*Cover Reveal* Monica Murphy's Second Chance Boyfriend

It's Cover Reveal Time! And it's not just for one book, but two! The first is for Monica Murphy's Second Chance Boyfriend, her follow up to One Week Girlfriend, which also happens to be the second cover reveal! One Week Girlfriend has a new cover to complement the new book. So without further ado....here we go!

Second Chance Boyfriend (Drew + Fable #2)

by Monica Murphy
Release Date: April 2013
Cover Designed by: Sarah Hansen at Okay Creations
Cover Reveal Organized by: YA Bound Blog Tours

Summary from Goodreads:

Lost. 

That one single word best describes my life at this very moment. I lost the last games of the season and both my team and my coach blame me. I lost the last two months because I drowned in my own despair like a complete loser. And I lost the only girl who ever mattered because I was afraid being with me would destroy her. 

But now I realize how truly lost I am without her. She has become my story…and even though she acts like she’s moved on, I know she still thinks about me just as much as I think about her. She’s beautiful, sweet—and so damn vulnerable, all I want to do is help her. Be there for her.

Love her… 

If only I could convince Fable to give me a second chance. Then I wouldn’t feel so lost anymore, and neither would she. We could be found together.

Forever.

*** 

Take a look at the revamped cover of One Week Girlfriend:

One Week Girlfriend (Drew + Fable #1)

by Monica Murphy
Release Date: 01/11/13

Summary from Goodreads:

New Adult Contemporary Romance
**Mature situations and sexual content - recommended for ages 17+**

Temporary. That one single word best describes my life these last few years. I’m working at a temporary job until I can finally break free. I’m my little brother’s temporary mother since our mom doesn’t give a crap about either of us. And I’m that temporary girl all the guys want to get with because I give it up so easily. According to the rumors, at least.

But now I’m the temporary girlfriend of Drew Callahan, college football legend and all around golden guy. He’s beautiful, sweet—and he’s hiding way more secrets than I am. He’s brought me into this fake life where everyone seems to hate me. And everyone seems to want something from him. The only thing he seems
to want though is…

Me.

I don’t know what to believe anymore. All I know is, I think Drew needs me. And I want to be there for him.

Forever.

About the Author
Monica Murphy is a writer, a wife and a mom. She drinks too much coffee and spends too much time in front of her computer. She likes to read, she watches bad reality TV and she
sometimes acts younger than she really is. Though most of the time she's sure her kids think she's a complete buzz kill.
One Week Girlfriend, a new adult/contemporary romance, is Monica's first book.

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ONE WEEK GIRLFRIEND available NOW

all the best, dear readers!

*Cover Reveal* J. Lynn's (aka Jennifer L. Armentrout) Wait For You

Guys, guys....So, this was my planned Waiting on Wednesday post, but the fab Jennifer L. Armentrout/J. Lynn and the book gods threw me for a loop! But, hell yes, I'm super excited!

*This meme is brought to you by Breaking the Spine*

*Insert record scratch sound effect*

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS GORGEOUSNESS? Probably not, but here it is!

DUDE.

Wait For You
by J. Lynn
Publication Date: February 27th, 2013

Synopsis:
Some things are worth waiting for…
Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on time, make sure the bracelet on her left wrist stays in place, not draw any attention to herself, and maybe—please God—make a few friends, because surely that would be a nice change of pace. The one thing she didn’t need and never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself.

Some things are worth experiencing…
Cameron Hamilton is six feet and three inches of swoon-worthy hotness, complete with a pair of striking blue eyes and a remarkable ability to make her want things she believed were irrevocably stolen from her. She knows she needs to stay away from him, but Cam is freaking everywhere, with his charm, his witty banter, and that damn dimple that’s just so… so lickable. Getting involved with him is dangerous, but when ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around each other becomes impossible, he brings out a side of her she never knew existed.

Some things should never be kept quiet…
But when Avery starts receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she’s has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will she resurface this time with one less scar? And can Cam be there to help her or will he be dragged down with her?

And some things are worth fighting for…

Reviews have been fantastic so far and people are saying that Cam is now favorite over Aiden (Covenant Series) and Daemon (Lux Series). This is, just....inconceivable to me! Methinks this must be a damn good book!

