Froggarita's Bookcase

Review - Demonds prefer Blonds by Sidney Ayers

2011-06-29T23:34:00.000-04:00

A Bad Day For A Demon

Rafe Deleon is a senior demon and he resents like hell his assignment to Earth to retrieve the Chest of the Damned before it falls into the wrong hands. But then he meets beautiful, intriguing succubus Lucy Gregory, and she's just unleashed a whole load of trouble...

Really Sucks For A Succubus

Lucy's chic suburban beauty salon has suddenly become the Underworld's center of mass chaos and destruction. The only good thing in a day going rapidly down the tubes is the arrival of a gorgeous demon who's adamant that he can help her...

But Lucy has quite a few deeply unpleasant-not to mention deadly and hateful-surprises ahead of her, and surely there's never been a worse time to try out a new boyfriend...

My review - 4

Demons prefer blonds is a debut paranormal book for new author Sidney Ayers and boy does it deliver! It has plenty of action, witty humor and fabulous characters.The book is well written and such a fun read.

I can't wait until the next book in the Demons Unleashed Series - Demons Like It Hot comes out in December!

This book was provided to me by Sourcebooks for an honest review

Review - Heart of the Highland Wolf by Terry Spear

2011-06-29T23:07:00.000-04:00

Ian McNeill, laird of Argent Castle finds his capital squandered through unwise investments and the wolf clan's home that has been theirs for centuries is in danger of being forfeit for nonpayment of taxes. When a movie producer contacts him with the notion of using his castle to produce a movie, Ian abhores the idea, but it's his only salvation. Even worse, his people become extras in this epic Highland movie. But when one American werewolf romance author, Julia Wildthorn, slips into the castle under the guise of being with the movie company, except she is trying to jumpstart her muse with writing a book set in old-world Scotland--specifically about his castle and his people as the characters in her newest book venture--she and Ian tangle.

My Review - 4.5

I am a big fan of Terry Spear's wolf series and when I had the chance to review the newest one I jumped at it. It is a great addition to the series. There is action, adventure, mystery and romance...from start to finish the book kept me so involved I couldn't put the book down.

I also loved the characters. Ian the Scottish Laird of a castle who falls for Julia Wildthorn, the paranormal romance author! (imagine that!) And the way they meet is priceless! ;) The secondary characters were also amazing including Ian's brothers Marcus and Duncan. I can't wait to see if they end up in their own book! I sure hope they do! :)

This book was supplied to be me by sourcebooks for an honest review

Review - Demons are a girls best friend by Linda Wisdom

2011-04-29T23:07:00.015-04:00

Feisty witch Maggie enjoys her work as a paranormal law enforcement officer—that is, until she’s assigned to protect a teenager with major attitude and a sleazy boyfriend. A group of satanic Mayans priests has decided Courtney has a drop of divine blood in her—making her just the virgin sacrifice they need to release their God and rule the world.

To prevent this catastrophe, Maggie must team up with half fire demon Declan, the proprietor of Damnation Alley, an underground club and busy demon portal. Declan will be damned if he’ll allow his demon race to be blamed for the malicious acts of some evil Mayans. So he decides to seduce the sexy witch in an effort to discover what the law enforcement agency knows about the Mayan’s plans, but then things get more than a little hot, and Declan finds himself seriously entangled with the sexiest woman he’s ever met

My Review -

This is the first book I have read by Linda Wisdom and it won't be my last. The book is the first book in a new paranormal romance series and the story is about Maggie who is a witch who works as a paranormal police officer. I really liked the character of Maggie.... and Declan was smoking hot! He sizzled on the pages! The book had me giggling and anxiously awaiting the next book in the series to see what has happened to these characters!

Guest Blog with Roxanne St. Claire author of the Guardian Angelino Series & Giveaway

2011-04-19T08:17:00.058-04:00

Please welcome Roxanne St Claire to Froggarita's Bookcase as a guest poster.

A Day in the Life of An Author

Oh, you know, a day in the life of an author is just like you imagine: we sleep late, get a massage, drink champagne for brunch and caviar for snack, think about a story, write a sentence, eat bon bons, shop online for hours, talk to Oprah about the interview, pause for a mani/pedi, and then, of course, a booksigning!

You know I’m lying. I’d never shop online for hours! Honestly, the myth of a romance writer’s life was definitely created by someone who never made a living writing novels. A day in the life of an author is not nearly that glamorous and includes a whole heck of, well, writing. There’s some twittering and email, and a fair share of chocolate (more like Hershey Kisses than bon bons), and, of course, we watch Oprah even when we’re not on the show.

A day in the life of this author includes motherhood duties, as well, so throw in some laundry, a school pick up, reviewing homework, and taking someone to dance or violin or track practice. Somewhere in all that, I write between two and five thousand words a day (usually closer to two) or I edit, revise, research, and think. There’s a lot of thinking. I’ve been known to think right through a conversation and forget I had it.

Yes, there is the occasional booksigning and I do squeeze in a mani/pedi now and then, but mostly a day (and night) in the life of a writer consists of sitting at my desk, staring at the computer screen, and making stuff up. And, honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

And there is the fun times when a book comes out…or, like this spring for me, when two books come out. The release of SHIVER OF FEAR and FACE OF DANGER are a welcome break and change, giving me an opportunity to meet with readers like this and celebrate the new books!

The Guardian Angelino's

One relentless reporter. One tormented protector. One gnarled family tree.

On this team of renegade crime fighters…everything is relative.

The Angelino and Rossi families break every Italian stereotype there is. Sure, they’re loud and aggressive. And they argue and eat and cling to traditions for dear life. They fight as passionately as they love, and they would give their life for one of their own. But that’s where the clichés stop, and a brand new family business is about to begin.

The Guardian Angelinos are a Boston-based family that flies under the radar of the law to solve crimes, save lives, protect the innocent, and take down the guilty. This team of rule-breaking, risk-taking, wave-making siblings and cousins aren’t afraid to get into the face of criminals as one of the toughest, grittiest security and PI firms around. This close-knit clan of protection, investigation, law enforcement, technology, weaponry, and legal experts all have one simple creed: The good guys win and the bad guys get the holy hell kicked out of them.

In every stand-alone romantic thriller, readers can expect non-stop adventure, heart-wrenching romance, breath-taking settings, and unforgettable love stories. The Angelino and Rossi cousins are fearless on the outside, but each has a chink in their tough armor, and only one person can help them overcome their weakness…to find love that lasts forever.

Shiver of Fear

Burned by a failed marriage, former FBI agent Marc Rossi wants back in the investigation game with no emotional strings attached. Taking an assignment for his enterprising Angelino cousins, he heads to Northern Ireland to pry a key piece of evidence from a missing socialite-any way he can. But when the ice queen turns out to be warm, beautiful, and on a secret mission of her own, the job becomes a passionate reminder of what happens when duty and desire mix. The daughter of an infamous fugitive, Devyn Sterling has survived betrayal only to find that her mother has mysteriously disappeared. When her search uncovers secrets, lies, and threats, Devyn and Marc must trust each other when every instinct says they can't . . . and a terrorist wants to make sure they won't live to try.

Face of Danger

Private investigator Vivi Angelino has never met a risk she wouldn't take-and her latest client, a starlet with a madman on her heels, gives Vivi the perfect opportunity to walk on the wild side. That is, as long as she can make sure a certain overprotective, overly gorgeous FBI agent stays out of her way-and out of her fantasies.

Special Agent in Charge Colt Lang is not about to stand back and watch Vivi dangle herself as bait for a serial killer. Yet trying to rein her in means throwing his well-worn rulebook-and his iron self-control-to the wind . . . and taking the chance that his heart will become collateral damage in an already perilous case. Because a woman who can't stop searching for the truth is impossible to resist-even when every discovery she makes brings them closer to a calculating murderer with nothing to lose.

Giveaway:

USA only

No P.O. Boxes

I have 1 set of books to giveaway - 1 copy of both SHIVER OF FEAR and FACE OF DANGER

To enter to win leave a comment on this post.

Giveaway ends April 29th, 2011

Where to find Roxanne:

Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione & Giveaway

2011-04-11T08:59:00.000-04:00

Lords of Deliverance Book 1

They are here. They ride. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

His name is Ares, and the fate of mankind rests on his powerful shoulders. If he falls to the forces of evil, the world falls too. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he is far stronger than any mortal, but even he cannot fight his destiny forever. Not when his own brother plots against him.

Yet there is one last hope. Gifted in a way other humans can't-or won't-understand, Cara Thornhart is the key to both this Horseman's safety and his doom. But involving Cara will prove treacherous, even beyond the maddening, dangerous desire that seizes them the moment they meet. For staving off eternal darkness could have a staggering cost: Cara's life.

Giveaway USA only pleaseNo P.O. Boxes I have 1 book to giveaway of Eternal Rider.To enter to win leave a comment on this post.Giveaway ends April 15th, 2011 Where to find Larissa Website Facebook TwitterGoodreads

Winners!!

2011-04-04T09:23:00.000-04:00

Its time to announce the winners of the swag contests I held!

Are you ready? LOL

For swag giveaway 1 the winners are....

Jenn (Books At Midnight)

Orchid

and for swag giveaway 2 the winners are.....

the book and swag - Liz @ Cleverly Inked

swag - Sweet

Congrats!!

Email me at froggarita@gmail.com with which giveaway you won, your name and address and I will get these sent out to you!

Review - It Happened One Bite by Lydia Dare

2011-03-31T20:54:00.000-04:00

Genre - Paranormal

Release Date - 3/2011

Publisher - Sourcebooks

Pages - 416

Source - Sourcebooks

Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads

Amazon / Kindle

Blaire Lindsay has been warned that her ancestral home is haunted. But it will take more than tales of fictional ghosts to frighten Blaire, a battle-born witch with supernatural strength and the ability to make sparks fly from her fingertips. Hearing spectral wails, she decides to search for their source, and is surprised to find a handsome English baron chained to the dungeon wall. As soon as Blaire frees James, Lord Kettering, from his bonds, she quickly finds herself in the arms of the vampyre lord, whose perfect manners are more dangerous than anything Blaire has ever faced... Soon her family's castle is overrun with vengeful vampyres from James' past, which threaten both of their futures. Blaire and James join together in the fight of their lives to save everything they hold dear from the forces of evil...

My Review -

I love Lydia Dare. There I said it...I just adore her books! It happened one bite is the latest book in a series that did not disapoint! As soon as I started the book I could not put it down! I was up into morning finishing this book. James is a perfectly yummy vampire Lord. Blaire is a spitfire with a spine of steel. They are a perfect match in this story. I love that characters from past books in the series also made their way into this book..I love to know how my favorite couples lives turn out so that was a cherry on top of the book for me.
Visit the authors website here to learn more about the series. You will become as addicted to it as I am! Book 6 comes in July! I CAN'T WAIT!

