Thursday, July 9, 2015

Neighbors with Benefits - Marissa Clarke

Much praise for the character Michael Anderson and Mia Argaropolis. I believe that this is one of the first Entangled books that actually developed the characters and the story plot. Even though in the middle of the book of the whole 'I love you' situation, I can understand their feelings because it did develop and it was a beautiful plot. 

The characters got to know each other and Mia knew how to say no when she meant no. I can definitely relate to her in general. Being late to events, knowing when to say no, etc.


Synopsis: Love thy sexy jerk of a neighbor…

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything—especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. And to make matters worse, a house sitter moves in next door disrupting his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible time... every time. 

Free-spirited artist Mia Argaropolis has settled into the perfect gig—housesitting in NYC’s Upper West Side while working as an art therapist. Too bad she’s stuck living next door to a bossy control freak with a penchant for calling building security when she blasts music to drown out the noises coming through his bedroom wall. 

Post-apocalyptic dinner rolls that nearly take her kitchen with them, a douchebag ex, and a Shih Tzu with the personality of Godzilla attack Mia in one day, and her unlikely neighbor comes to the rescue. Like it was her fault. And now, somehow, they find themselves engaged? Both agree, this neighborly feud just got taken to a whole new level.


The Anderson Brothers' series so far has been pretty great. I still feel awkward about the first book of the series but I did love the second one. I cannot wait for Chance Anderson and the lucky girl that will fall for him.
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I have started to read Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge so we will see how it goes. So far it seems like a horror/thriller novel and the only ones I tolerated or enjoyed were Goosebumps when I was little or Steven Kings novels. 
Published Date: May 8, 2014
Genre: Horror/Thriller

Synopsis: The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 

'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.'

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out.

Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late...
 


So this will be my last post until next Wednesday because I definitely will not have this done by tonight or tomorrow. 

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds. 

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Dream of You - Jennifer L. Armentrout

You know the best feeling in the world is when you figure out why the author titled the book the way it is? Yeah, I definitely felt that in this one.

I rate this book a solid 4.7 stars out of 5 because not only was it sweet as hell but it made me fall out of my seat (figuratively) several times because every page was a turner and it made you want to keep going and going and going. 

I am not sure how many times that I could use the word 'going' in a sentence before it would make you all hate me. 

There were several clippings in the book that I wanted to share with you all but I decided it would give away too much of the novel so I guess you guys will have to just read it and find the parts that made you laugh or your heart squeeze out of your chest and share them with me.

Published Date: June 23, 2015
Genre: Romance/ New Adult

Synopsis: Abby Erickson isn't looking for a one-night stand, a relationship, or anything that involves any one-on-one time, but when she witnesses a shocking crime, she's thrust into the hands of the sexiest man she's ever seen - Colton Anders. His job is to protect her, but with every look, every touch, and every simmering kiss, she's in danger of not only losing her life but her heart also.

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds and I hope to be reviewing positively Neighbors with Benefits by Marissa Clarke and Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge. See you guys on the flip side.

Published Date: June 30, 2015
Genre: Romance/New Adult


Synopsis: Love thy sexy jerk of a neighbor…

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything—especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. And to make matters worse, a house sitter moves in next door disrupting his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible time... every time. 

Free-spirited artist Mia Argaropolis has settled into the perfect gig—housesitting in NYC’s Upper West Side while working as an art therapist. Too bad she’s stuck living next door to a bossy control freak with a penchant for calling building security when she blasts music to drown out the noises coming through his bedroom wall. 

Post-apocalyptic dinner rolls that nearly take her kitchen with them, a douchebag ex, and a Shih Tzu with the personality of Godzilla attack Mia in one day, and her unlikely neighbor comes to the rescue. Like it was her fault. And now, somehow, they find themselves engaged? Both agree, this neighborly feud just got taken to a whole new level.


Published Date: May 12, 2015
Genre: Horror/Thriller


Synopsis: The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. 