Here's what people have been saying:
“J. Lynn creates a wonderful cast of characters that will make you laugh, swoon, and cry. Cam stole my heart.” – Cora Carmack, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of LOSING IT

“For the love of all that is Cameron without a shirt on! Wait for You will have you laughing out loud, fanning yourself and anxiously waiting to know what will happen next.” – Molly McAdams, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of FROM ASHES and TAKING CHANCES

“I don't think I have ever read a NA Contemporary novel with as much depth as this one. It really moved me and by the end I was just speechless over how inspirational and uplifting it was as well as being sexy and cute and funny and emotional.” - K Books

“Wait For You is uniquely different from anything else J. Lynn's written but it might possibly be her best work yet.” – Jenuine Cupcakes

“For all of you in love with Aiden and Daemon, PREPARE YOURSELVES! Your heart will have to expand a little more for Cam.” Total Bookaholic

“For the love of all things CAM, this book deserves more than 5 stars.” – Mundie Moms

“I cannot even begin to explain how much I adored this perfectly crafted contemporary.” – Shortie Says

About the Author:
J. Lynn, also known as Jennifer L. Armentrout, is the USA TODAY Bestselling author of the adult romance Gamble Brothers’ series, the young adult Lux Series and award winning Covenant Series. She pretty much writes everything—contemporary, paranormal, and fantasy. All of her books have one thing in common no matter the name or genre: kissing… and stuff. When she’s not busy writing, which is never, she’s usually hanging out with dog Loki, watching reruns of The Walking Dead, or procrastinating on the Internet. You can find out more about Jennifer by visiting the following websites

Jennifer’s Website | Jennifer’s Twitter | Jennifer’s Facebook

SOOOO, what are you waiting for!??!

Go Get It!
Amazon | Barnes & Noble

all the best, dear readers!

*Teaser Tuesday* Courtney Cole's If You Stay

*This meme is brought to you by MizB at Should Be Reading*

Let me tell you, I like nothing better than a good teaser! It's the intrigue, the butterflies, the quickening breath of excitement. It's the, "I MUST DROP EVERYTHING AND GET MY HANDS ON THIS BOOK" feeling that I love. So, let me share....enjoy...and hope you find something that piques your interest.

Here's how to play:
* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

If You Stay
by Courtney Cole
Publication Date: February 5th, 2013


He dips his head and kiss­es me again. This time, it is a kiss with promise. Of things to come, of things that might be. It fills me up with hope and I re­al­ize with a start that this is the first time I’ve felt tru­ly hope­ful in quite some time. It’s quite a feel­ing and for just a sec­ond, I think that I might not be crazy af­ter all, be­cause it feels right.

Source:
Courtney Cole's If You Stay (on Goodreads)

You like that? I like that.....

We want more!
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Intrigued yet? Will you be reading or have you already read If You Stay?

all the best, dear readers!

*Jump for Joy!* This Week’s New Releases

I'm BACK! The flu knocked me out for TWO HORRENDOUS weeks. Seriously. Knocked. Me. Out.

But, I'm happy to be back, and just in time! This is a big week of new releases! So, let's get to it!

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Monday’s are hard enough, but fortunately, there is the prospect of new books to get us through the day! Tomorrow’s bringing us some book birthdays, so take a look, process your pre-orders, plan your trips to the store!

The Best Man
by Kristan Higgins
Publication Date: February 26th, 2013

Synopsis:
Faith Holland left her hometown after being jilted at the altar. Now a little older and wiser, she's ready to return to the Blue Heron Winery, her family's vineyard, to confront the ghosts of her past, and maybe enjoy a glass of red. After all, there's some great scenery there....

Like Levi Cooper, the local police chief-and best friend of her former fiancé. There's a lot about Levi that Faith never noticed, and it's not just those deep green eyes. The only catch is she's having a hard time forgetting that he helped ruin her wedding all those years ago. If she can find a minute amidst all her family drama to stop and smell the rosÉ, she just might find a reason to stay at Blue Heron, and finish that walk...

Source:
Goodreads

I am SUPER excited for this book, the first of a series set in the beautiful Finger Lakes area of the East Coast. Kristan Higgins never fails to make me laugh, cry, and reread to do it all again. I've already read the first few chapters that were available online and I can tell this will be another winner!

