Awake in a Sweet Unrest - Rowena Tisdale

Published Date: August 31, 2015

Genre: Erotic Fiction

Synopsis: Beautiful, single mother Sara Broussard finds herself torn between her love for two men. Eric Leland, the sexy journalist who offers her everything - love, stability, and a future. Nathan Remington, a ruthless politician who offers nothing, but awakens in Sara a primitive passion that only he can satisfy. Set against the backdrop of a corrupt city, Sara learns harsh lessons about love and lust as she is swept up in a journey of emotion and self discovery. Hot guys, steamy sex, and a story that will leave you panting for more!

Hot guys, check. Steamy sex, check. Leave me panting? Blank.

Yeah, it takes place in a corrupt city and you don't know how corrupt it is until Sara meets Nathan. But first off, I would like to say that even though it is reiterated within the book that Sara isn't a whore... I just cannot see how she isn't after Eric and her are over. 

Her and Eric were the sweet, loving type. Of course, I'm all for them. By part two in the book, I'm just annoyed with Sara... I'm sorry to say that but she's just really, really, really slutty... I mean, her boyfriend was late for two hours and you immediately hook up with a guy? Like come on now... I'm not a fan of that at all.  HER BOYFRIEND WAS LATE TO A GATHERING AND SHE STRAYS!

Would a person really do that if there was an opportunity like that? It just seems highly unlikely but as I am healing from a broken heart of a similar scenario, I can see that.

Now I think that this book started off really well. It had me going 'AWWW' in my head until part deux. That's French for two. ;) But honestly, I understand that she's lonely but she had Eric and honestly, I thought that was satisfying enough. She had her son. Her best friend. It wasn't like she was a hermit.

In all honestly, I think that I am going to rate this book a 3 out of 5 stars unless if she realizes that she made a mistake running away from Eric in a sequel. 

The formatting was also another reasoning why this book was not so high on my list. At first, I thought that the first part was in Eric's POV, the second in Nathan's, and lastly, in Sara's. But it was all in Sara's POV but there were points where I got confused because suddenly it would be in Gab's POV but technically Sara's which was completely confusing because it would give thoughts of other people and even when Sara was turned away or not looking. It was just a bit strange is all...

The book does end with a bit of a cliffhanger so hopefully there is something in the future that clears everything up and make me rate it higher. I see a lot of potential for Rowena Tisdale in the future and I look forward to reading some more of her things if she decides to make more. 

Anyways, blog you later, awesome book nerds and I will be back with The Forbidden Muse - Aubrey Parker.

Voice of Gods - Eleanor Herman (Blood of Gods and Royals #.5)

I am all for Greek Gods and the Greek Life. I have been obsessed with it since Aimeé Carter's Goddess Test series and yet none of them seem to amount to them until I ran into Jennifer L. Armentrout's Covenant series. Now, I am jumping into the Blood of Gods and Royals series by Eleanor Herman. 

Published Date: July 15, 2015

Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult/Historical Fiction

Synopsis: As the end of an age approaches, gods whisper horrors, families scheme for power, and one woman may hold the secret to a lost legacy.

At 19, Ada of Caria yearns to take the Snake Blood throne from her mad older siblings—and seeks the help of a young orphaned girl named Helen, the first True Oracle to have walked the earth in more than three hundred years.

Helen may be able to channel the voice of the gods, but she hates her gift, and will do anything to get rid of it—even lie to her best friend, Myrtale, the priestess-princess of Epirus who is destined to marry King Philip II of Macedon even though she loves another. And in the shadows lurks a handsome green-eyed stranger who has more at stake—and more to lose—than anyone could possibly imagine.Amid jealousy and heartbreak, torrid affairs and secret rendezvous, it is spoken by the gods that either Helen or Myrtale —newly named Olympias— will carry the destiny of the known world within her womb.
The prequel to LEGACY OF KINGS, VOICE OF GODS traces the intricate web of love and betrayal that led up to the birth of history’s most powerful leader, Alexander the Great. 
I liked the series prequel enough to rate this a good 3.8 stars out of 5 but I only took off 1.2 points due to the fact that it was a confusing plot line. 

I really do like Helen because she fights her urges and saddness that she will never be a mother nonetheless a virgin. She kisses men with passion but very reserved so at the end of the book, I was a bit appalled as to what happened to her.

Myrtle/some p-name (I think)/Olympias, you are one evil b%$&@! just because something just not go your way and when you hear of the prophecy, it gave you no right to give direct order considering that you are not his only wife. You only care about yourself and when your 'friend' decided to confide in you, you just would not shut up about your own love life. Yes, you have men falling at your feet. Yes, you are having a child. Yes, you are having an affair. I just do not like you right now. Understand that much.

Ada, okay. Princess. Snake-Blood. Hates her brother and sister's incest marriage.Her favorite brother killed in front of her. I like her but just because again something does not go your way, it gives you no right to be upset considering that certain someone just saved your arse from being burned to oblivion. 

K.

Rant is over.

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. 

Specials - Scott Westerfeld

Published Date: June 20, 2008

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Synopsis: 

"Special Circumstances": The words have sent chills down Tally's spine since her days as a repellent, rebellious ugly. Back then Specials were a sinister rumor -- frighteningly beautiful, dangerously strong, breathtakingly fast. Ordinary pretties might live their whole lives without meeting a Special. But Tally's never been ordinary.

And now, in the third book in the series, Tally's been turned into a Special: a superamped fighting machine, engineered to keep the uglies down and the pretties stupid. 

The strength, the speed, and the clarity and focus of her thinking feel better than anything Tally can remember. Most of the time. One tiny corner of her heart still remembers something more. 

Still, it's easy to tune that out -- until Tally's offered a chance to stamp out the rebels of the New Smoke permanently. It all comes down to one last choice: listen to that tiny, faint heartbeat, or carry out the mission she's programmed to complete. Either way, Tally's world will never be the same.

One of the all time best-selling series that I have read. 

Scott Westerfeld knows how to capture his reader's eyes. From Uglies all the way to Specials [so far], Tally Youngblood has captured the hearts of those she has met. Even from being a Pretty to becoming a Special, she has enraptured those she comes upon with her bubbly and iciness. 

Do I recommend reading this book? Absolutely because you will fall in love with the series and not be able to stop reading them.

I rate this book a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars because I do not believe everyone will love this book series because not a lot of people like fiction and fantasy. But I love, loved, loved, this book. 

Next books to be read are Dangerous Deception (Dangerous Creatures #2) by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl and Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. 

Published Date: May 19, 2015

Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Published Date: February 10, 2015

Genre: Romance/Fantasy

Thanks for reading awesome book nerds.