Underestimated: Book One
Crazy-dark read (I liked it!) and it took me awhile but I finally finished it! *phew* I was reading and reading and reading and I looked down and was only at like… 20-something percent, and I wondered if it was just me being slow. Then I continued the next day for hours and hours and was only at 50-something percent. I don’t know why I didn’t bother to check the page count listed on Amazon, ’cause I just checked now at OMG it’s over 500 pages long! Well that explains why it took me three evenings to finish. Reflecting back on it (and the parts I ended up skimming) I think it could (and should) have been condensed.
Archives for July 2013
Book Bash 2013 Chronicles – Part THREE (Saturday June 29th) + another Book Bash “swag bag” giveaway!
Okay so wow, it took me a week or two to finally get to chronicling the MAIN day!! You know why? ‘Cause I don’t want it to be over yet, and “journaling” Book Bash kept it going, you know? This will be the end until next year… *sigh*.
You wanna know what else? I can’t remember walking into Book Bash, Saturday morning. Nada. Nothing. I remember doing my hair with Tarryn Fisher earlier that morning. Yep!!! Crazy right? I got to help straighten Tarryn’s hair. It’s beautiful, by the way. All shiny and soft. But I digress. At some point we separated, and when that happened, my mind went blank. I lost my tie to her, and apparently lost my tie to reality…
Latest Paranormal & Contemporary Romance Book Releases – July 23rd 2013
Today’s latest releases and a few great looking bargain books, too!! 😀
Right now, I’m reading Underestimated by Jettie Woodruff. A dark read for sure (but I’m still in the beginning stages so I fear it’s going to get darker). Evil husband that she escapes from. “Feel-wise”, I’d say it’s a mix between Escape From Paradise and Consequences. So far, so good! What are you guys reading?
BARGAINS:
- Him by Carey Heywood <— (thanks Stephanie!)
- Impossible: The Original Trilogy (Monster, Traitor, and Avenger) (Impossible #1-3) by Julia SykesI think this one’s a “kidnap” one. (thanks Lynn & Janet!) Neika says “I read all three and loved them!”
- Taming the Bachelor (A Dickerman Moretti Novel) by MJ Carter <— over 400 pages, good reviews and he’s an ex-marine and bad boy. That sounds about right! 😉 Thanks Stephanie!!
- Ryder (Resisting Love) by Chantal Fernando <— rock star read! This one’s a musician that just got signed and is going on tour. Right about at the same time when he meets someone he reallly likes. (thanks again Stephanie!)
- Mangled Hearts: Francesca and Cade (Scarred Hearts) by Felicia Tatum Thanks Lori!
- Wanderlust by Skye Warren <— (I really loved this one but beware!!! It. is. DARK!)
PARANORMAL
- Never Deal with Dragons by Lorenda Christensen
- Not Without Juliet (Scottish Time Travel) (A Muir Witch Project #2) by L.L. Muir
- Lions, Tigers, and Sexy Bears Oh My! (Entangled Covet) by Candace Havens
- Kiss of Venom by Jennifer Estep
- Collared for a Night (Crimson Romance) by Susan Arden
- The Waterlord by Dawn Thompson
- Lacey and Lethal by Laurann Dohner
CONTEMPORARY
- Of Love & Regret by S.H. Kolee <— hey we know her!! She wrote one that I loved called “Love Left Behind“!
- Worthy of Redemption (Accidentally on Purpose) by L.D. Davis (book #2 after Accidentally on Purpose)
- Thief (Love Me With Lies #3) by Tarryn Fisher <— I LOVED IT!!
- Escaping Reality (New Adult Romance) (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen) by Lisa Renee Jones <— (she just wrote a New Adult novel!!)
- Lost For You by B.J. Harvey
- Next Door Lovers by Veronica Warren
- Memories of Me and You by Kat Halstead
- The Light in the Wound by Christine Brae <— looks angsty!!
- Making the First Move by Reese Ryan
- Alistair (Golden Streak Series) by Kathi S. Barton
- Always (Bold as Love) by Lindsay Paige <— looks good (NHL player?) but is actually the 4th installment in the series.
- Ashton Croft Confidential by Ava Moore
- Beneath Your Beautiful by Tamsyn Bester <— NA – college football star…
- Time for Love, The McCarthys of Gansett Island, Book 9 by Marie Force <— LOOK!! A new release in this series!!
- Marie Force Bundle: Line of Scrimmage, Love at First Flight, Everyone Loves A Hero by Marie Force (three of her books bundled!)
- Trust In Me (Rancho del Cielo) by Dee Tenorio <— Oh look at this one! I like stoic frowners! 😉 “Susie Packard’s nightmarish marriage taught her what happens when she gives in to her weakness for powerful men. Too bad the big, stoic frowner across the street—the one who sets her bells jangling just by breathing—has her in his sights.”
- Two Cupids Too Many by Mary Leak
- Wife for Hire by Marilyn Shank
- Obsession (Year of Fire) by Florencia Bonelli <— Saudi prince and a pediatric surgeon… 611 pages!!
- Playing the Field: A Diamonds and Dugouts Novel by Jennifer Seasons <— baseball player
- Stealing April’s Heart by Kathryn Quick <— baseball player
- Renovating Love by Mary Leask
- Saving Samantha by Nancy J. Parra
- Second Chances by Kimberley O’Steen
- Sweet Lies and Rainbow Skies by Jane McBride Choate
- Lasting Love by Tara Randel
- Melody of Love by Tara Randel
- Not Until You Part VII: Not Until You Believe by Roni Loren
- Bending Over Backwards by Samantha Hunter
- Blood Kin by Judith E. French
- The Never List by Koethi Zan <— recently released and pointed out to me by Angie, and OMG I WANNA read this!!! Dark and creepy-like. I hope there’s a side of romance. Still, this one is tickling my scary-bone. 😉 I just downloaded the sample…
Book Review – Thief by Tarryn Fisher + a signed trilogy giveaway!!
Thief (Love Me With Lies – BOOK#3)
Quick note: New to the series? Do you love eloquently written (yet gritty and raw) books about angst, passion, treachery and heartache (that will have you sobbing)? Do you enjoy the thrill of having a love/hate relationship with flawed characters that make you want to throw your book? Skip this review, head to my review of book#1, and start reading this trilogy now. One of the best series EVER! Plus! You’re in luck, ’cause you don’t even have to wait for the next one. The trilogy is complete. Prepare for the reading-roller-coaster ride of your life! 😀
Tarryn Fisher’s “Thief” (book #3 in her “Love Me With Lies” series) is LIVE on Amazon!!
<—— LIVE right now on Amazon!!!! *squeeeeee* Caleb, here I come!! Finally, we get to know… “the rest”. Will I cry? Sob? Scream? Cheer? I dunno, but I’m about to find out!
Maryse = Happiest girl alive, right now! *happy dance*
If you haven’t read these yet but love the same kind of awesomely written but super-angsty “drive you crazy” kind of books I do, THESE ARE FOR YOU!!!
Check out the series reading order here: https://www.maryse.net/reading-order-guide/tarryn-fisher-love-me-with-lies-series-reading-order-guide.html