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Shattered Promises (Shattered Promises #1) by Jessica Sorensen
Publication Date: February 26th, 2013

Synopsis:
**Mature Content Warning** 17+ for language and sexual content.
(A re-imagining of The Fallen Star told as a New Adult Paranormal)

For twenty-one year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. She knows nothing about her past and has been haunted by the same monsters in her nightmares for the last three years. Unemotional and numb to life, she feels disconnected from everyone. Until the very first day she cries. After that, nothing in her life is the same.
Her emotions slowly surface and she starts experiencing love, happiness, and anger, feelings she never knew existed. But they leave her confused and she doesn’t know whether to embrace them or run away from them.
Her life only gets more complicated when she meets Alex. Sexy, arrogant, and secretive, Alex can get under Gemma’s skin like no one can. Yet she’s drawn to him by an invisible connection she has no control over. She’s also seen him before. In her nightmares.
Every part of Gemma’s mind is screaming at her to stay away from Alex, but every other part of her is begging to get close to him. But the closer she gets, the more she realizes Alex knows more about her than he originally let on.
As secrets about her past unravel, Gemma’s life becomes threatened. She needs to figure out what’s going on, before she winds up dead. But the only person she can turn to for answers is the one person she isn’t sure she can trust.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

*Note: Links are not live as of Sunday morning. The search links are above and will be updated upon the book going live!

Things I Can't Forget (Hundred Oaks #3)
by Miranda Kenneally
Publication Date: March 1st, 2013

Synopsis:
Companion to Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker.

Kate has always been the good girl. Too good, according to some people at school—although they have no idea the guilty secret she carries. But this summer, everything is different…

This summer she’s a counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp, and she wants to put the past behind her. This summer Matt is back as a counselor too. He’s the first guy she ever kissed, and he’s gone from a geeky songwriter who loved The Hardy Boys to a buff lifeguard who loves to flirt…with her.

Kate used to think the world was black and white, right and wrong. Turns out, life isn’t that easy…

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Star Crossed (Stargazer #1) by Jennifer Echols
Publication Date: February 26th, 2013

Synopsis:
Wendy Mann loves her job rescuing celebrities from public relations scrapes. She grew up with nothing, and now she’s drawn to glitz, glamour, and a lighthearted lifestyle. She speaks her mind, so she’s just the tough cookie to tell stars the truth about how other people see them, even when they don’t want to hear it. But after six years at the top of her game, Wendy crosses the line. A star she was sent to save rebels against her and nearly gets her fired. To salvage her job, she must rehabilitate the career of a singing starlet with a penchant for posting inappropriate photos of herself and arguing online with her famous ex. Problem is, the ex is represented by Wendy’s arch nemesis from college, the hot and haughty Daniel Blackstone. And both stars are scheduled for a collision course on national television, broadcast live from Las Vegas.

Daniel’s uneasy when he hears Wendy Mann from his firm’s most hated competitor has been brought in to revive the career of his client’s ex-girlfriend. Daniel must win at any cost. And if he has to seduce Wendy to smooth the way to their partnership, he’s willing to sacrifice himself for the cause. But Daniel doesn’t count on the scorching heat between them—and when they get to Vegas, all bets are off.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter
Publication Date: February 26th, 2013

Synopsis:
Love or life.
Henry or their child.
The end of her family or the end of the world.
Kate must choose.

During nine months of captivity, Kate Winters has survived a jealous goddess, a vengeful Titan and a pregnancy she never asked for. Now the Queen of the Gods wants her unborn child, and Kate can't stop her--until Cronus offers a deal.

In exchange for her loyalty and devotion, the King of the Titans will spare humanity and let Kate keep her child. Yet even if Kate agrees, he'll destroy Henry, her mother and the rest of the council. And if she refuses, Cronus will tear the world apart until every last god and mortal is dead.

With the fate of everyone she loves resting on her shoulders, Kate must do the impossible: find a way to defeat the most powerful being in existence, even if it costs her everything.

Even if it costs her eternity.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

And last, but not least, one of my favorite books of 2012 is being released in print for the first time! If you didn't catch it before in e-book, you can now hold this beauty in your hands! =)

Losing It
by Cora Carmack
Publication Date: February 26th, 2013 (First time in Print, previously available only in e-book)

Synopsis:
Virginity.

Bliss Edwards is about to graduate from college and still has hers. Sick of being the only virgin among her friends, she decides the best way to deal with the problem is to lose it as quickly and simply as possible-- a one-night stand. But her plan turns out to be anything but simple when she freaks out and leaves a gorgeous guy alone and naked in her bed with an excuse that no one with half-a-brain would ever believe. And as if that weren't embarrassing enough, when she arrives for her first class of her last college semester, she recognizes her new theatre professor. She'd left him naked in her bed about 8 hours earlier.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Any books that I’ve missed that you’re looking forward to? I’d love for some recs! Comment below!

all the best, dear readers!