Swag giveaway 2

2011-03-16T16:34:00.004-04:00

Here is the second swag contest for you..only difference is

everything in this contest is SIGNED by the author!

There are:

bookmarks and notes signed by Judi Fennell

Bookmark signed by Rachel Hawthorne

signed bookplate by Sandra Hill

signed book cover by Michele Hauf

and a signed copy of

Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer

One winner will win the book and some of the swag

and the rest will be given to 1 other winner so we will have 2

winners for this contest!

To Enter:

you need to be a follower either in GFC or Networked Blogs.

and leave a comment on this post

For an extra entry:

Add this picture and link to your blog

(make sure you leave an separate comment for the extra entry!)

Giveaway ends April 1st!

USA only please

Swag giveaway 1

2011-03-16T16:25:00.005-04:00

Hi Everyone!!

Sorry I have been gone a bit..I had the flu..lucky me..LOL!

Anyhow I have a swag contest for you all!

I have bookmarks, postcards, tattoos, etc from authors like

Donna Grant

Katie MacAlister

Cynthia Eden

Yasmine Galenorn

Marta Acosta

Jennifer HAymore

Lori Devoti

Karen Chance

Nalini Singh

Emma Holly

Michele Hauf

and more…

Plus I have 2 books:

- Rachel Vincents Pride

- Lisa Renee Jones Hot Target

There will be at least 2 winners!

To Enter:

you need to be a follower either in GFC or Networked Blogs.

and leave a comment on this post

For an extra entry:

Add this picture and link to your blog

(make sure you leave an separate comment for the extra entry!)

Giveaway ends April 1st!

USA only please

Blog Tour - Interview with Truth about Vampires Theresa Meyers

2011-03-04T06:00:00.019-05:00

Hi Theresa, Welcome to Froggarita's Bookcase!

So glad to be here, thanks for inviting me over to your "pad". :)

Could you tell us a bit about your new book?

Sure! THE TRUTH ABOUT VAMPIRES is the ultimate expose. All her life Seattle reporter Kristin Reed sought her breakout story. She never thought she’d find it in the crimson lair of a real life creature of the night. Kristin never believed vampires existed—until with dark brooding eyes and a decadent chocolate scent, Dmitri Dionotte called out to her….

Dmitri and his clan’s true nature was cloaked in secrecy until a warring vampire order threatened their existence. Kristin was just the woman he needed. She couldn’t resist their story…or Dmitri. Her blood pulsed hot and furious when he touched her, and with his kiss, all logic fled. But each night she spent with her vampire lover brought her closer to death and destruction. A death not even an immortal could triumph over.

How did you come up for the idea for this book?

The idea for my vampire world actually started with a very intense dream, which became the novella SALVATION OF THE DAMNED, which is now in print for the first time in the back of THE TRUTH ABOUT VAMPIRES (so you’re getting a two-fer there). But when I started really thinking past that one story, I really thought about what would happen if vampires actually revealed themselves to human, came out of the coffin, so to speak. Who would reveal something like that, and under what circumstances would it happen? That’s when Kristin popped into my head, followed quickly by Dmitri.

When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning? Or name characters after friends/family?

Actually I give it a whole lot of thought. When I start writing, I usually come up with the basic ideas and then I go straight to the names of my characters and "run the numbers" on them. Basically I use some numerological processes to derive the goal, conflict and motivation of my character just from how his or her name is spelled, then dive into some of my other favorite character reference books and create a plot out of my characters.

What are you working on now?

For the next two months I'm writing the third book in the Sons of Midnight mini-series, The VAMPIRE HALF-BREED. At least that's the working title for now. It’s looking at the dynamics of other supernaturals and how they work with vampire society, in this case werewolves and a vampire with a secret that’s going to blow his happy little world apart faster than the big bad wolf.

Book number two in the series, THE VAMPIRE WHO LOVED ME, will be out in June (it’s Achilles and Beck’s story, fyi, for those reading The Truth About Vampires. They were just such strong secondary characters I couldn’t let go.).

Then in May I’ll switch gears and starting writing my second steampunk romance, which involves airships, a sheriff from the wild weird west who’s from a family of hunters and a vampire countess from Europe. The first one, THE HUNTER, comes out this fall.

Now a bit more personal....Could you tell us a bit about yourself?

I’m the second only child in my family. Which means I have a half brother but we were far enough apart in age that really it was like being raised totally in different worlds because we moved cross country when he was little and I was 12. And technically we are both are father’s only children (she divorced when I was very little).

My mom was a very creative person and always tried to make the world a very magical place for us. I have a very vivid memory in particular of when I was little her reading the Shoemaker and the Elves to me. She paused and told me to listen and you could hear little tiny voices outside my bedroom window. The next morning my hideous room was all cleaned. My mom said it must have been the elves (just like in the story) who lived in the tree stump in our backyard so I ought to make them some cookies or clothes or something. I did. It wasn’t until I was 27 that my mom confessed that she’d used a tape recorder playing under my window and just left a long gap at the front of it so she’d have time to tuck me in and read the story to me first.

That all kind of fed into my experiences of reading a lot as a tween, and eventually at 17 starting to write my own stories.

What happened then? Well, I married my high school sweetheart when we were both 19. (I knew this guy was gold when he was willing to go to the PROM with me with my little brother wedged between us in the back seat and my parents driving us, even though he has his license and his own car.) We went to college together (graduating on the same day at the same ceremony). And eventually I went into public relations for about 20 years, working first in corporate, then at the largest agency in Arizona, then opening my own agency. All that time I kept writing fiction for myself, working at getting published.

We now live on a mini-farm outside Seattle with a horse, chickens rabbits, cats, a mini-aussie shepherd dog, the kids and have a pretty normal life. It’s just if you ask the kids what mom does all day they’ll say she sits in front of her computer and types.

Who are your favorite authors?

I have so many! I love to read. Some of my current favorites are Gail Carriger, James Rollins, Yasmin Galenorn, Zoe Archer, Julia Quinn, Teresa Medieros, Cherry Adair, Kim Harrison, and J.R. Ward. When I started reading romance I adored Judith McNaught, Jude Devereaux and Victoria Holt.

Did you ever think you would become an author?

Yes. Which sounds funny until you realize I started to love writing at age 13. I just thought I was going to be (and tried really hard for a lot of years) a career journalist. But even younger than that (before I learned how to work with my dyslexia read at age 8 or 9) I was telling stories to myself in a tape recorder for hours. (In fact I have a tape somewhere with a story I created that sounds very similar to Toy Story from the 70s.) I started writing my first novel at age 17, got my first NY agent at 26. Hey, it’s only taken me 20 years to become an “author”.

What’s the best thing about being an author?

I get to make stuff up for a living! The downside is that I’m not always in control of key career stuff that matters and I really do think my backside is getting over-developed from too much use!

Who/what is/are your inspiration?

I get inspiration from everything. Songs, advertisements, pictures, bits of dialogue I overhear in the grocery line. I usually write to a sound track I create for each book and have a specially scented candle that’ll I use with each book.

Thank you so much for being with us today on Froggarita's Bookcase

Thanks for the invitation! I had so much fun. If you’ve got another question, leave it in the comments and I’ll try to answer! Don’t forget that you can usually find me chatting in the mornings on Twitter @Theresa_Meyers

Blog Tour - Q & A With Rogue Angel's Alayna Williams

2011-02-26T06:00:00.039-05:00

Today on Froggarita's Bookcase we have Author Alayna Williams with us for a Q & A.

Hi Alayna, Welcome to Froggarita's Bookcase!
Thanks so much for having me! I'm excited to meet you and your readers.

Could you tell us a bit about your new book?
It's called ROGUE ORACLE.
Tara Sheridan is the best criminal profiler around - and the most unconventional. Trained as a forensic psychologist, Tara also specializes in Tarot card reading. But she doesn't need her divination skills to realize that the new assignment from her friend and sometime lover, Agent Harry Li, is a dangerous proposition in every way.

Former Cold War operatives, all linked to a top-secret operation tracking the disposal of nuclear weapons in Russia, are disappearing. There are no bodies, and no clues to their whereabouts. Harry suspects a conspiracy to sell arms to the highest bidder. The cards - and Tara's increasingly ominous dreams - suggest something darker. Even as Tara sorts through her feelings for Harry and her fractured relationships with the mysterious order known as Delphi's Daughters, a killer is growing more ruthless by the day. And a nightmare that began decades ago in Chernobyl will reach a terrifying endgame that not even Tara could have foreseen.

How did you come up for the idea for this book?
I've been puttering around with Tarot cards since I was a teenager, and always enjoyed the stories they tell. I'd had the idea for a criminal profiler who uses Tarot cards to solve crimes for awhile...I hadn't seen the idea used before, so I decided to go for it.

The Chernobyl part of the story is from old childhood fears. I was in elementary school at the time, and I remember some of the images. I was a bystander's bystander...half a world away. But there was something supernaturally fearsome about that incident that lodged in my head, and I wanted to write about it.

When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning?Or name characters after friends/family?
None of my characters are named after real people. I tend to choose names that have a symbolic tie to the story. "Tara," for instance, means "star"...and the Star is a card in the Tarot deck. Her last name, "Sheridan," means "searcher." I thought that would be a perfect name for a criminal profiler.

Her romantic interest, Harry, has a name that means "leader of an army." And his last name, "Li," is roughly equivalent to "reason" or "logic." Harry is a skeptic, and he makes a good foil to Tara's intuitive powers.

What are you working on now?
I've got a couple of new things in the works. I can't say much about them, except to say that there will be more things that go bump in the night. I've always loved supernatural stories, and am scribbling furiously to keep up with ideas.

Now a bit more personal....Could you tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm a bit of an odd duck. My background is in information technology, criminology, and library science. I live in the Midwest, where my husband and I are owned by four semi-reformed feral cats. My hobbies include astronomy and belly dancing...I do neither one well, but I enjoy them.

Who are your favorite authors?
I love fantasy, urban fantasy, magical realism, contemporary fantasy. Some of my all-time favorites are: Robin McKinley, Ann Aguirre, Peter S. Beagle, Patricia McKillip, Jeri Smith-Ready, Jessa Slade, M.L.N. Hanover

Did you ever think you would become an author?
I'm still pinching myself! I've always been scrawling stories, every since I've been old enough to hold a crayon. It still seems a bit surreal to be able to see my work in print. It was a long road, but I'm thrilled to be on it. I'm excited that other people want to read what I've written...it's the best feeling in the world.

What’s the best thing about being an author?
The research. I get to investigate all kinds of things that tempt my curiosity: the Oracle of Delphi, Tarot cards, spontaneous human combustion, dark matter, elementals...I love hammering a story out of the research.

