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Wishlist Wednesday – 22 July 15

22 Jul

Wishlist WednesdayWishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Pen to Paper where we post about one book that has been hanging out on our wish list (either for a long time, or not so long)

For as avid a reader as I am, there are very few authors that I actually consider an auto-buy or pre-order. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that even if I do happen to pre-order their books, I rarely read on actual date of release (normally because I have like 20 other books going at the same time) – so I just stopped doing it. But then I’d randomly find out that an author I liked had a new book out and I’d missed it (or heard about it and forgotten it). So I started pre-ordering again…lol (yes, its a vicious cycle).

My Wishlist Wednesday book for this week is by one of those authors – Cherise Sinclair. I remember when I read my first book by her about 4 years ago (maybe), I was hooked it. It was before so many authors jumped on the BDSM bandwagon (and didn’t do any research to support their stories) and so I found hers to be a fresh breath of air – you could tell that she had done her research and yet the stories were still engaging/believable. The newest book in her Masters of the Shadowlands series (book 10) comes out next week and its the pairing of a couple that many of us die-hard fans have been waiting for – Mistress Anne and Ben. They have appeared in previous books in the series and I know that I have been begging Cherise on social media to write their book – thankfully her muses finally decided to listen 😉

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A discharged Army Ranger, Ben considers his job as a BDSM club security guard to be an excellent hobby. He’s never been tempted to join in. But everything changes when the notorious Mistress Anne inadvertently reveals the caring heart concealed beneath her Domme armor.

Now, he’s set his sights on the beautiful Shadowlands Mistress. Maybe he’d considered himself vanilla, but she can put her stiletto on his chest any day, any time. He’ll trust her delicate hands to hold his heart. And if she wants to whip his ass on the way to an outstanding climax, he’s just fine with that too.

Sure, he knows she likes “pretty boy” slaves. And he’s older. Craggy and rough. And six-five. Minor hindrances. The mission is a go.

 
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Posted by on July 22, 2015 in Wishlist Wednesday

 

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Wishlist Wednesday – 08 July 15

08 Jul

Wishlist WednesdayWishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Pen to Paper where we post about one book that has been hanging out on our wish list (either for a long time, or not so long)

This week was a relatively easy pick for me to feature – mostly because I just came across a description of the book and based on how I enjoyed a previous book by the author, I knew it was going on the to-read pile ASAP. I would say that I wouldn’t normally identify as a fan of pop-culture type fiction, especially involving computer/video games (since my skill level hovers somewhere around Super Mario Brothers/Tetris), but I really enjoyed Ernest Cline’s previous book (Ready Player One) that was based around the video game quest. His new book, Armada is being released next week (the 14th) and I already plan to get the audiobook as soon as its available on audible. If its anything like RPO, i’m going to need to make sure that I put aside the whole day for listening, because I will just be sucked in (fingers crossed!)

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Zack Lightman has spent his life dreaming. Dreaming that the real world could be a little more like the countless science-fiction books, movies, and videogames he’s spent his life consuming. Dreaming that one day, some fantastic, world-altering event will shatter the monotony of his humdrum existence and whisk him off on some grand space-faring adventure.

But hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little escapism, right? After all, Zack tells himself, he knows the difference between fantasy and reality. He knows that here in the real world, aimless teenage gamers with anger issues don’t get chosen to save the universe.

And then he sees the flying saucer.

Even stranger, the alien ship he’s staring at is straight out of the videogame he plays every night, a hugely popular online flight simulator called Armada—in which gamers just happen to be protecting the earth from alien invaders.

No, Zack hasn’t lost his mind. As impossible as it seems, what he’s seeing is all too real. And his skills—as well as those of millions of gamers across the world—are going to be needed to save the earth from what’s about to befall it.

It’s Zack’s chance, at last, to play the hero. But even through the terror and exhilaration, he can’t help thinking back to all those science-fiction stories he grew up with, and wondering: Doesn’t something about this scenario seem a little…familiar?

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2015 in Wishlist Wednesday

 

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Wishlist Wednesday – 01 July 2015

01 Jul

Wishlist WednesdayWishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Pen to Paper where we post about one book that has been hanging out on our wish list (either for a long time, or not so long)

Looking at potential picks for this week was hard, because right now I have a glaring hole in books that I am looking forward to in July. I know that for this meme it can be any book i’m excited about reading, but personally, I want to keep my picks to books that I am going to get my hot little mits on, sooner rather than later…

So my pick for this week’s Waiting on Wednesday is an anthology that is coming out in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward to this anthology, not only because its got one of my favorite authors contributing (yes, I’m looking at you Jamie Farrell), but also a bunch of new to me authors, which always excites me.

Small Town Summer is an anthology featuring stories from Terri Osburn, Heatherly Bell, Jamie Farrell, Liz Flaherty, Regina Kyle, Amy Lamont, Stefanie London, Megan Ryder, Rebecca Thomas. Of these authors, I’ve only read Jamie Farrell and heard of Terri Osburn (and she comes highly rated from many friends who read contemporary romance). Small Town Summer is going to be released on July 14th and I already have it pre-ordered.

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From warm sunny days to long sultry nights, spend your summer falling in love in a small town! These nine contemporary romances featuring sassy heroines, sexy heroes, and lots of heartwarming romance make the perfect beach read. Whether your pleasure is sweet small town romance or smolderingly sexy love stories, there’s something in the Small Town Summer box set for everyone!

