This one greeted me when I arrived home from work this evening and I'm doing the happy dance. I have had "Ashes Of Midnight", pre-ordered for weeks! I LOVE Lara Adrian's Midnight Breed Series!
I'm going to make this one last because the next book "Shades of Midnight", isn't due out until the Spring of 2010! YIKES!!!
After reading Ms. Moonlight's review, I couldn't resist picking up this "sex fest"... lol
I'm a glommer, therefore I purchased Jo Davis' second book without reading her first one!! And, yes, the first book is in the "alps".LOL
This addiction is getting worse and worse....
"The Girl Who Stopped Swimming", I won from a blog contest at Wendy's Minding Place. If you haven't been by Wendy's blog you should, it is not to be missed!
Thank you Wendy!
Late last week I received Charlaine Harris' novel "Dead Until Dark", which I won in a contest at the lovely Cecile's Blog! Thank you so much Cecile!!!
Okay, so I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Patricia Briggs "Mercy Thompson", series. I won "Moon Called", a while back at Renee's.
Then I won Blood Bound and Iron Kissed at '>Linda's
Thank you Renee and Linda!
And.... I won "Relentless", by Lauren Dane, a book that I was truly coveting in a contest at Jaci Burton's blog. Jaci has been incredibly generous to me and a big thank you goes to her as well!
I am currently engrossed in Jaci's Demon Hunter series and will be reviewing each book on a weekly basis until the release of "Taken By Sin", the fourth book in the series. Watch for a contest announcement in the next week or so...
I also purchased "Chains", by Shiloh Walker and I think this promotional video rocks!!
I'm working on a couple of reviews along with reading madly so if I'm off line for a while, that is why. :)
What is everyone reading??
Another question, because I'm curious, do you like videos developed to promote books? Should I do a poll? LOL...
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33 comments:
Wow, a lot of great books there! :D
I have heard much about P Briggs. And I did get a Lara Adrian book, she had one you could download for free, yay.
Videos, not really no, I never tend to watch them
Hi Lea,
so many great books, lucky you!! And I'm so waiting for my Ashes of Midnight to arrive!
I'm curious to hear what you think of Patricia Brigg's Moon Called...
Right now I'm reading Pamela Palmer's Desire Untamed, I like big cats and this new series, Feral Warriors has many of them!
I just finished reading Vivi Anna's Inferno, which was really good. Now I've picked up Jean Johnson's The Mage.
I pre-ordered Ashes of Midnight, should arrive this week. And I picked up Relentless a few weeks ago. Looks like a good one, I haven't read this author yet, so I should be interesting.
WOW, what an awesome haul, some hot covers there!
Yes, I love the video trailers to promote books, I put one up for Royal Blood and I just adore the music
Nice haul Lea, I hope you like "Six" as much as I did. :o)
As far as promotion videos go, I think they do their job- at least with me. I have gone out and purchased books based on some of these videos, so the promoting worked on me!
By the way, I love the new colors on your blog! Nice job Lea. :o)
Wow - awesome books. I am a hige Briggs fan..you will have fun with those. I really want to read Lara Adrian..just downloaded the first in that series.
Good Morning Blodeuedd:
Patricia Briggs has a HUGE following, and I've read rave reviews about her Mercy Thompson series. It's so great to have 3 in the series to read. I'll have to post my thoughts when done. :)
Lara Adrian ROCKS - I hope you enjoy the free download...
Warm Regards
L
Hi Eva!
How are you?? Pamela Palmer's Desire Untamed sounds very interesting, I'll have to look it up. Shifters are always so yummy... :)
I've been thinking about you and hope all is well.
Warm Regards
L
Hi Anna!!
I've added Vivi Anna's Aphrodisia books to my list based on your recommendation. I'm going to have to head over to your blog, I can't remember if I read a review of Inferno or not... lol My mind is going..
I think "Relentless" is the sequel to "Undercover" by Lauren Dane, however maybe it works as a stand alone too. I really enjoy Lauren Dane's work so I hope these ones are as good as the others I've read.
I can't wait to read AOM.. Once I start I can't put Lara Adrian's books down. :)
Warm Regards
L
Hey Teddyree!
