(ARC Review) Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands

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BORN TO BITE
Argeneau Series #13
Author: Lynsay Sands
Source: Publisher
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Avon (August 31, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061474320
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061474323

SYNOPSIS:

Legend has it that Armand Argeneau is a killer in the bedroom . . .

But with all three of his late wives meeting unfortunate and untimely ends, is this sexy immortal a lover or a murderer? That’s what Eshe d’Aureus intends to find out. As an enforcer, it’s her job to bring rogue vampires to justice, even if the rogue in question makes her blood race red hot.

Armand knew she was trouble the moment Eshe roared into town on her motorcycle, clad in tight black leather. She claims she’s hiding from dangerous fiends, though he suspects something more. But after three wives who’ve all had trouble remaining, well, undead, Armand is reluctant to open his heart again. Then strange accidents start to happen, each deadlier than the last, and Armand realizes he may not have much time to prove he’s a lover, not a slayer. 

MY THOUGHTS:

FINALLY! When it comes to this series, I am a serious stalker of the author’s website.  I check weekly, if not daily, to see if there is any news about this series! When the announcement about this book came out, I was doing a happy dance! Wait, you are here for a review and not my excitement. Sorry.

Armand is the father of Thomas, Nicholas and Jeanne Louise. We have met each of them in previous books and the focus of this story is clearing Armand of murder while proving Nicholas is also innocent of his crimes.  While Lucian sends Eshe out to Armand’s home under the pretense of Armand hiding her out from the bad guys,  we also discover that Eshe is actually there to look into the murders of Armand’s previous wives.  It turns into a mystery of finding out the truth, with romance and witty dialogue along the way!

I loved this book in the series.  While I am not a huge fan of the character of Eshe, this book really let her shine and bring Armand into a story of his own.  We had the suspense that the author is great at writing, but the important part is she didn’t fail on the romance and witty humor that she is also known for!  Imagine not eating for centuries and trying to figure out what a can of whipped cream is and how it works! Then imagine looking at a bottle of Metamucil for the first time and seeing a pretty picture on the front thinking it would be yummy! Of course, what makes the humor even better is Bricker trying to explain these things to both of them!  I personally can’t wait for Bricker’s story and I keep begging Ms. Sands to use me as Bricker’s life mate!

The suspense was perfectly paced with surprises all throughout the book. The author keeps you guessing at who the true murderer is and kept leading me in different directions.  Yet when all is revealed, I was still surprised and loved how it played out.

If you haven’t read any of The Argeneau series yet,  you must sink your teeth into them as soon as possible!  Then when you do, I can guarantee that you will be a series stalker just like me!  Well done again Ms. Sands for bringing me another wonderful Argeneau book!  Just remember me when you do Bricker’s story!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading! 5 STARS

GIVEAWAY!

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Today I have a special treat for you! Since I went and met the wonderful author, T.K. Richardson yesterday, I just so happened to pick up an extra SIGNED copy of Return the Heart for one lucky person!  I also have some bookmarks as well to throw in with the book for you to keep or pass out to others!
RETURN THE HEART
by T.K. Richardson
To a casual passerby, Lilly Paige is anything but special. As a seventeen year old, she is faced with all the complications of a teenager, but deep down there is much more. Lilly has a gift, though sometimes it seems to be a curse.

Lilly can peer into the hearts of others – their deepest, darkest secrets are there for Lilly to see – but to what end? Raised by aloof parents, Lilly has been independent her whole life, but soon she will need to rely on her friends to evade an evil that has sold her gift to the highest bidder on the black market. Lilly and her four closest friends are immersed in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, that will not only reveal more about Lilly’s gift, but also her link to an old Russian prophecy.

Can Lilly and her friends escape the danger that is so close they can practically feel it? Where will their perilous journey lead them – to darkness or light? 

GIVEAWAY
Here are the rules:
1. Contest is open to the USA only. (sorry but I am low on shipping money this month)
2.  You don’t need to be a follower, but I would love it if you would be!
3.  Leave an email address with a comment for me to contact you if you win!

Contest will run until Friday, August 27th, 2010.  The winner will be announced on 8/28/2010.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck!!!

Author Signing with T.K. Richardson!!

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Today I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the fabulous author, T.K. Richardson!  I had so much fun meeting her! We talked about a lot of things but mainly books and book blogging!  After the signing, we went to Starbucks and had tea.  My husband and I had such a wonderful time chatting with her and getting to know her.  And just so you know TK, I was just as nervous as you! It is always so thrilling and exciting to meet amazing authors who are behind the wonderfully written books we read!  Be sure to tell that wonderful teen to stop by here sometime as well!

So here is the photo I took with the author:

She has to be one of the sweetest authors ever!!!  She even presented me with a bag full of swag!! THANK YOU!!

I also picked up a copy of her book, Return the Heart to giveaway tomorrow here on the blog! Yes, it is even signed!! So be sure to check back tomorrow for the contest!  She has already posted more pictures from the signing on her blog, so be sure to check it out!

Authors Site: T.K. Richardson
Authors Blog: My Writing Masquerade

(ps…I know you are jealous Alex!)

WINNER!!!!

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First of all I would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Fiction Vixen for guest posting on my blog! Also thank you for providing the giveaway for everyone!  Stop by anytime and feel free to write a guest post for my blog anytime!

Now for the winner of the giveaway! The winner of My Way To Hell by Dakota Cassidy is:

Congrats!!! Thank you to everyone who entered! I will be emailing the winner shortly and you will have 48 hours to respond! If I don’t hear back from you within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen!

Thanks again to Fiction Vixen and to all who stopped by!

In case you are wondering—I am team Saggy Shelf!  I seriously need to downsize, but I love all of my pretty books so much that it makes it hard! LOL 

Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

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SWEETHEARTS
Author: Sara Zarr
Source: Purchased

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316014567
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316014564

SYNOPSIS:


As children, Jennifer Harris and Cameron Quick were both social outcasts. They were also one another’s only friend. So when Cameron disappears without warning, Jennifer thinks she’s lost the only person who will ever understand her. Now in high school, Jennifer has been transformed. Known as Jenna, she’s popular, happy, and dating, everything “Jennifer” couldn’t be—but she still can’t shake the memory of her long-lost friend.

When Cameron suddenly reappears, they are both confronted with memories of their shared past and the drastically different paths their lives have taken.

MY THOUGHTS:

Boy was I fooled into thinking this was going to be a sweet little romance about reunited childhood friends.  This was definitely not an easy read.  It was more serious than I thought it was going to be and left me with a heavy heart when I finished it.

Cam and Jennifer were best friends growing up and also social outcasts.  Jennifer was teased for being heavy and sensitive.  Cam was also teased and bullied by the other children in school.  Together they become the best of friends.  When Cam disappears, Jennifer believes he is dead.  She deals with the loss and slowly transforms herself into Jenna.  She is now popular, skinny and has tons of friends at a new school.  Then Cam reappears and turns her world upside down.  She hides from all of her friends that she knows Cam.  She doesn’t want to be that same girl again that Cam knew when they were little.  Together they struggle with dealing about the past and what happened to them before Cam disappeared. 

Don’t expect a teen romance with this book.  It deals with deeper emotions and real life situations that most people don’t have to deal with or even want to think about.  The writing was great yet at the end I wanted more.  I wanted a few more chapters to get a better closure.

MY RATING:

 
Okay book, but it left me wanting more! 3 STARS