Who/what is/are your inspiration?
For the ORACLE books, I use Tarot cards as story prompts. Whenever I get stuck on a character or plot point, I pick a card and follow it down the rabbit holes the picture leads me. It's a fun way to work.

For instance, Tara, the protagonist, was inspired by the Queen of Swords. The card shows a dark-haired woman in armor, holding a sword against a stormy sky. The image is about strength and sorrow, and really allowed me to focus on drawing a character with words.

Thank you so much for being with us today on Froggarita's Bookcase
Thank you so much for having me!

Follow along with the rest of the blog tour!

February 28—Bitten by Books
http://bittenbybooks.com/

March 1 Interview at Urban Girl Reader
http://www.urbangirlreader.com/

March 2 Guest Blog at Urban Fantasy Investigations
http://urbanfantasyinvestigations.blogspot.com/

March 3 Guest Blog and Giveaway at Intense Whisper
http://intensewhisper.blogspot.com/

March 4 Interview at Hedge Witchery
http://hedge-witchery.blogspot.com/

March 7 Live Chat 5pm PST / 8 EST
http://www.nightowlparanormal.com/nor/Pages/Chat.aspx

March 8 Guest Blog and Review at The Cajun Book Lady
http://thecajunbooklady.blogspot.com/

March 9 Guest Author at Just Views
http://www.justviews.net/

March 10 Interview and Giveaway Book of Secrets
http://bookofsecretsblog.com/

March 11 Interview at JoJo's Book Corner
http://jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/

March 14 11 am EST Live Radio Interview Blog Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bkwalker
Call In Number is (718) 664-9341

March 14 Review & Giveaway at Michelle's Book Blog
http://michellesramblins.blogspot.com/

March 14 Back Seat Nightmares
http://backseatnightmares.com/

March 14—SOS Aloha
http://sosaloha.blogspot.com/

March 15 Guest post at Illusions of Intimacy
http://www.marshaamoore.blogspot.com/

March 16 Interview at A Buckeye Girl Reads
http://lovesromances.blogspot.com/

March 16 9:00 pm Live Chat about Urban Fantasy
http://www.savvyauthors.com/

March 16 Guest Blog at Reading, Reading & Life
http://readingreadingandlife.blogspot.com/

March 17 Guest blog at Pearls Cast Before a McPig
http://mcpigpearls.blogspot.com/

March 18 - Guest Blog
http://musetracks.wordpress.com/

March 22 Review and Guest Post at Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/

March 24 Cheeky Reads
http://www.cheekyreads.com/

March 25 Interview at Vampire Wire
http://www.vampirewire.blogspot.com/

March 28 Live radio guest spot 11 pm EST
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/other_worlds_of_romance

March 29 Guest Blog at Getting Naughty Between the Stacks
http://www.gnbstacks.blogspot.com/

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-02-23T15:13:00.000-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am finishing up the book It happened one bite by Lydia Dare. I love this author!! Her books so ROCK. I will be getting up a review for this soon....I have alot of books I need to post reviews for! LOL
oh and chaeck out the new contest on my craft blog..it is the second yoplait giveaway there..both end on Feb 27th!!
http://www.froggaritavilleblog.net/

Your turn!!

Book Tour - Guest Post by Author Mary Abshire of Claiming Evil Dead

2011-02-20T06:00:00.001-05:00

Today we have the author of the book Claiming the Evil Dead Mary Abshire here as a guest poster.
So please welcome Mary and her post is directly below:

Hello everyone! Hope you are having a tranquil 2011.

Why do you like to read?

For me, I like to escape from reality and keep the juices flowing in my head. After a long day at work and having to deal with the responsibilities of life, a good book can calm me down. Reading opens my mind to possibilities. It takes me on a journey, sometimes into another world. Characters have problems just we all do. I love conflict and struggle, especially when it's not mine. Moreover, I like to read new stories with fresh ideas. Though I love vampire books, sometimes I feel as if they blend and lack uniqueness. I still read them because I'm a vampire lover and can't pass them up.

Another reason I love to read is because I learn from what I read. I see different styles and come up with my own unique ideas. In Stephen King's book On Writing, he says to ask "What if?" That question sticks in my head every time I finish a book.

I used to watch a lot of movies and television. Now, I rarely do. Books are my outlet. Though I enjoy certain movies and shows, if I only had books, I would be happy.

I've asked a few people I work with why they read. Answers varied. One person told me to escape. Another said they only read when they have a clear head. If they feel stressed, they cannot sit down and read. A third person said they read when they have time, which sounded to me like they really didn't enjoy reading. Another person reads only a very few select books and couldn't explain why. I think they were scared to try others, which seemed odd to me. But people are people. Each to their own.

So, I'm curious. Why do you like to read?

Info About Mary's Book Claiming the Evil Dead

Genre - Paranormal Erotic Romance

Release Date - 1/2/2011

Publisher - Noble Romance

Source - Bewitching Book Tours

Author - Website / Facebook / Goodreads

Amazon

About the Book:

Half-demon Jessie Garrett is searching for an evil vampire that's been preying upon children. She wants to claim the rogue vamp's soul and send it to hell. To find the dead man walking she must partner with another bloodsucker, Drake, even though she doesn't trust him. While Jessie works with Drake, she learns not all vampires are killers and discovers the cold-blooded vamp is a temptation too difficult to resist.

After the fiend abducts another child and Jessie has a near fatal experience with vampires, she turns to Jeremy, a demon she bumped into at a club, and makes a deal with him for his help. Drake disapproves, and Jessie soon finds herself wedged between two volatile creatures. When the chance comes to save the child's life and claim the evil vamp's soul, she must decide whom she can trust—a vampire who cools her feverish desires, or a demon hell-bent on seducing her.

Fridays Fab Five

2011-02-18T09:26:00.001-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What new book coming out soon do you plan to buy?
2. What upcoming book are you dying to read?
3. What series is a must read for you?
4. What new author have you found so far in 2011?
5. What little known author are you a fan of?
Froggy's Answers

1. What new book coming out soon do you plan to buy?

This side of the grave by Jeanienne Frost
2. What upcoming book are you dying to read?
The newest Mercy Thompson book due out VERY soon!
3. What series is a must read for you?
JD Robb's in death series

4. What new author have you found so far in 2011?
Kresley Cole

5. Do you preorder your books or wait until they come out to buy them?
oh I wait..and if it is a book I want immediately I am at the store when it opens on release day! LOL

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Book Blog Tour and Review - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

2011-02-17T08:32:00.079-05:00

Genre - Paranormal Romance

Release Date - 2/15/11
Publisher - Sourcebooks
Pages - 528
Source - Sourcebooks
Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads
Amazon paperback $7.99 / Amazon Kindle $7.99

Installment 11 in the bestselling Immortals After Dark series

From #1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole comes this gripping tale of a battle-maddenend warrior driven by revenge and the Valkyrie temptress who haunts his dreams.

He vowed he'd come for her. . .

Murdered before he could wed Regin the Radiant, warlord Aidan the Fierce seeks his beloved through eternity, reborn again and again into new identities, yet with no memory of his past lives—only an endless yearning.

She awaits his return. . .

When Regin encounters Declan Chase, a brutal Celtic soldier, she recognizes her proud warlord reincarnated. But Declan takes her captive, intending retribution against all immortals, unaware that he belongs to their world.

To sate a desire more powerful than death. . .

Yet every reincarnation comes with a price, for Aidan is doomed to die when he remembers his past. To save herself from Declan's torments, will Regin rekindle memories of the passion they once shared—even if it means once again losing the only man she could ever love?

My Review -

This is the first time I have read a book by the author Kresley Cole and it won't be the last! I found Dreams of a Dark Warrior to be an engaging tale of love and soul mates that was had action, adventure and romance all rolled into one book. Reincarnation is one of my favorite themes to read and Kresley mixed it so well with the theme of an immortal. The characters were well formed and I loved the world created with all the supernatural characters. I do hope to see more of the supporting characters in their own book soon..I'd love to know what happens to my favorite characters from the book like Thad. :)
I definitely recommend this book and I am definitely going to be reading the first 10 books of this series!

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-02-16T13:54:00.002-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I just read the first book of the Drake Chronicles last night
Hearts at Stake and plan on reading book 2 tonight Blood Feud

What Looneybug is Reading....

I just started reading ShadowFever by KMM - I love her books and can't believe it has taken me so long to get around to reading this one. It has been at the top of my pile since it was released but I haven't had the time until now to pick it up. I can't wait to find out what happens!! I will let you know what I think when I am finished.

Your turn!!

Contest Alert

2011-02-13T20:31:00.001-05:00

I just put up a contest on my craft blog. It is to win a Yoplait Delights “Indulgent Escape” gift pack.

Come on over and enter!

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Author Interview with Donna Burgess - Darklands: A Vampire's Tale

2011-02-11T06:00:00.027-05:00

Halloween night, twenty years ago, college student Susan Archer watched as her beloved twin brother was brutally murdered at the hands of a stranger she invited into their home. Still haunted by the guilt of that night, Susan is now a tough but bitter cop in a nowhere town, trying as best she can to lead a normal life. When she is nearly killed during a wild shoot-out, she realizes she is not as strong as she first thought.

Fearing a breakdown, she flees the confines of her safe boyfriend and familiar surroundings to find salvation in the arms of “Deathwalker” Devin McCree—the very man who killed her brother.

But things aren’t always what they seem and she quickly realizes Devin was not the monster she originally thought, but a kind of guardian angel instead.

On the run from a crazed Nazi vampire-hunter named Kasper, she and Devin must find a way to endure the dreary urban landscape of a dying metropolis and escape Kasper’s wrath.

“Darklands: a vampire’s tale” is a sexy and violent tale of survival, bloodlust and two people grasping to the edge of immortality while trying to hang on the last shreds of their humanity.

Amazon - paperback / Amazon - Kindle

Hi Donna, Welcome to Froggarita's Bookcase!

Could you tell us a bit about your new book?

Thanks for having me! This is an awesome site. “Darklands: A Vampire’s Tale” is quite a different take on what is currently on the market for vampire fiction or what is now considered vampire fiction, but is really romance. I decided to take the opposite road with my vamps. They are a fairly despicable bunch, I have to admit. On the surface, most of the characters appear pretty brutal, but I think if you decide to read a little further, you’ll see some decent reasoning behind the shitty attitudes.

How did you come up for the idea for this book?

I’ve always been a horror-girl. Although I love the idea of the romantic vampire, I realize I am not a romance writer, just as I am not a romance reader. I began toying with the seed of this novel a long time ago, and it changed and hopefully evolved into something people might find both scary and entertaining to read.

When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning

Or name characters after friends/family?

I actually used the internet to find names. I start with the nationality of the character and go from there. I never use the names of people I personally know. It might feel weird writing the sex scenes if I used my grandma’s first name. Or worse, it would be tough to kill off someone who shares his name with your favorite uncle.

