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Friday, May 30, 2014

A Review of 'Hunt the Darkness' by Alexandra Ivy

Hunt The Darkness
Guardians of Eternity
Book #11
Alexandra Ivy

Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Publisher: KensingtonBooks (Zebra Books)

ISBN: 978-1420125153
ASIN: B00GYLVRRE
Pages: 400

Goodreads Rating: 4.45
My Rating: 5.0

Book Description:

The vampire, Roke, is raw, sensual, always in control. Yet somehow he’s allowed the unthinkable to happen: a nymph-like witch named Sally has used her magic to trick Roke into mating with her. The pair will remain bound for eternity unless Sally breaks the spell. The trouble is, she has no idea how. . .

Mating with Roke was an accident; at least that’s what Sally keeps telling herself. She’s on the hunt for her demon father, whose identity holds the key to releasing the spell. The search won’t be easy with Roke shadowing Sally’s every move. As they mate with a ferocity that leaves them both aching for more, Sally isn’t sure if her world is more dangerous without Roke—or with him. . .

My Take On The Book:

This book is so scorching it has the ability to make any grown woman blush and trust me, I did just that plenty of times.

Not only was it up there in the hot factor but it had just the right amount of mystery and intrigue that we as readers look for in a Paranormal book such as this. And lets not forget the action, as this book was definitely not short on that. Overall, it was a really good read. One of my favorite things about this book was the way you are introduced to the world the characters live in. While this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone! All the characters are introduced and explained in a way that lets your get the gist of their story while not giving away too much info or boring long time readers of the series. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on more from this series as I am already a long time fan of author Alexandra Ivy.

It's also safe to say that while I loved Sally and her spunk, I wanted a Roke of my own lol. The characters in this book where so well crafted, their reactions and decision so realistic that they seemed almost tangible.


5 Quills

If you feared that vampire books were dead (no pun intended) then fear no more. Pick up a copy of this book and let the talented Ms. Ivy prove you wrong.


About The Author 


I'm not exactly sure when I fell in love with books. Probably on my mother's knee listening to her read Dr. Seuss to me. I do remember that I was barely old enough to cross the street by myself when I discovered the delights of the local library. Could anything be more wonderful than spending summer days surrounded by stacks of Nancy Drew mysteries? Over the years I fell in love with Victoria Holt, Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien just to name a few. I read poetry, essays, biographies, and plays. In fact, I read anything I could get my hands on.

Years later (no, I'm not admitting how many) I'm still an avid reader, and my tastes are still as varied as they were in my youth, which I suppose helps to explain why I enjoy writing regency historicals under the name of Deborah Raleigh, as well as my contemporary paranormals as Alexandra Ivy. For now that is enough to keep me busy, but who knows what the future might hold!

I do have a few other loves in my life besides reading and writing, the most important being my unbelievably patient husband, David, and my two sons, Chance and Alexander. Without their constant support and belief in me, I never could have been able to follow my dreams. They are truly my heroes.


Thanks for stopping by,

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Autumn Rose Review + #Giveaway

 


The Dark Heroine:
Dinner With A Vampire 
The Dark Heroine Series
Book #1
Abigail Gibbs

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Fantasy
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 978-0062248732
ASIN: B0095I7UEC
Pages: 459


Book Description:

The addictive, enthralling debut by online sensation Abigail Gibbs. The sexiest romance you’ll read this year.

One moment can change your life forever…
For Violet Lee, a chance encounter on a darkened street draws her into a world beyond her wildest imaginings, a timeless place of vast elegance and immeasurable wealth – of beautiful mansions and lavish parties – where a decadent group of friends live for pleasure alone. A place from which there is no escape… no matter how hard Violet tries.

Yet all the riches in the world can’t mask the darkness that lies beneath the gilded surface, embodied in the charismatic but dangerous Kaspar Varn.

Violet and Kaspar surrender to a passion that transcends their separate worlds – but it’s a passion that comes at a price.

As featured on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Sunday Times, Guardian, Mail Online, Huffington Post and Sugarscape.


Autumn Rose 
The Dark Heroine Series
Book #2
Abigail Gibbs

Genre: New Adult Paranormal Fantasy
Release Date: January 28, 2014
Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN: 978-0062248756
ASIN: B009A8RHV8

Pages: 480
Goodreads Rating:  4.06
My Rating: 5.0

Book Description:

International sensation Abigail Gibbs draws us even further into the dangerous and romantic world of the Dark Heroines with AUTUMN ROSE, book two of her breathtakingly magical paranormal series.