Thank you!! :) I like book video trailers too, as long as they are well done with appropriate music. I think it creates interest in the book. We have become such an image motivated society with respect to promotion of goods now why not books too?
I hope all is well with you.
Warm Regards
L
Hi Ms. M.!
Thank you. ;o) I'll review "Six", when I get to it. After reading your review, I couldn't resist. lol
I like the videos too as I mentioned to Teddyree. I have been attracted to a book through seeing a video.
I hope you have a great Tuesday!
Warm Regards
L
Hi Mand!
Thank you for your comment. I'm looking forward to reading the Briggs' books. I like UF for a break sometimes and so many blogger friends have recommended her work. :)
I hope you like Lara Adrian's work as much as I do. :)
Best Regards
L
Wow! Your TBR stack sounds like it's probably as crazy as mine. :)
You got SIX?!??!?!?!? You brave woman!! I don't know...oh, who am I kidding, I'll likely get it, too. Maybe. Okay, I may need a martini first, lol.
I remember MsM reading that one, lol.
Happy Reading Lea!!
((hugs))
PS....I'm really diggin' this purple!!
Hey Chris!
LOL!! My TBR stack are "alps" with avalanches... It's very bad... Obscene really. lol
Have a Great Day..
L
Hey Barbara!
I know.. lol I found Ms. M's review um, intriguing.... LOL
Thanks re the purple - a change is good. :)
Warm Regards
L
Hey Lea, wow you got some books :).
I read both of Jo Davis's Firefighter books and really liked them. I think you will too.
Happy reading to you!
Hi AmyC:
Yes Ma'am, the avalanches are REALLY out of control AmyC... However, summer reading is almost here so hopefully things will level out a bit! lol
((hugs))
L
Hi Lea!
You have some great books there my friend! I would love to find a couple of them.
I love the promotional videos that are made as book trailers. It's something new for me, and I love to look for them.
Dottie :)
You got a great haul of books!!
I really need to start reading the Midnight Breed Series - I have the first two in my TBR list and I need to get started on them.
I just love Charlaine Harris and need to get caught up on her series as well - I really need to get back into my series books - so many new ones have been published.
I also have Moon Called on my TBR list as well - It sounds like it might be a really good series to get started on.
Happy Reading!!!
Hi Lea,
I haven't done a review an Inferno, so you wouldn't be able to find it. But both books Hell Kat and Inferno I would recommend. If you like Erotica and Futuristic settings, you should enjoy these stories. :)
WOW! You got some wonderful reads there Lea.
I'm a HUGE fangirl of Pat Briggs. I hope you like Mercy. :)
Are you serious?? The next Breeds book won't be out until next spring??? That sucks! I'm really looking forward to Andreas book. I hope it's better than Niko's.
Oh, and congrats again on your winnings.
(((hugs))) VFG
Hey Lea!!! Very nice book load you have there!!! Admiring some of them right now!!! I am glad that you received mine!!!
When I first started collecting books for my TBR pile, I was proud that I would read as I would go and the stack was not so bad.... but now that I have learned about sooooo many authors from all of you guys... ((I looked last nigt and ran in fear)) I may need a new house!! Just for the books! I will be posting a list of books I have been treating myself to after the contest is over at my place!!! Hubby... has not seen the piles yet... they are still hididng in my closet.. fixing to move into Brooke's closet space... then it is upstairs from there... lol!!! I don't want to give anything away... but I see some of the books that I got too... =)
What a great assortment of books, I take it you will be calling in sick this week ;)) Have a great week.
what a great list of books!!
I have been looking forward to the release of Ashes of Midnight. I haven't gotten to it in the series yet, heck I have only read the first one Kiss of Midnight (I loaned the series to my mother after she finished reading BDB).
I got my copy of Daring Time from Beth Kery along with a pen, mousepad, and nail file Saturday. Like the rest of the bloggers I will probably do a post about my most recent books in the next couple of days. My kids are out of school for the summer and I feel like I can't even get 5 mins of reading time in much less get to my computer. Every time I open it my son says I want to play, can I have your computer. It's going to be a long summer!!! lol
I'm happy to see that the Princess is happy with her new bowls. And I am ashamed... I didn't even notice the new banner until I read about it and had to scroll back up. I love the purple hair!!
Happy Reading!