'What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.'


When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. 

Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family - before it's too late...

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Scarlett Undercover - Jennifer Latham

Hi everyone! I thought that I would do a blog post for today because I will be pretty busy tomorrow. However, the book, Scarlett Undercover by Jennifer Latham has been finished and well I have no positive yet no negative things to say about the novel.



Published Date: May 19, 2015
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: Meet Scarlett, a smart, sarcastic, kick-butt, Muslim American heroine, ready to take on crime in her hometown of Las Almas. When a new case finds the private eye caught up in a centuries-old battle of evil genies and ancient curses, Scarlett discovers that her own family secrets may have more to do with the situation than she thinks -- and that cracking the case could lead to solving her father's murder.

Jennifer Latham delivers a compelling story and a character to remember in this one-of-a-kind debut novel.


It was definitely an interesting book, not only because it gave me insight on certain religions but it made me smile and bored at the same time. I'm not going to say that this was an easy book to read because it took me several tries and days to get into the book. However, I loved the witty Scarlett. 

I would rate this book a solid 3 stars out of 5 but I wish it could have been better or more engaging. 

The book that I am currently reading is In a World Just Right - Jen Brooks. So far, it is fantastic and I hope to have a review by Friday the 3rd. 
Published Date: April 28, 2015
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: Imagination takes on new meaning for a uniquely talented teen in this debut novel that is a breathtaking blend of contemporary, fantasy, and romance.

Sometimes Jonathan Aubrey wishes he could just disappear. And as luck—or fate—would have it, he can. Ever since coming out of a coma as a kid, he has been able to create alternate worlds. Worlds where he is a superhero, or a ladies’ man, or simply a better version of himself. That’s the world he’s been escaping to most since sophomore year, a world where he has everything he doesn’t have in real life: friends, a place of honor on the track team, passing grades, and most importantly, Kylie Simms as his girlfriend.

But when Jonathan confuses his worlds senior year and tries to kiss the real Kylie Simms, everything unravels. The real Kylie actually notices Jonathan … and begins obsessing over him. The fantasy version of Kylie struggles to love Jonathan as she was created to do, and the consequences are disastrous. As his worlds collide, Jonathan must confront the truth of his power and figure out where he actually belongs—before he loses both Kylies forever.


I also hope to start reading Neighbors with Benefits - Marissa Clarke (RELEASE DATE TODAY) & Dream of You - Jennifer L. Armentrout. Both are considerably New Adult/Fiction.

Published Date: June 30, 2015
Synopsis: Love thy sexy jerk of a neighbor…

CEO Michael Anderson might be something of a “control freak.” Still, he’s not quite sure why his therapist thinks dogsitting will fix anything—especially since he and the canine share a kind of mutual loathing. And to make matters worse, a house sitter moves in next door disrupting his peace—and his dates—with the worst possible music at the worst possible time... every time. 

Free-spirited artist Mia Argaropolis has settled into the perfect gig—housesitting in NYC’s Upper West Side while working as an art therapist. Too bad she’s stuck living next door to a bossy control freak with a penchant for calling building security when she blasts music to drown out the noises coming through his bedroom wall. 

Post-apocalyptic dinner rolls that nearly take her kitchen with them, a douchebag ex, and a Shih Tzu with the personality of Godzilla attack Mia in one day, and her unlikely neighbor comes to the rescue. Like it was her fault. And now, somehow, they find themselves engaged? Both agree, this neighborly feud just got taken to a whole new level.


Happy Release Date!
Published Date: June 23, 2015
Synopsis: Abby Erickson isn't looking for a one-night stand, a relationship, or anything that involves any one-on-one time, but when she witnesses a shocking crime, she's thrust into the hands of the sexiest man she's ever seen - Colton Anders. His job is to protect her, but with every look, every touch, and every simmering kiss, she's in danger of not only losing her life but her heart also. 




 
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