What are you working on now?

I have a vampire/end of the world novel I am working on. This one is sure to have characters who are a bit more upstanding and decent than “Darklands.” There’ll be a touch of unrequited love thrown in, as well! I am also planning a few “naughty” tales under a pen name.

Now a bit more personal....Could you tell us a bit about yourself?

I have been married for over twenty years—I met my husband when I was in the tenth grade (he was a junior!). We have a twenty-one year old daughter & no those number don’t exactly jive. We also have a nine year-old son. I am a Realtor, but only part-time, at this point. I am finishing my double major B.A. in Journalism and English with hopes to start grad school in 2012.

Oh, yeah. I also own the indie publisher, Naked Snake Press.

Who are your favorite authors?

I have so many! I have always loved Stephen King, but who doesn’t? I also enjoy Caitlin R. Kiernan, Conrad Williams, Joel Lane. I also like Amanda Hocking. She’s not only a terrific writer, but a huge inspiration for all indie authors.

Did you ever think you would become an author?

I have written stories and poems since I could pick up a pencil. Getting up the nerve to share my work with others was a tougher obstacle to climb.

What’s the best thing about being an author?

Creating character that I find interesting. Plus, it’s neat to hang out in a world of my own making for at least a few minutes a day.

Who/what is/are your inspiration?

People who decide to go against the grain and do their own thing. Independent film makers, musicians and of course, authors inspire me. I love people who just will not take “no” for an answer.

Thank you so much for being with us today on Froggarita's Bookcase Donna, It was a pleasure to have you here!

Cheers!

Be sure to check out Donna's Stops on her blog tour at these awesome blogs!

February 12 Guest Blog & Giveaway at JoJo's Book Corner

http://www.jojosbookcorner.blogspot.com/

February 15 Guest Blog & Giveaway at Urban Girl Reader

http://www.urbangirlreader.com/

February 15 Interview in Night Owl Book Lover's Magazine

http://www.nightowlromance.com/nor/Pages/Magazine.aspx

February 18 Guest Post and Giveaway at My Eclectic Bookshelf

http://www.myeclecticbookshelf.blogspot.com/

February 22 Interview at Writers and Authors

http://writersandauthors.blogspot.com/

February 22 Guest Post & Giveaway at Books and Needlepoint

http://booksandneedlepoint.blogspot.com/

February 24 Interview and Review I Heart Reading

http://www.booklog.eternalised.net/

February 26 Review & Giveaway at Books R Us

http://www.booksrusonline.com/

February 28 Live Chat & Giveaway At Night Owl Romance

Time: 5pm PST / 8 EST

Location: http://www.nightowlparanormal.com/nor/Pages/Chat.aspx

Fridays Fab Five

2011-02-11T05:02:00.000-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. Who is your role model?
2. Do you believe in aliens?
3. Do you have a hobby besides reading?
4. What is your favorite animal?
5. Do you collect anthing?
Froggy's Answers

1. Who is your role model?

My brother

2. Do you believe in aliens?
I haven't decided but leaning toward no. LOL
3. Do you have a hobby besides reading?
Scrapbooking, general crafts like beads, felt, painting etc

4. What is your favorite animal?
Frogs of course

5. Do you collect anthing?
Frog items my friends send me and scrapbooking supplies.
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New Team Book Blog Buttons #2!!

2011-02-10T10:13:00.002-05:00

I made some more team buttons...

The first set is for Karen Marie Monings Fever Series....Team Barrons!

The second set is for Nicole Peeler's Jane True series....Team Anyan!

I really love how these came out...

If you would like to use them on your blog that is fine with me..just right click and save them to your computer :) If you would like for me to see where you put them on your blog I would be thrilled to. Just leave me a comment!

Don't forget to check out the other team buttons I made last week HERE

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-02-09T10:10:00.013-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I JUST finished Shadowfever by KMM...awesome...I hope more books in the future about Dani, Christian and alot of the others. Review coming soon!

I am going to start Kresleys Cole's Dreams of a dark warrior for review...blog tour for the book on the 17th so make sure you come back to see what I thought of it!

Your turn!!

Review - Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler

2011-02-08T16:48:00.000-05:00

Genre - Paranormal Urban Fantasy Romance
Release Date - July 1, 2010
Publisher - Orbit
Pages - 368
Source - purchased
Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads
Amazon

Tracking the Tempest begins four months–and one eyebrow sacrificed to magical training–after the close of Tempest Rising. During that time, Jane’s been busy honing her supernatural powers and enjoying her newfound sense of confidence. Rockabill may not yet be heaven, but she’s realized it’s home. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, however, and Ryu–Jane’s bloodsucker boyfriend–can’t let a major holiday go by without getting all gratuitous. This time his shenanigans involve a last-minute ticket to Boston and a hefty dose of direct interference in her life. But Ryu’s best laid plans inevitably create more upheaval than even he can anticipate, and Jane winds up embroiled in an investigation involving a spree of gruesome killings committed by a being of tremendous power . . . who, much to Jane’s surprise, happens to be another halfling.

My Review

Another hit from Nicole Peeler! I loved the first book and the second one didn't disappoint.
This book starts a few months after book 1 ended and we follow Jane through her starting to learn magic from Nell the Gnome to going to Boston for the weekend to be with Ryu. That is when things start to really get interesting!! On a date with Ryu they start to get attacked by fireballs! This leads Jane into finding out about another halfling who now has seen Jane and wants her for himself. Jane is now in the middle of the investagation trying to find the halfling while trying to stay alive!
Most of the same characters are there from book 1 which is great..I loved her friend Iris and don't forget Anyan! This is a must read book that I throughly enjoyed. There was so much action, suspense and romance in this one that I gobbled this book up in hours!
I will point out though that when I read book 1 I was a total team Ryu fan but now after reading book 2 I have to say I changed my mind...and I am now on team Anyan supporter!

Look for a team button to be coming soon for Team Anyan!

Fridays Fab Five

2011-02-04T09:22:00.028-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What was the most recent movie that made you cry?
2. If you joined the circus, what act would you most want to perform?
3.If you could plan a trip anywhere in the world for yourself and your mate, where would you like to go?
4. Have you ever returned an item to a store for a refund after having used it?
5. If you could have one superpower, which would you choose?

Froggy's Answers

1. What was the most recent movie that made you cry?

Armageddon - the end always makes me cry

2. If you joined the circus, what act would you most want to perform?
Knife thrower

3.If you could plan a trip anywhere in the world for yourself and your mate, where would you like to go?
Spain

4. Have you ever returned an item to a store for a refund after having used it?
No, I returned something that broke the first time I tried to use it though.

5. If you could have one superpower, which would you choose?
Invisibility....hmm...or Mind Reading would be alot of fun too

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-02-02T09:26:00.001-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am reading Karen Marie Monings Fever Series. I am in the middle of book 3 faefever. I am dying to get through the series to see what has happened! There are 5 books total in the series and book 5 just came out last Tuesday. Ok off to read more!! :)

Your turn!!

Free Ebooks 2

2011-02-01T20:20:00.000-05:00

Visit:

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scroll down and sign up for his newsletter to review a code for a free ebook of

Dead Man's Eye

A corneal transplant does more than correct Joanna Raines sight. It allows her to see something that doesn't want to be seen. Something evil. Something that threatens mankind. The only trouble is that no one believes her, and by the time they do, it might be too late ...

Seeing is believing. Now Joanna just has to convince everyone else

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Jenna Black's Remedial Magic - Nook Book

Arousing Love - Nook

Catwalk - Nook

The Healer's Apprentice - Nook

Love Unexpectedly - Nook

Dreaming Anastasia - Nook

Invisible - Nook

Most of these are Nookbooks because that is the ereader I have.

Don't forget you can download these and read them in the free ap for your

computer, android, ipad and iphone!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/free-nook-apps/379002321/?cds2Pid=35700

Fridays Fab Five

2011-01-28T09:08:00.013-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1.What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

2.If you could bring one character to life from your favorite book, who would it be?

3.What dead person would you least want to be haunted by?

4.If you had to be trapped in a book for a month, which book would you choose? (you can also pick what character you would want to be as well)

5.If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose? (you can also pick what character you would want to be as well)

Froggy's Answers

1.What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?
hmmm...well hubby tells me I am strange when I dip my fries into my milkshake or put A1 into my spegettios..LOL
2.If you could bring one character to life from your favorite book, who would it be?
oh geez...so hard to pick only one...how about Bones! ;)

3.What ghost from a book would you want to be haunted by?
Tristan de Barre from Spirted away by Cindy Miles.

4.If you had to be trapped in a book for a month, which book would you choose? (you can also pick what character you would want to be as well)
You slay me by Katie MacAlister

5.If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose? (you can also pick what character you would want to be as well)
Grey's Anatomy

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New Team Book Blog Buttons!!

2011-01-26T21:11:00.001-05:00

I have made some new team book blog buttons for my site.

If you would like to use them as well please feel free...more info on how at the bottom of the post.

First is my Team Ian button for Marta Acosta's Casa Dracula series. I adore this series and Marta is an amazing writer. I can't wait to see what she is up to writing now!

This is for Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampire series...As you can tell I am Team Ethan.

The image is from Book 4's cover which comes out in May..can't wait!

These are for Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey Trilogy.

My favorite YA series. :)

If you would like to use them for your own blog just right click and save them to your computer then upload to some photo hosting site like photobucket. It is a free photo hosting site. I have used them for years. :)

Any other requests for more team buttons??

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-01-26T09:10:00.004-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am rereading Temptest Rising so I can read book 2 and 3 of the series
by Nicole Peeler. Book 3 just came out and I will be reviewing both of them
here on the blog.

Your turn!!

Review - Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

2011-01-25T11:47:00.000-05:00

Genre - YA Fairy Paranormal

Release Date - pb book 1/25 - ebook 2/1

Publisher - Harlequin Teen
Pages - 368
Source - NetGallery
Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads
Amazon / Blog / Iron Fey

In less than twenty-four hours I'll be seventeen.

Although, technically, I won't actually be turning seventeen. I've been in the Nevernever too long. When you're in Faery, you don't age. So while a year has passed in the real world, agewise I'm probably only a few days older than when I went in.

In real life, I've changed so much I don't even recognize myself.

***
MY NAME IS MEGAN CHASE.

I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.

THIS TIME, THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK.

My Review -

Iron Queen picks off where Iron Daughter left off and it did not disappoint! This is book 3 in the Iron Fey series and each book gets better than the last! And believe me when I say this, that is hard to do when I gave both Iron King and Iron Daughter the highest marks! I don't know how Ms Kagawa does it...this book made me laugh out loud and cry while reading it. It just pulls you in and you can't let go until you know what happens. The Faery world feels so real that you feel apart of the action.
I can't say enough about this book and series and highly recommend it to YA as well as adults. This is my favorite YA series and I am dying for Book 4 which is Ash's story - The Iron Knight.