Somewhere in a sleepy seaside town in England, Autumn Rose is living a seemingly quite life. But, buried deep under the surface are dark secrets. Autumn’s been dealing with a lot -- her grandmother is dead and the whirling social scene of London in which she was brought up is a world away. To make matters worse, she’s shunned and condemned at her new school, all because of the swirling marks on her skin that prevent her from blending in.


At school, the appearance of a handsome young man sends her world in turmoil. He shares the same markings as Autumn, and knows many of the secrets she’s tried to keep hidden. His arrival at school thrusts her into the limelight, with the unexpected popularity bringing danger as her secrets threaten to come to light. And, Autumn keeps dreaming of a human girl who is about to be seduced by a very dark Prince. Time is her enemy, and she must figure out how to save the human before it is too late.


AUTUMN ROSE continues Abigail Gibbs phenomenal Dark Heroine series with an alluring story of romance, hidden secrets, and captivating magic.



My Take On The Book:

When choosing a book to read, for me the deciding factor is an enthralling storyline. But what keeps me reading and invested in the book is chemistry, the kind that ignites and simmers… this book, this series is chalk full of that chemistry.

While I was aware that Autumn Rose could be read as a standalone I was really excited to read the first book in the series. I eagerly devoured book one and rushed to read book two without taking a break. Each book claimed a unique tagline that rang true and captivated me fully.

The story of Autumn Rose answers any and all questions you might have about her character after having read the first book and subtly continues the story of Kaspar and Violet Lee. Even though the last quarter of the book is a slight retelling of book one, the author does a great job of skimming over the scenes we already read through and kept the story going with new information about where the characters were heading.

Every character was mesmerizing in their own respect and the villains completely chilling. I for one cannot wait for book three when we get to meet the third Heroine and I sincerely hope that wait isn’t too long (I’m extremely impatient).

The Great (Pros):

  • Autumn. Vulnerable and beautiful and still scarily powerful. I love her spunk and sass. She was a quiet character that really blossomed into a leading lady. She was far from weak even though she did have many of those drowning moments but she always found a way to the surface.

  • Fallon. What’s not to love about him, he’s just too adorable.

  • Tee. So cute and spunky its easy to get attached to her character. I haven’t felt an investment in a non lead character’s well being since Rue in ‘The Hunger Games’.

  • Storyline. It was a completely unexpected story with so many ins and outs I didn’t know what to think at first. I loved the path Ms. Gibbs chose to walk us through with each character as they faced their fears. Unique and fresh and exactly what this ailing genre needs to keep it afloat.

  • Romance. What’s not to love about this romance. Fallon is too adorable when dealing with Autumn and it will melt even the strongest of hearts. He is completely genuine with his dealings and feelings (rhyme not intended) when it came to our girl. I love it!

  • Villians. Weird I know, but I do like a good ‘bad guy’… the animosity and despicable nature of these characters are what complete the story, what makes them whole.


The Not So Great (Cons):

None unless you count my complete and utter dislike for Nathan and Kaspar’s attitude making a 180 concerning Autumn.


5 Quills

This book and its predecessor my lovely readers and friends in well worth the time. Its an exceptional book and a unique storyline with captivating and mesmerizing characters. It is dark just as the series title and covers suggest, but it’s beautifully dark in its own respect. It will suck you in and refuse to let go. There are no better ways to describe this series other than telling you to read it and make your own assumptions… So what are you waiting for? Chop Chop! ;)

 “I received a free copy of the book from the author/publisher for my honest opinion. I was in no way compensated for this review and all opinions are expressly my own”


About The Author 

Abigail Gibbs was born and raised in deepest, darkest Devon, England. She is studying for a B.A. in English at the University of Oxford and considers herself a professional student, as the real world has yet to catch up with her. Her greatest fear is blood and she is a great advocate of vegetarianism, which logically led to the writing of her first novel, The Dark Heroine: Dinner with a Vampire. She splits her time between her studies, stories, and family, and uses coffee to survive all three.


Enter the Giveaway Here
GRAND PRIZE: 
$30 gift card to Starbucks, paperback of "The Dark Heroine: Dinner With a Vampire" (book 1) and some surprise Avon paranormal romance titles.

RUNNER UP:  
one runner up will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon