FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON by Jeaniene Frost

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FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON
Author: Jeaniene Frost
  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon; Original edition (February 9, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061583227
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061583223
SYNOPSIS:
The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows—her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield—and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family’s past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness—and a demon shapeshifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who lusts for a taste of her.
He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human—even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together . . .
Because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost. 
MY THOUGHTS:
I have never read the other books by this author that are so popular, but I will definitely be checking them out now after reading this book. 
I loved all the characters in this book.  Denise was a little whiney at first, but she does change throughout the book for the better.  Spade is just hot!  He needs no further explanation.  If Cat and Bones were wonderful so I know the series that features them will probably be devoured by me in one day as soon as I get them.  
I have read a bunch of review from numerous blogs, and everyone says that this book was not as great as they expected it to be.  I don’t see what was wrong with the book. It had plenty of action and romance for me.  (Can I get a HELL YEAH for that shower scene that Denise got to witness of Spade?!) HAWT!  Not to mention Ian sounds like a character I can’t wait to see unfold on the pages. Especially with more mentions to his piercing! I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next on in this series due out this summer in 2010.
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

STRESSED IN SCOTTSDALE by Marcia Fine

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STRESSED IN SCOTTSDALE 
Author: Marcia Fine
Source: Publisher/Bostick
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Paperback: 342 pages
  • Publisher: L’Image Press, LLC (January 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0615315135
  • ISBN-13: 978-0615315133
SYNOPSIS:
With the absurdities of desert living set in her literary cross hairs, Fine once again skewers some of Scottsdale’s finest while her protagonist, Jean, tries to find sanity in a world where it rains dirt and blind sheep fall off mountains. Modern living isn’t for sissies and Fine addresses the deeper issues of the environment and political corruption as she couches them in laugh-out-loud lines. It is wickedly funny.
MY THOUGHTS:
OMG! I seriously thought I would pee my pants when reading this book.  It is so funny, and the author hits the nail on the head with every chapter.  You will find yourself nodding your head in aggreement with her tales of caos.  She uses witty humor with politics, relationships and just about everything else you can think of that can cause stress in your life.  She knows when to throw in the laugh out loud humor and keep you interested in finishing it all in one sitting. You will relate to alot of the story and find yourself remembering some of the sassy comments for future use!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

HEAVENLY by Jennifer Laurens

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HEAVENLY
Source: Contest Win from author
  • Paperback: 294 pages
  • Publisher: Grove Creek Publishing (August 15, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933963840
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933963846
SYNOPSIS:
I met someone who changed everything. Matthias. My autistic sister’s guardian angel. Honest. Inspiring. Funny. Hot. And immortal. That was the problem. What could I do? I did what any other girl would do-I fell in love with him.

Zoë’s sister darts in front of cars. Her brother’s a pothead. Her parents are so overwhelmed; they don’t see Zoë lost in her broken life. Zoë escapes the only way she knows how: partying. Matthias, a guardian sent from Heaven, watches over Zoë’s autistic sister. After Zoë is convinced he’s legit, angel and lost girl come together in a love that changes destiny.

But Heaven on Earth can’t last forever. 
MY THOUGHTS:
I was so excited to win this book in a contest offered by the author!  It sounded wonderful, especially since I have a daughter who has a form of autism along with hearing loss.  I can tell you that the author did a fantastic job of writing what a family goes through with an autistic child in the home.  Everyone struggles with the disability and each in their own way. 

In the book, Zoe deals with it by partying, her brother deals with it by drugs, and the parents are just overwhelmed with it all.  Then Zoe meets her sisters gaurdian angel Matthias.  He explains things to her and they fall in love with eachother.  He basically rescues Zoe as well as her sister.  

The ending will leave you with tears of happiness and sadness,  but a lesson will be learned as well.  The author has done an amazing job with her story telling and flow of writing.  There is going to be a sequel to the book and I can’t wait to read it as well!  The author did a Heavenly job with this book!

MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

FADE OUT by Rachel Caine

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FADE OUT (Morganville Vampires #7)
Author: Rachel Caine
Source: Library
  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Signet (November 3, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0451228669
  • ISBN-13: 978-0451228666
SYNOPSIS:
Without the evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville, the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again…

Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the local theatre company. But when one of Eve’s castmates goes missing after starting work on a short documentary, Eve suspects the worst. Claire and Eve soon realize that this film project, whose subject is the vampires themselves, is a whole lot bigger-and way more dangerous-than anyone suspected. 


MY THOUGHTS:
FINALLY, the library got to me on the list for this book.  I had been waiting forever it seemed to get to read it! I was in Morganville Limbo and wanting more of this series!  In this book we get to see more of the emotions and relationship issues evolve between Michael, Eve, Claire and Shane.  The author touches on subjects that real teens would have an issue with in the real world.  We even get to have Myrnin back for his comical take on vampires.  The book did seem to be more of a filler book, but I am such a fan of this series, that I didn’t mind one bit.  I got my Morganville fix.  I think this book could be one that could easily be skipped in the series and you wouldn’t miss to much, but if you are seriously addicted to this series, you wouldn’t want to miss any of it!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!


DARE TO SURRENDER by Lilli Feisty

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DARE TO SURRENDER
Author: Lilli Feisty
Source: Publisher
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Forever; 1 edition (February 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446541931
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446541930
SYNOPSIS:
HE MEETS HIS MATCH.
SHE MEETS HER MASTER.

Art gallery curator Joy Montgomery has never liked her body’s generous curves. And she’s always been too shy to explore her wild side. But tonight, everything is going to change . . . Desperate to save her job, Joy approaches bad-boy artist Ash Hunter and asks him to exhibit his erotic work at her gallery. Ash agrees on one condition: Joy must pose as his model. But business soon turns to pleasure, as Joy experiences a passion beyond her wildest imaginings and Ash finds more than just inspiration in his voluptuous new muse.

MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first book by this author and I wasn’t sure what to expect.  The cover was sensual and amazing,  the blurb sounded wonderful and romantic, and I had read great reviews on the book.  I was excited to finally start reading it.  
There is only one word that describes this book! HOT!!!  The characters are hot, the dialogue is hot, it will leave YOU hot!  This book has some light BDSM, sweet romance and characters that seem real with real life situations!  The author knows how to write erotica and has a way to keep you panting for more!  I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next!
MY RATING:

Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!