Fridays Fab Five

2011-01-21T09:09:00.023-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What last TV show have you watched on TV?
2. What was the last movie that you watched at the theatre?
3. What was the last movie that you watched at home?
4. What was the last audiobook that you listened to?
5. What is the last song that you heard?

Froggy's Answers

1. What last TV show have you watched on TV?
Firefly on DVD and How I met you mother on TV

2. What was the last movie that you watched at the theatre?
OMG I have no idea..been along time..maybe Toy Story 2....

3. What was the last movie that you watched at home?
Salt on DVD

4. What was the last audiobook that you listened to?
Obsession by Karen Robarbs..I am still listening to it in the car.

5. What is the last song that you heard?
Pinks So What

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Review - Kiss at your own risk by Stephanie Rowe

2011-01-19T21:53:00.000-05:00

Genre - Paranormal Romance

Release Date - 1/4/2011
Publisher - Sourcebooks
Pages - 416
Source - Sourcebooks ARC Review
Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads
Amazon

HE NEEDED A KILLER WOMAN…

Blaine Underhill was one lucky man. Having recently escaped a century and a half of imprisonment at the hands of an evil witch, he's determined to save his still-enslaved friend. But in order to do so, he'll need the help of one of the world's most lethal women.

SHE WAS DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, LITERALLY…

Trinity Harpswell is sick and tired of being a Black Widow. Having managed to go three years without accidentally killing anyone she loves, she's one short week away from freeing herself from this killer curse forever. When Blaine tracks her down and convinces her to help him, little does Trinity know that the next seven days are going to be murder!

My Review -

Kiss at your own risk is book 1 in a new series by Stephanie Rowe and is a downright funny paranormal adventure that grabs ahold of you and makes you want more. Trinity is cursed with a Black Widow curse so any man she falls in love with she kills, but needs Blaine's help to save her father. Blaine can make his body light on fire and needs Trinity's help to save a member of his team who is trapped and needs rescued. Twists and Turns keep the book exciting and on the edge of your seat. I am hoping Ms Rowe brings out a book just for Reina, Trinitys BFF and one of Deaths assistants...I loved her character!

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-01-19T11:02:00.000-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am re-reading Iron King and Iron Daughter so I can read Iron Queen for review.
I did reviews of both of these here on the blog and loved them both

Your turn!!

I Dream of Genies by Judi Fennell - Review

2011-01-16T12:32:00.004-05:00

Genre - Paranormal Romance

Release Date - 1/1/2011

Publisher - Sourcebooks

Pages - 416

Source - Sourcebooks ARC Review

Author - Website / Twitter / Facebook / Goodreads

Amazon

He needs to change his luck,and fast!

Matt Ewing would gladly hunt down a fortune in lucky pennies if he thought it would help save his business.

But for all his hoping, Matt’s clueless when his long awaited lucky charm falls in his lap in the form of a beguiling genie. He just can’t believe that this beautiful woman could be the answer to his prayers…

She’s been bottled up for far too long!

Spending 2,000 years in a bottle would make any woman go a little stir crazy. So when Matt releases Eden from her luxurious captivity, she’s thrilled to repay him by giving him the magical boost he needs…

But for all her good intentions, Eden’s magical prowess is a little rusty and her magical mistakes become more than embarrassing. And though Eden knows falling in love will end her magic and immortality, she can’t help but be drawn to the one man who wants her just for herself…

My Review -

I dream of genies is a funny action packed carpet ride that keeps you wanting more! I love the character of Eden and found all of her magic uh ohs to be quite hilarious! Throw in her in hunky wood working love interest Matt...a smart cracking talking cat Obo and a baby dragon and you are on a wild ride you won't want to end! I can't wait for book 2 in the series Genie knows Best due out on November!

Winter's Respite Read-a-thon

2011-01-16T12:00:00.003-05:00

I joined a readathon for the week so I can catch up on some of my reading and this is my starting post!

I will be updating my progress on my facebook account and twitter (links are on the sidebar)

Here is the info on the read-a-thon

http://thetruebookaddict.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-you-ready-winters-respite-read-thon.html

New Look

2011-01-16T00:20:00.000-05:00

I decided to redo the blog again and I am almost done. I have a few more things to do but wanted to see how everyone likes the new look.....let me know what you think!

Free Ebooks....

2011-01-15T19:09:00.005-05:00

Here are some links to some free ebooks online from Barnes and Nobles.

- Reaper which is for the soul screamers series by Rachel Vincent

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Reaper/Rachel-Vincent/e/9781426875755/?cds2Pid=29905

- House of Dark Shawdows which is book 1 in the Dreamhouse Kings Series by Robert Liparulo

(Suppose to be REALLY good..I bought books 1, 2 and 3 in paperback and are in my TBR pile)

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/House-of-Dark-Shadows/Robert-Liparulo/e/9781418566173/?cds2Pid=29905

Reckless by Cornelia Funke - author of dragonrider etc

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/product.aspx?ean=9780316180191

Big Girls don't die
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Big-Girls-Dont-Die/Crystal-Jordan/e/9781605043791

Keep checking Barnes and Nobles for free ebooks. I have gotten many from them. Sometimes they are not all in the free ebook section either. I find if I go to each ebook subject like Teen or Sci fi and then sort by price high to low then some are there too....Also check often...they had Wish for free a few days ago and only for a few days now it is full price again. :(

Fridays Fab Five

2011-01-14T09:11:00.042-05:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

2010 in review
You can list up to 3 answers for each question...I know how hard it is to pick just one! LOL

1. What was your favorite read of 2010?
2. What was your least favorite read of 2010?
3. What new series did you find in 2010?
4. What new author did you discover in 2010? !
5. What was your favorite book cover of 2010?

Froggy's Answers

1. What was your favorite read of 2010?

-The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

2. What was your least favorite read of 2010?
- I can't think of one....

3. What new series did you find in 2010?
-Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampire series...omg love this series!
-Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series...an awesome historical romance series...

4. What new author did you discover in 2010?
-Jeannie Holmes who wrote Blood Law...loooooved it!
-Nicole Peeler author of the Jane True series..love it as well.

5. What was your favorite book cover of 2010?
-Sisters Red book cover is just amazing...
-Clorkwork Angel's is stunning too

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Book Challenges for 2011

2011-01-14T09:00:00.004-05:00

I've decided to jump in and do some book challenges this year and the first one I joined is

I will be updating this challenge on my left sidebar. So far I have read 8 books but I am currently reading 2 right now! :) another 2 challenges I decided to do are:

I need to read 20 vampire books with the vampire as a main character. This one should be easy for me since I love vampire books! LOL

This one I need to read 20 shifter books where the shifter is the main character.

Giveaway!!

2011-01-13T12:56:00.001-05:00

Raven’s Recession Gift Card Giveaway!

http://ravenhappyhour.com/ravenblog/?p=2058

Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2011-01-13T11:57:00.000-05:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am currently reading book 4 of Lara Adrians Midnight Breeds series called Midnight Rising. Loving the series and would definately recommend!
http://www.laraadrian.com/rising.php

I am also reading an ARC called I dream of genies by Judy Fennell. I am on page 100 and loving it so far! Can't wait to see what happens next!!
http://www.judifennell.com/IDOG.html

Your turn!!

Review - The Presence by Heather Graham

2011-01-12T19:27:00.012-05:00

SHE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE SO EASY

The ultimate moneymaking plan—buy the ancient, run-down Scottish castle and turn it into a tourist destination. Toni MacNally and her friends will put on reenactments combining fact and fiction, local history, murder and an imaginary laird named Bruce MacNiall.

AND THEN GIRLS STARTED DYING

Just as someone arrives, claiming to actually be Laird MacNiall—a tall, dark, formidable Scot somehow familiar to Toni—the bodies of young women are found, dumped and forgotten in the nearby town.

But even stranger, how is it even possible this laird exists? Toni invented Bruce MacNiall for the performance. . . yet sinister, lifelike dreams suggest he's connected to the recent deaths. Bruce claims he wants to help catch the murderer. But even if she wants to, can Toni trust him. . .when her visions seem to be coming from within the very eyes of the killer himself?

Review - 4 1/2 butterflies

The presence starts with a bunch of friends pulling together to rent a Scottish castle to turn it into a tourist attraction where they give performances based on the history of the castle as they concocted...or at least they thought they did until the Laird of the castle shows up during a performance claiming to be the real Laird himself! Bruce comes home to help catch a killer and find his castle has been taken over by Americans performing reenactments based on his family history.

I loved this book, Heather Graham again delivers a delicious tale of a Scottish Laird, a group of Americans and a murder mystery as only she could. I loved the characters interaction and the chemistry between Bruce and Toni. I would definitely recommend this book as a must read for the mystery lovers and paranormal romance junkies like me! :)

Review - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

2011-01-11T21:17:00.001-05:00

From the back cover:

INSATIABLE DESIRE. ENDLESS SEDUCTION. ONE TOUCH IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle's deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night--or this man--is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed--a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite.

Lucan Thorne despises the violence carried out by his lawless brethren. A vampire himself, Lucan is a Breed warrior, sworn to protect his kind--and the unwitting humans existing alongside them--from the mounting threat of the Rogues. Lucan cannot risk binding himself to a mortal woman, but when Gabrielle is targeted by his enemies, he has no choice but to bring her into the dark underworld he commands.

Here, in the arms of the Breed's formidable leader, Gabrielle will confront an extraordinary destiny of danger, seduction, and the darkest pleasures of all . . . .

My review - 4 1/2 Butterflies

I stumbled upon this book while looking online for something new to read...as most of you know I am really into paranormal romance and I just love vampire books! This book is a great start to a very interesting exciting paranormal series. I love how the author took her own spin on how vampires exist and made a whole world for them. I got so into the book I was up at 3 am still reading and didn't want to put it down and go to sleep. I love that Gabrielle is not a wimp but strong female character who fights with Lucan and not hides behind him. I love the other male vamps and their camaraderie. The book was fast paced and full of action packed scenes. Anyone who loves vampires or paranormal romance will love this book and not want to wait to start the next book in the series!

Winner!

2011-01-11T15:34:00.000-05:00

Sorry about the delay!

The winner to the Book Answer Game is....

Jenni Elyse

Jenni email me your address to froggarita@gmail.com

and I will send you out your prize!!

Congrats!!

Update plus The Book Answer Game with Giveaway

2010-12-17T16:35:00.000-05:00

Sorry I haven't been on like I was before but life gets busy and I had to pick and choose what needs to be done. :(

I plan on posting again but I am going to remove some meme's and keep the Fab Friday and most likely Whatcha Reading Wednesday.