We interrupt the scheduled programing for...the flu

Dear readers,
I know that I said this blog would be slow to build, but I didn't anticipate this! I've been down with the flu for about two weeks. And when I say down, I say fully incapacitated. My husband joked that I might as well turn into a zombie.

My humor has also been down during this time. Let's just say, I didn't react well to this line of joking.

In this time, I have not written any blog posts, I have not read any books, I have not been able to leave my bed. I did not go to work, I did not study for my exams.

just...just...

ANYWHO, I just wanted to drop by to leave a note. I WILL be back! In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy your President's Day weekend!

all the best, dear readers!

*Teaser Tuesday* Richelle Mead's Indigo Spell

*This meme is brought to you by MizB at Should Be Reading*

Let me tell you, I like nothing better than a good teaser! It's the intrigue, the butterflies, the quickening breath of excitement. It's the, "I MUST DROP EVERYTHING AND GET MY HANDS ON THIS BOOK" feeling that I love. So, let me share....enjoy...and hope you find something that piques your interest.

Here's how to play:
* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!


OMG.OMG.OMG. IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO THE BOOK I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR FOR.EV.ER!! Please excuse my shouty caps. I'm just *THAT* excited!

The Indigo Spell (Book 3, of the spectacular Bloodlines series)
by Richelle Mead
Publication Date: February 12th, 2013

"I’m telling you, if you want to get a guy to do something that might be difficult, then the best way is to distract him so that he can’t devote his full brainpower to the consequences.”

“You don’t have a lot of faith in your own gender.”

“Hey, I’m telling you the truth. I’ve been distracted by sexy dresses a lot.”

I didn’t really know if that was a valid argument, seeing as Adrian was distracted by a lot of things. Fondue. T-shirts. Kittens. “And so, what then? I show some skin, and the world is mine?”

“That’ll help.” Amazingly, I could tell he was dead serious.

Source:
Richelle Mead's The Indigo Spell (on Goodreads)

You like that? I like that.....

I actually received my copy and finished The Indigo Spell at 1am this morning! I had been suffering the flu all day and the book won out over my drowsiness. It was just. THAT. good.

We want more!
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Intrigued yet? Will you be reading or have you already read The Indigo Spell?

all the best, dear readers!

*Jump for Joy!* This Week’s New Releases

*Hosted by i*Heart*BigBooks*

Monday’s are hard enough, but fortunately, there is the prospect of new books to get us through the day! Tomorrow’s bringing us some book birthdays, so take a look, process your pre-orders, plan your trips to the store!

The Indigo Spell (Book 3, of the spectacular Bloodlines series)
by Richelle Mead
Publication Date: February 12th, 2013

Synopsis:
In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Beautiful Bastard (Beautiful Bastard #1)

by Christina Lauren
Publication Date: February 12th, 2013
CAUTION: MATURE READERS ONLY!

Synopsis:
An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name calling. Discover the story that garnered more than two million reads online.

Whip-smart, hardworking, and on her way to an MBA, Chloe Mills has only one problem: her boss, Bennett Ryan. He’s exacting, blunt, inconsiderate—and completely irresistible. A Beautiful Bastard.

Bennett has returned to Chicago from France to take a vital role in his family’s massive media business. He never expected that the assistant who’d been helping him from abroad was the gorgeous, innocently provocative—completely infuriating—creature he now has to see every day. Despite the rumors, he’s never been one for a workplace hookup. But Chloe’s so tempting he’s willing to bend the rules—or outright smash them—if it means he can have her. All over the office.

As their appetites for one another increase to a breaking point, Bennett and Chloe must decide exactly what they’re willing to lose in order to win each other. Originally only available online as The Office by tby789—and garnering over two million reads on fan fiction sites—Beautiful Bastard has been extensively updated for re-release.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Jordyn (A Daemon Hunter Novel #1)

by Tiffany King
Publication Date: February 10th, 2013 (Available as of yesterday!)

