COLLISION COURSE by K.A. Mitchell

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COLLISION COURSE
Author: K.A. Mitchell
Source: Purchased at store
  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Samhain Publishing (November 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1605044148
  • ISBN-13: 978-1605044149
  • GENRE: M/M Erotic Romance
SYNOPSIS:
Paramedic Aaron Chase doesn’t have anything against love, but he knows it means a lot of responsibility, like when he had to step in to raise his siblings. With the last one off to college, Aaron’s anticipating enjoying life on his own terms. He certainly isn’t expecting Joey Miller to accidentally drop into his life. Sexy, funny and annoyingly optimistic, Joey’s tendency to get into trouble keeps sending him Aaron’s way; Joey knows all about love. He’s fallen in it ten times. All that experience has to count for something, right? With Aaron it’s different. Joey’s fallen for good.
MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first book in this genre. I am trying to read 5 M/M books to complete the challenge.
After all the talk I have heard about this genre, I was excited to be able to find a book at the book store for this challenge.  I thought the cover was great and the blurb didn’t sound too bad.  I had mixed reactions to this book though.
First the good.  The character of Joey was very likable for me.  He seemed care free and fun. I am still laughing at the remark of his cotton candy hair.  The sex in the book was different, hot and didn’t make me feel funny reading about it.  It was written well.
The bad part of the book, in my opinion was Aaron Chase.  I just couldn’t bring myself to like him.  He was arrogant and seemed like such an ass.  The writing did go all over the place at times as well.  In one sentence we are reading about so and so in one place, and in the next we are with someone else in a different scene.  The flow just didn’t feel right.
Not a bad book, but not a great book either.  I had high hopes for this genre. I will continue on my quest though to find the attraction in this type of book.
MY RATING:

 
  A Decent Read.
Has Some Drawbacks Though.


LOVE LETTERS: PERFECT STRANGERS by Jahnna Malcom

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LOVE LETTERS: PERFECT STRANGERS
Author: Jahnna N. Malcom
Source: Library Sale
  • Paperback
  • ISBN-10: 1416900462
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416900467
  • Pages: 224
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse
  • Publication Date: December 28, 2004
SYNOPSIS:
Dear Blue, Do you think it’s really possible to start over?

Madison and Jeremy are both running for president of their high school. They’ve been bitter enemies since Jeremy punk’d Madison freshman year.

Then Madison gets paired in an anonymous “pen pal” program. While the school election heats up, so do the letters between Madison and this guy who calls himself Blue. They’re practically hooked up on paper — and they’ve never even met!

Election Day reveals all — the winner, the loser, and the school’s hottest new couple.

MY THOUGHTS:

This is my first book by author Jahnna N. Malcom.  Even though it is a bit predicatable and corny, remember that it is for the younger group of teens.  The writing was great and flowed very well and the characters personalities and actions are what you would expect from young teens.  Even though you also know who Blue and Pinky are from the start of the book without much guessing really, it was still sweet and fun to watch them experience figuring it out for themselves.  

Overall, this was a cute and fun, light read to sit down with. I finished it in less than an hour, and I really enjoyed it. This would be perfect for the younger teens, older teens looking for a campy love story and adults who just want a quick and fun read to relive their highschool age!

MY RATING:



Very Good! Worth Spending Your Money on!

WEEKLY GIVEAWAY/CONTEST

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Here is this weeks giveaway contest.
  At times, there will be more than one book, but most of the time I will be featuring a weekly giveaway of one book. For these giveaways, I will NOT contact you if you win.  I will announce the winner and you will have 48 hours to respond.  If I don’t hear from you.  the book will be passed to the next winner in line. 
Now here is the book(s) for this week and the rules will follow after the description:
( Slightly Used Copies)
Descriptions: Click on each cover image
GIVEAWAY RULES:
You must be 18+ to enter this week. I am trusting all entries!
1. You must be a follower to enter.
2. Contest is only available to the USA.  
Sorry, but limited funds at this moment in time. 
This could change later.
3.  Leave a comment on this post.

OPTIONAL: 

4. Mention the contest on your blog for +1 extra entry.
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
5.  Tweet about this contest for +1 extra entry. 
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
6. Follow me on Twitter for +1 extra entry.
(Please post the link in a separate comment to qualify.)
This contest is open until 3/29/2010 with the winner being announced on 3/30/2010.
Good luck!

WINNER of the Weekly Giveaway

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Last week I offered Vampire Kisses: The Beginning for the weekly giveaway. I used Random.org to pick a winner. The lucky entry is:
 
Congrats! Please email me at djsfoxylady@gmail.com with your mailing info!
Please include in the subject line: WEEKLY GIVEAWAY WINNER
Thank you to everyone who entered, and I will be posting this weeks giveaway shortly. Be sure to check out my other contest as well that ends tonight. There is still time to enter that one.

Thoughts for Bloggers

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I had just picked up another book off my shelf to sit down and read after finishing my third book of the day. It was a book I have been dying to read for awhile now and I finally made it to it! (Yeah Me!)  Anyway, I don’t know about everyone else, but I always find myself reading the first couple pages in a book–the pages with the snippets from other reviewers–just to see if it is a blogger I know of.  Imagine my surprise when I opened up Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye and saw a few bloggers mentioned! I saw a snippet from Erotic Horizon, The Book Binge, Romance Junkies, and a few others. First of all Congrats! That is so awesome! I also saw on her website reviews from All about N and Smexy Books!
I think when reviewers get part of their review mentioned in a book, it is the ultimate recognition for us.  We read, we spend time writing reviews, and we try to share our thoughts on books so others can get a feel for the book.  It makes me wonder, has my hard work ever been recognized?  I have found snippets and sometimes full posts of my reviews on numerous blogs by authors, but I have yet to find a print book with my blog listed. Now, I am not complaining! Don’t get me wrong!  I am just curious. So now, I am fumbling through all of my books, trying to see if I happen to see my name in those glorious pages of recognition! To me, that would be the highest honor. 
The main reason for this post is not only to congratulate all of those who have had their reviews mentioned, but to also make the bloggers aware that we are heard and we are recognized.  Next time you pick up that new release, and you know you have reviewed for that author in the past, be sure to check and see if your blog was featured in those pages!
If you have had any part of your review posted in a book, leave me a comment or drop me an email! I would love to take a look at it. I will give you praise! 

(and if you see my name, shout it out to me! LOL ;P)