Instead of Fab Friday this week lets do this one a little different

( I borrowed this from the Dangerous reading group I belong to! )

Directions: Using only titles of books you have read last year (2010), complete the prompts below. Try not to repeat a book title.

1. Describe yourself - Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

2. How do you feel - Charmed and Dangerous - Candace Havens

3. Describe where you currently live - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta

4. If you could go anywhere, where would you go - Masquerade - Melissa de la Cruz

5. Your favorite form of transportation - Wings - Aprilynne Pike

6. Your best friend is - Red Headed Step Child - Sabrina Kane

7. You and your friends are - Born to be Wild - Christine Warren

8. What's the weather like? Brighter than the sun - Julia Quinn

9. Favorite time of day - Nights edge - various authors Charlaine Harris and Maggie Shayne

10. What is life to you? Divine Misdemeanors - Laurell K Hamilton

11. Your fear - Spiders bite - Jennifer Estep

12. What is the best advice you have to give? Sex Lies and Vampires Katie MacAlister

13. Thought for the day - The Naked Gentleman - Sally MacKenzie

14. How I would like to die - Lovers Bite - Maggie Shayne

15. My souls present condition – Guilty Pleasures - Laurell K Hamiliton

Ok your turn! Just reply with your answers or a link to your blog where we can check your answers out! :)

For whomever has the best answers I have a surprise for you!!

We will run this through to the 27th, my birthday! :)

Tuesday Wishes with Froggarita

2010-11-15T16:03:00.000-05:00

Froggy's Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

Did I miss anything good? Let me know if I did please!! ;)

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Fridays Fab Five

2010-10-01T21:18:00.001-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

Sorry its late this week....still sick :(
What is your favorite....
1. favorite fruit
2. favorite vegetable
3. favorite cheese
4. favorite lunchmeat
5. favorite nut

Froggy's Answers

What is your favorite......
1. favorite fruit
Watermelon and Strawberries

2. favorite vegetable
Broccoli

3. favorite cheese
Jalepeno

4. favorite lunchmeat
Rare Roast Beef

5. favorite nut
cashew

Looney's Answers

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Whatfcha Reading Wednesday

2010-09-29T20:14:00.000-04:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

SORRY THIS IS LATE!
I have been in bed with the flu for days....feel horrible!! Please forgive me for not posting some of the meme's! I am really sorry!!

I am stuck in bed and I am reading Nancy Holders The gifted series. I read Daughter of the FLames then Daughter of the Blood..now I am reading Son of the shadows. The trilogy has been awesome so far...Loving the Characters and there is very little sexual content (sorry for misspelling etc..its all the cold/cough meds..lol)
What Looneybug is Reading....

Your turn!!

Fridays Fab Five

2010-09-24T11:15:00.000-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

Another Round of Music Questions...
What is your favorite....
1. 50's song?
2. Country song?
3. 80's Song?
4.Pop Rock song?
5. Song done on Glee?

Froggy's Answers

1. 50's song?

Shake, Rattle and Roll

2. Country song?
anything by Shania Twain or Faith Hill

3. 80's Song?
Bonnie Tylers Total Eclipse of the Heart

4.Pop Rock song?
Most Songs by Maroon 5

5. Song done on Glee?
Faithfully by Journey
( link for a list of them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_in_Glee_(season_1) )

Looney's Answers

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-09-22T11:19:00.002-04:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am reading a book I won called Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes..I am only a few chapters in
but is great so far! LOL..

What Looneybug is Reading....

I am currently re-reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. But this time it is an adventure because I am reading it with my 8 year old. She is so excited about the upcoming movie and just couldn't wait so we decided to read the book together in the meantime. It is slow going but fun to be doing it together.

Your turn!!

Fridays Fab Five

2010-09-17T08:33:00.002-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What is your favorite Disco Song?
2. What is your favorite Soft Rock Song?
3. What is your favorite Love Ballad?
4. What is your favorite hard Rock song?
5. What is your favorite Pop song?

YOU CAN PICK 2 ANSWERS if you can't decide between 2!!
(more next week so think of other favorites you have in music!!)

Froggy's Answers
I love music of all types so this one is really hard for me

1. What is your favorite Disco Song?I will survive by Gloria Gaynor

2. What is your favorite Rock Song?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen or hotel california by the Eagles

3. What is your favorite Love Ballad?
I'd do anything for love but I won't do that...Meatloaf or Open Arms by Journey

4. What is your favorite Hard Rock song?
One by Metallica

5. What is your favorite Pop song?
So what by Pink...LOVE Pink!

Looney's Answers
1. What is your favorite Disco Song?
2. What is your favorite Soft Rock Song?
3. What is your favorite Love Ballad?
4. What is your favorite hard Rock song?
5. What is your favorite Pop song?
Oh this is a really hard one for me this week. I mostly end up listening to my kids music or books on tape anymore. It has been so long since I listened to any of these types of music that I don't know if I can really pick any of these this week. Right now I am drawing a blank on answers to all these questions. How lame right? The one song I can think of right now is Another One Bites The Dust - but I don't think that fits into any of those catagories.

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Follow Friday and Blog Hop

2010-09-16T22:31:00.002-04:00

I decided to join in the fun with Follow Friday from my friend PJ's Blog...click the picture to learn more and go to her blog.... I also decided to start playing Blog Hop at Crazy for Books

Click the picture to visit her blog for more info as well!!

This weeks question is:
In honor of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, let's take time this week to honor our favorite book bloggers and why we love them!

I honestly can't pick out favorites.
There are too many awesome book blogs and I love then all for one reason or another.

Happy Hopping Everyone! ;)

Catchy Covers

2010-09-16T12:17:00.000-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....

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-When filling out the inlinkz link please add your name/alias and your book blogs name
- Last is to have fun and make some new friends!

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-09-15T07:28:00.004-04:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am reading the first book in Maggie Shaynes new Trilogy...Killing me Softly.
I am about 3 or 4 chapters in so far. If you are a Maggie Shayne reading this book it
does have characters from one of her other series/books. It was Darker than Midnight and has Dawn Jones and family. Now book 2 and 3 in this series do not have them in them so don't think this is just another trilogy about them. :)

What Looneybug is Reading....

I am just finished reading Eve Silver's Sins of the Soul this morning - I can't wait to start the 3rd book in this series Sins of the Flesh. I am really enjoying this series. Eve Silver does a great job exploring the worlds of the Otherkin! A must read series!

Your turn!!

Tuesday Wishes

2010-09-14T07:20:00.001-04:00

Froggy's Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

Did I miss anything good? Let me know if I did please!! ;)

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Don't have a book blog? Don't worry...
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The Postcard Killers by James Patterson Giveaway

2010-09-13T09:11:00.017-04:00

THE POSTCARD KILLERS

(Unabridged)

by James Patterson and Liza Marklund

Read by Katherine Kellgren, Eric Singer and Reg Rogersy

Paris is stunning in the summer.

NYPD detective Jacob Kanon is on a tour of Europe's most gorgeous cities. But the sights aren't

what draw him—he sees each museum, each cathedral, and each cafe through the

eyes of his daughter's killer.

The killing is simply marvelous.

Kanon's daughter, Kimmy, and her boyfriend were murdered while on vacation in Rome. Since then, young couples in Paris, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, and

Stockholm have been found dead. Little connects the murders, other than a

postcard to the local newspaper that precedes each new victim.

Wish you were here.

Now Kanon teams up with the Swedish reporter, Dessie Larsson, who has just received a postcard in Stockholm—and they think they know where the

next victims will be. With relentless logic and unstoppable action, THE POSTCARD KILLERS may be James Patterson's most vivid and compelling thriller yet.

Giveaway!!

Hachette is allowing me to give away 2 audiobooks

To enter post a comment below.
Giveaway Ends Oct 15th
Remember no PO Boxes and USA and Canada only please.
you must be a follower to enter!

GOOD LUCK!

Fridays Fab Five

2010-09-10T08:02:00.001-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What is your favorite season?
2. What is your favorite activity in that season?
3. Which season do you hate?
4. Why?
5. What is the first thing that comes to mind when i say Autumn?

Froggy's Answers

1. What is your favorite season?

Winter

2. What is your favorite activity in that season?
Snowball fighting

3. Which season do you hate?
Summer

4. Why?
Too Frigin Hot!!

5. What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say Autumn?
Leaves

Looney's Answers

1. What is your favorite season?
Autumn!
2. What is your favorite activity in that season?
Going to the Apple Orchard and Halloween!
3. Which season do you hate?
I don't hate any but Spring is my least favorite.
4. Why?
I really don't like the mud and the rain!
5. What is the first thing that comes to mind when i say Autumn?
Fall Leaves!

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Catchy Covers

2010-09-09T10:28:00.000-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....to die for!

OMG I so want this book! I wish the release date would hurry up and get here!

This is my favorite series....are you a Cat and Bones fan too??

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- Last is to have fun and make some new friends!

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-09-08T14:02:00.002-04:00

We do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. We are always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

Last night at 1 am I just finished Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn chase..LOVED IT!!
I can't wait for book 2!! This cover so rocks too...

What Looneybug is Reading....

I am reading Eve Silver's Sins of the Soul. This book was just released 9/1

and is the sequel to Sins of the Heart. This is a great series!

I love how the point of view changes from character to

character throughout the story.

Your turn!!

Last to Die by Kate Brady

2010-09-06T08:23:00.032-04:00

Today we have Kate Brady as a guest host here on the Bookcase!! I asked Kate how she thinks up the crimes for her books and then plots them out...here is what she said....

One of the first questions people ask when they read my books is, “How did you come up with that?” Given the twisted natures of my villains, this usually translates to, “What in the world is WRONG with you?”

Let me address the second question first. Well, er…nothing, I hope. I’m a pretty normal person who’s generally pretty nice. I don’t harbor any deep, dark hatred toward my parents, I have basically healthy relationships with my husband and kids, and I have no bodies buried in my herb garden. I have the kind of wonderfully mundane life that would make for a terribly boring read, so in stories, I create people who are more, well, interesting.

As for where the ideas come from… They come from nowhere and from everywhere. The germ of an idea is sometimes an out-of-the-blue thought while I’m in the shower or waiting for a red light to change. Other times, I see something on the news that serves as a trigger. Sometimes a villain starts with the concept of a twisted childhood that would, in my mind, yield a creepy adult doing creepy things, or sometimes I start with the crimes and then build the type of person who would commit them.

No matter where the germ of the idea originates, developing it comes later—much, much later. I am not a plotter. In fact, for me, the more planning and plotting I do, the more paralyzing it is to the writing process. Sometimes I actually have to get to the end of the book to really discover what was driving the villain, then go back and edit accordingly. That’s the joy of writing: discovery! There’s nothing more exciting than that moment when I’m writing and writing and writing and suddenly something happens that I didn’t expect but that explains everything. In my first book, RITA-winner ONE SCREAM AWAY, that happened at the very end when both the heroine and I found out at the same time what the villain had been carrying and protecting in his satchel all along. And in the sequel, LAST TO DIE (September 1, 2010), it happened when I learned why the villain was working off a list of women to kill.