Synopsis:
Hand to hand combat training: Check
Cardio and strength training: Check
Daemon hunting: Check
Anomaly: Check

Check, check, check, check...That's all my life is. There's nothing ordinary about me. I'm "special." I know this because I'm reminded of it every stinking day. I can kick a Daemon's ass with both hands tied behind my back. I can run up a mountain without breaking a sweat. Know what I can't do? Get guys to notice me, or hang out with friends like normal people do. I can't just be ordinary because I have an Arch Angel for a mentor who is always breathing down my neck, and a family of angelic Guides and Protectors who scrutinize every little thing I do. Just for a day I want a life where I'm no longer some anomaly, where I don't have to feel like a lab rat.

And then I met Emrys. Okay, so my mentor and family hate him, but probably for good reason. After-all, he is a Soul Trader, and they aren't the most trust worthy beings. But, he is sooo hot with his green eyes, leather jacket and the sexiest tattoo you've ever seen running down his back. And-he doesn't treat me like a project.

I've got myself in quite a little quandary here. Choosing between my responsibilities and the Trader that holds my heart is something I didn't sign up for. Torn between two different worlds, I must now decide who to trust and who to walk away from. What's a girl to do? See what I mean? I am an anomaly. I am Jordyn.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | Author's Website

Any books that I’ve missed that you’re looking forward to? I’d love for some recs! Comment below!

all the best, dear readers!

*Cover Reveal* Cora Carmack's Faking It

Raise your hands if you loved Losing It? (aka one of THE. BEST. examples of the New Adult genre...EVER) I'm guessing there would be a lot of hands raised. To say this book was game changer is to put it mildly. It was being heralded all across the web and as a result, the New Adult genre was promptly thrust into the spotlight. Losing It was my first foray into this world, and I, gladly, have not looked back since!

Imagine my fangirling excitement when I learned that we would soon be able to find out what became of sweet, wonderful Cade. Well, no need to imagine. It was something like this:

hrmm...and full disclosure, maybe a little of this:

ANYWHOO, because of all those feels above, I was DELIGHTED to take part in the Cover Reveal for Faking It! READY. STEADY. GO!

Faking It
by Cora Carmack
Publication Date: June 4th, 2013 by William Morrow Paperbacks

Synopsis:
Mackenzie "Max" Miller has a problem. Her parents have arrived in town for a surprise visit, and if they see her dyed hair, tattoos, and piercings, they just might disown her. Even worse, they're expecting to meet a nice, wholesome boyfriend, not a guy named Mace who has a neck tattoo and plays in a band. All her lies are about to come crashing down around her, but then she meets Cade.

Cade moved to Philadelphia to act and to leave his problems behind in Texas. So far though, he's kept the problems and had very little opportunity to take the stage. When Max approaches him in a coffee shop with a crazy request to pretend to be her boyfriend, he agrees to play the part. But when Cade plays the role a little too well, they're forced to keep the ruse going. And the more they fake the relationship, the more real it begins to feel.

Go Get It!
Amazon | Barnes & Noble| IndieBound | Books A Million | iTunes

DREAMY, no? Be sure to preorder at one of the links above! And if you HAVEN'T yet discovered Losing It, you're in luck! It's being released in paperback on February 26th! Be sure to check out my latest Teaser Tuesday featuring a hot lil snippet from the novel HERE!

all the best, dear readers!

*Waiting on Wednesday* Jennifer L. Armentrout's Apollyon

*This meme is brought to you by Breaking the Spine*

I may have mentioned before that patience is not my strong suit. I am very much one to enjoy immediate gratification, HOWEVER some things are worth the wait (she says reluctantly...).

Here's one of my most highly anticipated books of the first half of the year:


Apollyon
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publication Date: April 9th, 2013

Synopsis:
Fate isn’t something to mess with… and now, neither is Alex.

Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than Fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods—and Alex herself—to bring her back.

The gods have killed thousands and could destroy entire cities in their quest to stop Seth from taking Alex’s power and becoming the all-powerful God Killer. But breaking Alex’s connection to Seth isn’t the only problem. There are a few pesky little loopholes in the whole “an Apollyon can’t be killed” theory, and the only person who might know how to stop the destruction has been dead for centuries.

Finding their way past the barriers that guard the Underworld, searching for one soul among countless millions, and then somehow returning will be hard enough. Alex might be able to keep Seth from becoming the God Killer… or she might become the God Killer herself.

Source:
Goodreads

The Covenant Series is one of my ALL TIME favorites. I cannot possibly read these books fast enough when they come out. Fortunately for me, Jen is absolutely the Queen of Teasers. What can I say? She churns out several books a year, actively shares with her fans, and creates smoking hot characters in each and every one of her books? AWESOME SAUCE, no?