Hey Dottie!
When I finish reading a couple of them I'll send them on to you. :)
Not "Ashes of Midnight", though, that is one of my 'keeper' series! lol
I really like the promotional book trailers too Dottie! I think it helps to turn folks on to the genre. :)
Warm Regards
L
Hey Kara!
You must try the Midnight Breed series! It is so good. My favorite is Midnight Awakening - Tegan's story... He is yummy... lol
I will get to the rest the TBR is to out of control right now! lol
Warm Regards
L
Hi Anna!
I love Erotica in futuristic settings, so I will definitely look forward to the reads. :) Thank you for the recommendations.
Regards
L
Hey VFG!
I hope you enjoyed a lovely long weekend! Nice to see your note. :)
Great to hear you like Mercy, Anna and Renee have both recommended as well.. I like UF so I'm sure I will enjoy Patricia Briggs.
Warm Regards
L
Hi Cicele!
Well welcome to the books taking over houses gang!! lol I have to update my photo's of the TBR - it's even worse than the last time I took pictures. My son looks at them all and says, "When are you going to read all those books Mom?" lololol My husband, he just shakes his head. lol
Hi Ann Marie:
I wish I could call in sick this week - not a chance! lololol
You have a great week too. :)
L
Hi Heather:
I remember those days all to well. It is so hard to keep young children occupied all summer. It is often so stressful. ((hugs))
Happy you got DT! I so hope you enjoy it Heather. :)
Happy Reading to you too...
L
I've only read one book by Lara Adrian, but I have a feeling I need to get with the program here. And I loved Patricia Briggs' "CRy Wolf", so I know at some point I must get this series too. Awesome book pimpage, Lea LOL.
LOL Stacy!
Well, us book addicts/lovers got to stick together right?
I'm going to drop by your spot in a while...
Work, ugh...
Warm Regards
L
Great list of books!
I very seldom watch book videos.
Thanks Estella!
I tune to book videos if I visit an author's website and she/he is promoting a new book.
It is a curiosity thing for me more than anything. Some of them are pretty good though!
It's always nice to see your comments.
Happy Reading
L
Oh my Lea...
The mother load... i as well await your thoughts on the Briggs books..
Lara Adrian is definately on my list..
E.H>
Wow you got some great books!! Congrats! I can't wait to get Adrian's new one!
Hi EH:
I'm hoping to read the Patricia Briggs books this summer. They aren't big books so they won't take too long.
Thanks
L
Hi Tracy!
Yeah, I'm really excited. I usually read Lara Adrian's books as soon as I get them, but I'm going to savor this one a little. lol
Happy Reading!
L
I'm jealous of your tbr pile. I'm a big fan of Jo Davis and am looking forward to reading Zack's story. I'm currently reading Melissa Randall's "Sexually Satisfied."
Hey Jane!
I've not heard of Melissa Randall before, however will have to look up her book. I love the title of your current read!
Happy Reading!
L
Hey Hon,
Just dropping in to see what goodies you're talking about this week.
I wish I had more time for reading...they all sound sooooo interesting!
:-(
Hawk
HA! Hawk...
My reading time is pretty bad right now too. I just like collecting them and stacking them in my TBR!!!
It's a sickness I tell you....
((hugs))
L
I want to go shopping with you Lea! We'd have a blast! I don't know how many times I went and put some back on shelf, saying 'later' then ordering when I get home, LOL. And too forgetting to get those I so wanted to get! I love that series by Patricia Briggs! My hubby is a mechanic LOL. So it was cool reading these! I have a couple of Charlaine Harris and one of my goals are to start more series (as well as finish up series!) Adrian (this series is so good but have to catch up and going to start again, LOL), Opel (she's hot!), Walker (so love Shioh's voice and stories, so emotional!)Davis (yum, firemen!) and Dane (one of my favorite authors) are on my wishlist, whew!
I just did a review and have a couple more to write, on on a Nocturne Bites book and too a couple print historicals I read that I need to write up!
I put down Mary Balogh's book so many times to pick up others to review! So this weekend I want to just read! I'm finishing up tonight a book by Alisha Page, I can't remember the title! Its a werewolf one in ebook, LOL. So then Balogh and then probably a cowboy read. :)
have a great weekend!
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