Sounds sort of nuts, nonetheless, that’s the way it happens for me. The fact that I apparently have ruthless murderers running around in my head just waiting for the opportunity to start a killing spree and give some hero and heroine a run for their lives is a little bizarre. So let me refer back to the first question I answered: I’m pretty normal and nice. Honest!

So don’t be afraid. I love to chat with readers and other authors. Thanks for having me on Froggarita’s Bookcase!

A ruthless killer hides in plain sight, someone no one believes is capable of murder. Within a week, six women will be murdered, all punished for their dark pasts. Detective Dani Cole is determined to track down this serial killer whose victims include a young woman she pulled out of a life of crime. Her investigation leads her to a photography foundation and the renowned photographer Mitch Sheridan, a man she she fell in love with years ago but has tried to forget. Dani and Mitch are instantly attracted to each other again, though their troubled pasts keep them from getting too close. Together, through the course of the investigation, they unearth a dark chain of deception that leads to a killer who is closer than they think.

Giveaway!!

Hachette is allowing me to give away 3 books of Last to die.

To enter post a comment or question below to Kate.

Remember no PO Boxes and USA and Canada only please.

you must be a follower to enter!

GOOD LUCK!

AWESOME NEWS!

2010-09-03T10:52:00.004-04:00

I was 1 of 11 book blogs who got picked to be quoted in the ad below for the Iron Fey Series!!

If you read my blog you know how much I love it!! I am beyond thrilled to be able to share this with

all of you!!

(I am on the bottom right...The R on read is covered but besides that its all there!!)

*Froggy does the happy dance*

click the image to enlarge it.

Fridays Fab Five

2010-09-03T08:23:00.004-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What was your favorite childhood book series?
2. What is your favorite fruit?
3. What is your favorite hobby?
4. If you were only able to have one food the rest of your life, what would it be?
5. What did you have for breakfast today?

Froggy's Answers

1. What was your favorite childhood book series?
Nancy Drew

2. What is your favorite fruit?
Strawberries

3. What is your favorite hobby?
Scrapbooking/Card Making and Plastic Canvas

4. If you were only able to have one food the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chocolate..I'd die without it!

5. What did you have for breakfast today?
Diet Coke and a handful of Chex Honey Nut Cereal

Looney's Answers

1. What was your favorite childhood book series?
Nancy Drew
2. What is your favorite fruit?
Raspberries - Yumm!
3. What is your favoirte hobby?
Card Making
4. If you were only able to have one food the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chocolate - is there any other choice really?
5. What did you have for breakfast today?
Diet Coke

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Catchy Covers

2010-09-02T09:45:00.002-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....a bit spooky

This book looks good..has anyone read it yet?

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- Last is to have fun and make some new friends!

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-09-01T08:47:00.014-04:00

I do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. I am always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it and would you recommend it to your friends?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am reading Lydia Dare's A certain Wolfish Charm. Its amazing so far! I am about half way through it and I can't wait to get back to finish the rest!! :)

What Looneybug is Reading....

It has been a crazy week - not much time to read (I hate weeks like this), so I am still reading Eve Silver's Sins of the Heart. I wasn't sure about the book when I first started reading it but am really enjoying it now. I am about 2/3 of the way in and wrapped up in the story and can't wait to see how it ends. I would recommend this to a friend and will do a full review and synopsis when I am finished reading it.

Your turn!!

Tuesday Wishes for August 31st, 2010

2010-08-31T09:22:00.035-04:00

Weekly Meme for Froggarita's Bookcase...
I am always wishing over books/ebooks and since they come out on Tuesdays I thought it would be fun to have a meme where we can tell each other what book/ebook comes out this week that we want.

Question for you..do you like when I just add in the bookcovers or would you like having the description added too? PLEASE let me know in comments..I would greatly appreciate it! :)

Ok, Froggy's Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

Did I miss anything good? Let me know if I did please!! ;)

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To play just follow these few simple steps:-Follow me, your blog host and anyone else you would like to who posts a link-If you make a post please add the button above so we can easily find your post-When filling out the Linky Tools link please add your name/alias and your book blogs name- Last is to have fun and make some new friends!

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Sin Undone by Larrisa Ione

2010-08-30T08:53:00.016-04:00

As the only female Seminus demon ever born, master assassin Sinead Donnelly is used to being treated like an outcast. She spent decades enslaved, and now vows she'll die before she'll relinquish her freedom again. Then Sin's innate ability to kill her enemies goes awry: She creates a lethal new werewolf virus that sparks a firestorm of panic and violence.

Half-werewolf, half-vampire Conall Dearghul is charged with bringing in Sin to face punishment for the plague. And she's no stranger: He's bound to her by blood, and the one sexual encounter they shared has left him hungering for her raw sensuality. Worse, Sin is the underworld's most wanted and Con soon learns he's the only one who can help her . . . and that saving her life might mean sacrificing his own.

Giveaway Details

Today We are giving away Sin Undone!
If you haven't read it yet you should try it ASAP ..this whole series ROCKS!!

Hachette is allowing me to give away 3 books!

USA and Canada Only

No P.O. Boxes, please.

You must be a follower of my blog to enter!

Giveaway ends Oct 1st

To Enter please fill out this FORM HERE

Good luck!

You can visit Larrisa on her website http://larissaione.com/blog/

and Follow @LarissaIone on Twitter

Fridays Fab Five

2010-08-27T09:46:00.002-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What is your favorite tree?
2. What is your zodiac sign?
3. How long does it take you to do your grocery shopping?
4. How often do you ride a bike?
5. Who is your role model?

Froggy's Answers

1. What is your favorite tree?

Japanese Red Maple

2. What is your zodiac sign?
Capricorn! :)

3. How long does it take you to do your grocery shopping?
depends if it is for the whole month which takes me a day hitting Walmart, BJ's Wholesale etc...
If it is a quick run anywhere from 10 mins to 1 hr.
4. How often do you ride a bike?
never

5. Who is your role model?
My Brother. :)

Looney's Answers

1. What is your favorite tree?
I love Blue Spruce Trees! How cool is that a tree that has a blue tint?

2. What is your zodiac sign?
Leo! And it really does fit me to a T.

3. How long does it take you to do your grocery shopping?
It usually takes me about 45 min. to 1 hr to complete that actual shopping.

4. How often do you ride a bike?
Not as often as I should! LOL!

5. Who is your role model?
My Uncle Lee - he really inspired me to enjoy life and make the most of whatever situation you are in!

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Follow Friday and Blog Hop

2010-08-27T01:11:00.000-04:00

I decided to join in the fun with Follow Friday from my friend PJ's Blog...click the picture to learn more and go to her blog.... I also decided to start playing Blog Hop at Crazy for Books

This weeks question is....

Do you use a rating system for your reviews and if so, what is it and why?

yes I do, you can see it on the sidebar on the left. I use to use flies and switched bugs but I like to use them so you can tell how much I really liked a book.

Catchy Covers

2010-08-26T11:28:00.000-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....hauntingly beautiful....

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-08-25T11:33:00.001-04:00

I do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. I am always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I finished the harry potter series..yay!! I also just finished Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden...it is a must read! Not sure what I am going to staet reading next....I have the Lydia Dare wolf series here..but I think I might read Infinite Days next....

What Looneybug is Reading....

I have just started reading Eve Silver's Sins of the Heart that was just published on 8/1/10. I don't really have any comments on it yet since I just started it this morning. I will let you know what I think when I have read some more.

Your turn!!

Guest Post by Paula Quinn

2010-08-24T11:55:00.000-04:00

Who can forget William Wallace of Braveheart or Duncan and Connor MacLeod from the Highlander series? These weren't your typical romance movies, but women all over the world overlooked the bloodshed and violence and lost their hearts to the heroes draped in plaid. The age old question is why? What is it that draws the female species to a man in a skirt with a big sword? I think the fascination has a lot to do with the land from which these heroes hail. Scotland is a land steeped in tradition and romance as timeless as the mountains themselves. It's a land of rugged, brutal beauty and windswept moors, resilient against centuries of subjugation.The terrain makes Highland men hard, tough, and ready to stand firm in the face of any danger. Their culture makes them proud, stubborn, and courageous. They are physically powerful, resourceful, a bit dangerous. Such a hero is confident in his own power and appreciative of the strength in his woman. Oh, and let's not forget that deep, melodic burr...like bagpipes playing across the heather, But what else do these Highland hunks possess that make us fall in love? I decided to put the question to the experts...my readers.

Ivana R. believes, "They are the forever type...strong, capable, hard yet gentle and we love them for all that they are and for all that they are not."

Fellow author Charlotte Compo believes, "It's the cocky assuredness, the crooked smile, that sexy brogue...When a Highlander pulls you into his arms and takes possession, refusal is futile. You WILL be assimilated into his brawny aura."

Jessica G. says, (Women) "gotta love a warrior with his sword and kilt and nothing underneath it. They just don't make strong take charge men like that anymore."

Christy A. had this to say, "I think what attracts me to a Highlander is the fact that he's just a man with so much honor and so much pride and so much love for his people. And when he falls in love, he falls hard and he falls for forever!!! And I do LOVE the kilt and sword and that accent/brogue is just icing on the cake! "

For Vipha B. it's all about "...honor. (Highland men) had a lot of pride in who they were and the clan they represented.They were man that loved or hated with passion...willing to die or fight for what they believe in or the people they love and to me that is what a highlander is all about."

Missy M. says. "They're not pushovers!"

While Debbie M. thinks, "They are always depicted as strong, headstrong, passionate, and full of life, open yet mysterious."

For Christie Jo, it's "Definitely the strength and fierce love for family. dont leave out thank wonderful accent."

And lastly, Amanda H believes, "It's all about the romance. Once a Highlander falls head over heals, nothing will stand in his way to win the heart of the woman he so chooses. He will risk it ALL in the name of of love and will make no apologies for it."

So what do you think? What is it about a Highland hero that makes you care and want to read more?

You can visit Paula on her website at http://www.paulaquinn.com/

Don't forget to enter our contest for her latest book Seduced by a Highlander!!

Tuesday Wishes for August 24th, 2010

2010-08-24T08:54:00.008-04:00

Froggy's Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

This is book 5 in the series!

I still need to read Hunger Games and Catching Fire! on my TBRL!

New Author to me but this book looks GOOD!

Cover Rocks too! ;)

Another New Author...love the cover also!!

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

Did I miss anything good? Let me know if I did please!! ;)

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Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn

2010-08-23T19:19:00.001-04:00

SINS THAT CAN'T BE FORGIVEN...

