, don't go into thinking that it is going to be like/similar to The Hunger Games, it is nothing like THG, the only similarity is that they are battling against each other. Anyway, if you do read it let me know what you thought, and if you have read it, what did you think of it? Let me know!



Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13088498-nerve?from_search=true
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Nerve-Jeanne-Ryan/dp/0803738323/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416844530&sr=8-1&keywords=Nerve+by+Jeanne+Ryan
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nerve-jeanne-ryan/1109230138?ean=9780803738324

Jeanne Ryan:
Website: http://jeanneryan.com/
Twitter: @Jeanne_Ryan
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeanneRyanAuthor

She has lived all over the world, raised in a family with eleven brothers and sisters. She spent her early childhood in Hawaii and the rest of her growing-up years trying to figure out a way to get back there, with stops in South Korea, Michigan and Germany along the way. Before writing fiction, she tried her hand at many things, including war game simulation and youth development research. But decided it was much more fun to work on stories than statistics.
These days, she still love Hawaii, but have found her home under the moody skies of the Pacific Northwest.

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