AWAKENING ANNA (Terri Osburn) – Librarian Anna Robinson is fascinated by Max Marshall, the hot young writer occupying the bestseller lists, and the apartment above hers. In one night, Max awakens Anna to true sexual pleasure, but the new lovers quickly learn that one night is never enough.

ANYWHERE WITH YOU (Heatherly Bell) – Welcome to Starlight Hill, California, where the wine flows freely and so does the gossip.
Celebrity stylist Kailey Robbins wants a second chance with ex-military pilot Joe Hannigan, but can she convince him that this time she’ll settle down into small town life?

MOONSHINE & MAGNOLIAS (Jamie Farrell) – Shelby’s a newly single mother learning how to be herself again. Zack’s the hot military man next door who loves a good adventure. And a chance encounter at a steamy summer softball game will challenge what they both thought they knew about their hearts, their lives, and their forevers.

SUMMER IN STRINGTOWN PROPER (Liz Flaherty) – Banker Molly Linden never expected to be alone and unemployed at fifty. Buying hunky carpenter Joe Rahilly’s saloon takes care of the employment situation, but she’s still alone. Or is she?

SUMMMER STOCK (Regina Kyle) – Jax Donovan left his hometown—and high school sweetheart Georgi Petersen—for the bright lights of Broadway. Now he’s back, but can he convince the lovely librarian that their romance is worth rekindling, on stage and off?

SERENA’S SOLDIER (Amy Lamont) – Young nurse Serena Adessi can’t wait to be reunited with the soldier she’s loved for as long as she can remember. But when Mace Palmer sustains a career-ending injury while deployed, can she convince him he still has a future worth fighting for?

A KISS IN KITE HARBOR (Stefanie London) – When plus size model, Shelby Jenkins, returns to her hometown she must face up to the bullies from her past, but the only person who can help her is the one who broke her heart. Small town advocate Nate Ritter is ready for redemption, but will he lose the woman of his dreams to the big city again?

HER LAST SHOT (Megan Ryder) – Girl next door Rachel Darling has been in love with local baseball hero, Bastien LeBeau, for her whole life. Now that he’s back in town, can she convince him that she’s the right woman for him or will he lose the best thing that might ever happen to him?

SWEET HOME ALASKA (Rebecca Thomas) – When Lauren Kinkade abandons her Hollywood dreams to run the family business back in Alaska, she reaches out to a former schoolmate to help get things off the ground. Trey Briggs has his reasons for turning her down, but can he really resist the girl he’s always wanted?

 
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Posted by on July 1, 2015 in Wishlist Wednesday

 

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Waiting on Wednesday – 24 June

24 Jun

Wishlist WednesdayWaiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Pen to Paper where we post about one book that has been hanging out on our wish list (either for a long time, or not so long)

This is the first time that I have participated in Waiting for Wednesday, but I have a huge can’t wait for this book to be released list. In fact, I have an exclusive shelf on Goodreads dedicated solely to books that I need to stalk for release dates 😉 This week, the book I can’t wait to be released is actually a fairly new addition to my shelf, but I never imaged that the author would write another book about the main character, following the first one. So when I stumbled across it, I was like dancing with joy. The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate takes the reader back to the word of Calpurnia (Callie Vee) Tate, a young girl at the turn of the 20th century. The first book (The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate) was a breath of fresh air when I listened to it a few years ago and I can’t wait to see what she gets up to in this new adventure. As a bonus, the author did a great job of discussing evolution in the previous book (through the use of discovery of new plants) and I’m intrigued to see what she brings into this one.

You can read my review of the first book HERE

The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate is going to be released on July 7th and I know, already that I need to check and see if my library has it on pre-order (or if not, see if I can sweet talk the librarian into getting a copy).

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Callie Vee, Travis, Granddaddy, and the whole Tate clan are back in this charming follow-up to Newbery Honor–winner The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate.

Callie’s younger brother Travis keeps bringing home strays. And Callie has her hands full keeping the animals—Travis included—away from her mother’s critical eye.

When a storm blows change into town in the form of a visiting veterinarian, Callie discovers a life and a vocation she desperately wants. But with societal expectations as they are, she will need all her wits and courage to realize her dreams.

Whether it’s wrangling a rogue armadillo or stray dog, a guileless younger brother or standoffish cousin, the trials and tribulations of Callie Vee will have readers cheering for this most endearing heroine.

 
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Posted by on June 24, 2015 in Wishlist Wednesday

 

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Wishlist Wednesday and W…W…W…Wednesday – 18 July

18 Jul


Unwholly
Neal Shusterman
Release Date: August 28, 2012

Unwind by the same author was one of my favorite books in 2011 and one of the best YA dystopia’s I have read to date, so I was really excited to see that the sequel to it was due out in August of this year (since Unwind originally came out in 2008). Thankfully this means I only have another month and a bit left to wait until I get my hands on it 😉 I hope that Shusterman can live up to Unwind, but it could be really hard to top it. Fingers crossed on it coming out close to a day off work so I can have a day of relaxation and reading


W…W…W.. Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by should Be Reading….

What are you currently reading? I am currently reading Never Fall Down (Patricia McCormick) and Code Name:Verity (Elizabeth Wein), as well as What I Didn’t Say (Keary Taylor)
What did you recently finish reading? I just finished reading Anne of Green Gables (LM Montgomery) , Ride With Me (Ruthie Knox) and XVI (Julia Karr)
What do you think you’ll read next? I have Moonglass (Jessi Kirby) and Kiss the Morning Star (Elissa Janine Hoole)
next on the pile

 
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Posted by on July 18, 2012 in Wishlist Wednesday

 

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