Here’s just a sampling! Be sure to check her out on Twitter, Facebook, and her blog for more!

My feet touched the ground and I took a step forward—one, and then another. And Aiden didn’t move. He waited. It was in those eyes of his, the finality of this. He wouldn’t win, he couldn’t and he knew it. Aiden accepted it.
As I reached him, the rain stopped and the clouds parted. The sun followed my footsteps.
“Alex.” Aiden’s voice was broken.
Like a cobra striking, I took Aiden’s legs out from under him and he was on his back before another breath could be taken. Straddling him, I placed my hands on his shoulders. The marks of the Apollyon glowed a vibrant blue and raced over my skin.
I leaned in, placing my lips above his and the words that came out of my mouth were mine… but weren’t. “All moments end, Saint Delphi. And now yours has.” I pressed my lips to the corner of his and he flinched. “You are weak because you love.”
Aiden stared up at me, unblinking. “To love is not weak. Love is the strongest thing there is.”
My lips curved into a smile. Idiot.

Source:
Twishort

His all-white eyes gleamed. “I’ve seen it all in battle. There is the way the body curls into itself when it wants death. There is the silent scream for release. There are the eyes, and they speak even when the tongue no longer works. And then there is the soul that rots so poorly when death is wanted but withheld that it carries a certain stench.”
Ice shot through my veins, turning my blood to slush. At that moment I knew no matter how much I fought, this… this was going to suck.

Source:
Twishort

"Sounds like a smart idea." Dark humor laced Aiden's voice. "You might want to get your gun off my brother's face while you're at it."

Source:
Twishort

and another....

Absolute power—unforgiving and hard, pure as it was deadly— coursed over my skin. I reared back, summoning the fifth and final element. Intense blue light erupted from my palm.
Akasha ripped from me, arcing through the air like cloud-to-cloud lightning, homing in on its target and striking true. The sky crackled and heated. One second, the automaton was on his knee, and the next he was nothing but a pile of shimmery dust.
“Good gods,” came Olivia’s hoarse whisper.
Another automaton took the fallen one’s place, swinging out with a metal hand that clinked and clicked. Fire sparked from its open mouth. I spun, catching the broad side of his arm and twisting. The hoarse shout of pain was lost in the clash of metal, the thunder of bullets finding another automaton.
It raised its bull face and snapped at me with massive jaws. “Please.” I placed my hand on the massive forehead.
Blue light coursed over the head and down the body, lightening up
the metallic skull and bone structure. For a moment, it was like a pretty x-ray or a jellyfish—a really disturbing jellyfish—and then cobalt light radiated from its eyes and open mouth. It imploded—caved in on itself, turning to nothing but dust.
And then the crap really hit the fan.
The automatons—every last one of the freaky bull things—turned on me. They moved quickly, metal legs rattling and clinking. Fire spewed from their mouths like the poor man’s version of a dragon. They came from all directions, Apollyon-seeking missiles with “Kill Alex” stamped all over them.
Fire came from them, blinding and intense. Nothing existed outside the flames. No sound. No sight. My world was red and orange...
And my world was tinted in amber.
Alex? His voice came through the thrumming connection.
I ignored him and the way his consciousness slid in alongside mine.
What are you up to?

Source:
Twishort

“One down,” I said, turning around. “Who’s ne—?”
Thanatos tossed Marcus to the ground, deflected Solos’ attack, and turned on me in a nanosecond. It was pretty epic.
A bolt of white light flew from Thanatos’ hand and there wasn’t a single thing in this world that could move fast enough. Not even Seth, I was betting.
It hit me just below the chest and my legs collapsed from underneath me. Red-hot, searing pain sliced through my skin and my face smacked off the ground. I didn’t even feel it. There was nothing but the razing pain locking up my muscles.
God bolts sucked.
Aiden yelled my name, and then I thought I heard my name called again, but it was inside my head, loud, and so very angry… and it sounded like Seth.
Without any warning, the ground trembled under my twitching body. A flash of golden light cascaded through the clearing. Warmth stole over my body. Weakly, I lifted my head.
Two leather-clad legs stood before me.
“That is enough, Thanatos.” Apollo’s voice was calm, but it was that creepy, deadly calm I never wanted to be on the receiving end of.
“N-n-nice of y-you to s-show up,” I gasped.
“Shut up, Alex.” Apollo strode forward. A ray of light followed his steps.

Source:
Twishort

And last, but not least....

Good GODS this is going. to. be. EPIC. Yes. yes. yes.

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*Teaser Tuesday* Cora Carmack's Losing It

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Let me tell you, I like nothing better than a good teaser! It's the intrigue, the butterflies, the quickening breath of excitement. It's the, "I MUST DROP EVERYTHING AND GET MY HANDS ON THIS BOOK" feeling that I love. So, let me share....enjoy...and hope you find something that piques your interest.

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* Grab your current read
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“Sorry. Got carried away.”

Those were exactly the right words. Carried away. I had never been so caught up in another person before. I’d never been so… out of control. It at once excited and terrified me.

His face appeared before mine, and I tried to keep my expression neutral. His hand slid out of my shirt, and I shivered, my skin mourning the loss.

I laughed, but inside I was giving the middle finger to reason. It had ruled me long enough.

Source:
Cora Carmack's Losing It (on Goodreads)

You like that? I like that.....

I love love love this book to pieces. I read this a while ago, but with Cora’s latest update regarding Cade’s story (Book 2), I just HAD to revisit! If you haven’t read this yet, please do! It’s one of the best examples of the New Adult genre to date. And guess what? It's coming out in paperback on February 26th!

And while you’re here, check out this teaser from Cade’s book, Faking It.

Two thoughts crossed my mind—one involved a lot of yelling.

I chose the other, and used the hand I was holding to tug her forward into my arms. Her chest pressed into mine, and her lips were millimeters from my own. She exhaled sharply, and I could taste the sweetness of her breath on the air. I saw in her eyes the moment she knew she was wrong, but I wasn’t done proving it to her.

I crushed my mouth to hers.

She gasped, and I slipped my tongue into her mouth. She stayed there for a few seconds, her hands still at her sides, then I felt the tentative touch of her hand against my side, and that was all the permission I needed to continue. I threaded a hand through her hair and wrapped the other around her waist. I walked her backward until her back hit the wall. Her other hand came to my waist, and her fingers pressed deeper into my skin. Her lips were soft and full underneath mine, and I eased up enough to taste them. I tried to kiss her softly. I did, but there was something about her that made me desperate, and I kissed her harder.

Source:
Cora Carmack's Blog

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*Jump for Joy!* This Week’s New Releases

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Monday’s are hard enough, but fortunately, there is the prospect of new books to get us through the day! Tomorrow’s bringing us some book birthdays, so take a look, process your pre-orders, plan your trips to the store!



Unravel Me (Book 2, the follow up to Shatter Me)
by Tahereh Mafi
Publication Date: February 5th, 2013

Synopsis:
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
it's almost
time for war.

Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.
In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Source:
Goodreads

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Hot Ticket (Sinners on Tour #3)

by Olivia Cunning
Publication Date: February 5th, 2013
CAUTION: MATURE READERS ONLY!

>Synopsis:
There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks dominatrix Mistress V (Aggie) to temporarily placate his inner turmoil.

Aggie doesn’t have much use for men–besides the power rush she gets when they’re begging for mercy at her feet–but Jace isn’t like her usual clients. His cool defiance and unexpected dominance in the bedroom drives her to distraction and quickly steals her heart.

When circumstances threaten Jace’s position in Sinners, Aggie must help him regain his rightful place in the band while showing him that time and love can heal all wounds.

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
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Hip Check (New York Blades #10)

by Deirdre Martin

Publication Date: February 5th, 2013

Synopsis:
Esa Saari is a hockey player for the New York Blades with a bad-boy rep both on and off the ice. But when he suddenly becomes the guardian of his eight-year-old niece, Nell, he knows his excessive lifestyle is about to get body checked.

So he hires a live-in nanny. Her name is Michelle Beck, and she gets along great with Nell. What surprises him, though, is that he instantly hits it off with her, too. Getting romantically involved would be a bad idea, but he’s finding it impossible to ignore the intense connection between them.

Michelle, however, takes her job very seriously, and must decide whether to listen to her head or her heart. And Esa’s got to decide if he can give up his bad- boy image for the love of a good woman…

Source:
Goodreads

Where to purchase & learn more:
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Any books that I’ve missed that you’re looking forward to? I’d love for some recs! Comment below!

all the best, dear readers!