Tristan MacGregor is famed throughout the Highlands as a silver-tonged seducer and an unrepentant rogue. Bold and charming, he's dallied with many women, yet none as mysterious as the lass he steals a kiss from at king's court. Little does he know this beauty is one of his clan's greatest enemies.

PASSION THAT CAN'T BE DENIED

Isobel Fergusson has despised the bloodthirsty MacGregors ever since they murdered her father. She's horrified to learn that the handsome stranger she kissed is of this clan. But Tristan means to possess her at any cost and Isobel's body turns traitor at his touch. Can a man she's sworn to hate be the only one she can ever love?

Giveaway Details

Hachette is allowing me to give away 3 books!

USA and Canada Only

No P.O. Boxes, please.

You must be a follower of my blog to enter!

Giveaway ends Sept 24th

To Enter please fill out this FORM HERE

Good luck!

Fridays Fab Five

2010-08-20T09:57:00.012-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1.Whats your favorite milkshake flavor?
2. Whats your favorite flower?
3. Whats your favorite candy/chocolate?
4. Whats your favorite cereal?
5. Whats your favorite chewing/bubble gum?

Froggy's Answers

1.Whats your favorite milkshake flavor?

Jamocha from Arby's

2. Whats your favorite flower?

Peonies

3. Whats your favorite soda?

Diet Coke

4. Whats your favorite cereal?

Right now it is honey nut chex

5. Whats your favorite chewing/bubble gum?

I don't like to chew gum much but when I do its usually Big Red.

LooneyBug's Answers:
1.Whats your favorite milkshake flavor?
Cookies and Cream - Homemade

2. Whats your favorite flower?
Lillies of the Valley
3. Whats your favorite candy/chocolate?
Lindor Truffles
4. Whats your favorite cereal?
Ewww- Cereal!
5. Whats your favorite chewing/bubble gum?
I don't chew gum - so I will tell my favorite mint is Wintergreen

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Follow Friday and Blog Hop

2010-08-20T00:26:00.000-04:00

I decided to join in the fun with Follow Friday from my friend PJ's Blog...click the picture to learn more and go to her blog.... I also decided to start playing Blog Hop at Crazy for Books

This weeks question is....

How many blogs do you follow?

Holy cow..I follow 511!!

But I do have to say that I am also into scrapbooking and I am on a Design Team
so at least half of my blogs are craft ones!!

Have you seen anyone with a higher number? LOL

Catchy Covers

2010-08-19T08:52:00.002-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....dreamy!

I just love all the shades of blue!

This is a new author to me and he has a new book coming outnext Tuesday!

It will be in my Tuesday Wishes posts....and it looks good!!! ;)

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday?

2010-08-18T09:29:00.006-04:00

I do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. I am always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am in book 6 of Harry Potter Series which is The Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling. I am about half way through it. (I have been busy posting old books on ebay and organizing my scrapdesk this week! )

What Looneybug is Reading....

I just finished reading Book 4 of Karen Marie Moning's Fever Series - DreamFever. This is the continuing story of MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons. It was a good book but like her previous 3 I feel it ended rather abruptly. I am lookning forward to her 5th and final book in Fever Series - Shadow Fever. Being the final book in the series I hope she ties up a lot of loose ends - I am very curious to see how it all plays out.

Your turn!!

Announcement

2010-08-17T21:24:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to tell you some good news!

I got my Best Friend Wini to join me here on Froggarita's Bookcase! She is going to help me do reviews,

post contests and whatever else she feels like doing.

Please welcome her to the wonderful world of book blogging!

To celebrate the her coming on board I will be creating a new blog design. She is known as Looneybug so I need a design with frogs and dragonsflies!

Also wanted to tell you when we hit 500 followers we are going to have a contest for a gift certificate. only 51 more members to go!!

Tuesday Wishes for August 17th, 2010

2010-08-17T08:51:00.015-04:00

My Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

Again this week I couldn't find many books that I wanted..I must be looking in the wrong places!

I can't wait for the 31st though because there are quite a few awesome releases that day!

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I'd hate to play alone! LOL

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A New Batch of Winners!!

2010-08-16T16:03:00.001-04:00

The 2 winners for

To Surrender from a Rogue are:

CrystalGB

Sue Brandes

The 2 Winners for

Desire Me are:

Cheryl/Chey

Kaye

The 2 Winners for

Knight of Passion are:

Yvonne B

pixie 13

The 3 Winners for

Captured by Desire are:

Alicia0605

Tabithia B

Barb S

The 3 winners of the

RITA Nominees packs are:

Steve C

etirv

Karen H

Ok Winners..you have until Friday Aug 20th to claim your prize!

To claim your prize email me at froggaritavillesbookcase@gmail.com with which book you won in the subject line please

Congrats!!

More contests and Winners soon!! ( I like to post them on Mondays when possible! )

Also I will be hosting a contest for a Gift Certificate once we hit 500 members!!

Desperate Deeds by Dee Davis

2010-08-16T08:22:00.021-04:00

As the demolitions expert for A-Tac, a black-ops CIA unit masquerading as Ivy League faculty, Tyler Hanson has two great loves: literature and explosives. She lives by the motto "Duty First" and doesn't have time for personal attachments . . . until a steamy one-night stand turns into a professional partnership.

When Tyler meets Owen Wakefield, a handsome British operative, she seduces him with no intention of ever seeing him again. But then the sexy Brit is brought into A-Tac, and despite Tyler's efforts to keep her distance, she finds herself falling for him. Trusting him.

Owen seems too good to be true - and he is. He's hiding his true motives and identity, and no matter how he feels about Tyler, he can't keep her secrets. One of A-Tac's members has turned traitor and helped terrorists to hijack a shipment of nuclear weapons. As witnesses start dying and evidence starts disappearing, Owen and Tyler must race to find the mole - and prevent a final, cataclysmic act of destruction.

Giveaway Details

Hachette is allowing me to give away 3 books!

USA and Canada Only

No P.O. Boxes, please.

You must be a follower of my blog to enter!

Giveaway ends Sept 17th

To Enter please fill out this FORM HERE

Good luck!

You can follow Dee @DeeSDavis on Twitter

Visit her website at http://www.deedavis.com/

Friday's Fab Five with Froggarita

2010-08-13T11:20:00.000-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. What new TV shows starting this fall are you excited to watch?
2. Which returning shows are you excited to see
3. Do you ever look for spoilers for your favorite TV shows? If so where?
4. Has one of your favorite shows been cancelled? If so which one?
5. Is there a character on one of your favorite shows that you just wish they would kill off the show? If so which one?

My Answers
1. What new TV shows starting this fall are you excited to watch?

Undercovers, Hawaii 5-0 I know there are more...can't think of them! LOL
I am loving Covert affairs on the USA channel...it just started and is into episode 5.

2. Which returning shows are you excited to see?
ok here goes...Greys, NCIS, House, Lie to me, Fringe, Bones, Castle, How I met your mother, Dexter, 2 1/2 men, Big Bang theory, psych, The Mentalist

3. Do you ever look for spoilers for your favorite TV shows? If so where?
yes! Greys Anatomy ones...Ausillo and a few of the spoiler sites like spoiler TV

4. Has one of your favorite shows been cancelled? If so which one?
I loved Moonlight..the vampire one

5. Is there a character on one of your favorite shows that you just wish they would kill off the show? If so which one?
oh this is a hard one!! On greys I wanted "the plant" to be killed off (Rose who was going out with Derek for a few episodes)

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Follow Friday and Blog Hop

2010-08-13T10:29:00.000-04:00

I decided to join in the fun with Follow Friday from my friend PJ's Blog...click the picture to learn more and go to her blog.... I also decided to start playing Blog Hop

This weeks question is....

How many books do you have on your 'to be read shelf’?

OMG I don't know if I can count that high! Seriously I have 3 7 ft bookcases crammed full of books I bought on ebay BEFORE I started my blog...plus I now have my nook and alot of free ebooks I have got from barnes and nobles plus ones I have bought....I'm actually scared to know how many there are! LOL

Catchy Covers - Shadow Fever

2010-08-12T12:05:00.000-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....Interresting!!

This is KMM novel coming out Jan 2011....can you see the back in the center of the image..and wings coming off the back? I didnt see it at first...This cover is so interresting..Hopefully they won't push back the release date...again....because I can't wait to read this book!

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-08-11T08:00:00.001-04:00

I do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. I am always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I am still re-reading the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling..I am 2/3rds the way through book 4...by the time this posts I will be in book 5!

Tuesday Wishes

2010-08-10T08:00:00.003-04:00

My Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

I didn't really find alot of books this week that I wanted...did I miss any good ones??

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

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Captured by Desire Blog Tour by Kira Morgan

2010-08-09T09:53:00.004-04:00

In 16th century Scotland, young Miss Florie Gilder runs away from her drunken foster father to find her real father and her noble heritage. Along the way, she is accused of theft, becomes a fugitive hiding in a
forest, and is accidentally wounded by a handsome local huntsman. The
huntsman--a Robin-Hood figure who poaches wild game from the
landowner's estate to feed the starving poor--carries the beautiful
maiden to a church where she is guaranteed 40 days of sanctuary from
the law. During that time, he learns her true story, falls in love
with her, and helps her in her quest, at the risk of his own life.
Smitten with him, she worries more for his survival. But enemies of
the state are seeking to overturn the Catholic royals, while a vicious
noblewoman is out to destroy Florie. Giveaway Details

Hachette is allowing me to give away 3 books!

USA and Canada Only
No P.O. Boxes, please.
You must be a follower of my blog to enter!giveaway ends Sept 10th

To Enter please fill out this FORM HERE

Good luck!

Fridays Fab Five

2010-08-06T10:51:00.001-04:00

With this Meme I will ask you 5 question which could be book related or not so we can get to know each other better! The only rule is you can't use the same answer twice!

1. Do you have any hidden talents?
2. Name 1 thing not many people know about you
3. Do you have any phobias?
4. Whats your favorite cartoon?
5. Do you have any nicknames?

My Answers

1. Do you have any hidden talents?
Not really..I use to play the clarinet in school and i can whistle loudly! LOL

2. Name 1 thing not many people know about you
I like to eat cereal straight out of the box.

3. Do you have any phobias?
Hate spiders and heights

4. Whats your favorite cartoon?
Scooby Doo! He rocks! LOL
5. Do you have any nicknames?
Lets see..Froggy, Froggarita, Frog, Dee, babe, mom, mother, hun and the evil twin. ;)

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Catchy Covers

2010-08-05T01:49:00.023-04:00

This is a new Weekly Meme where I will post a book cover I find I just love!

This weeks cover is....AMAZING!

I just love this cover...I know we have all seen it around and the book comes out at the end of the month but there is just something about this cover..I can't wait to get this one for my collection!

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Whatcha Reading Wednesday

2010-08-04T00:47:00.011-04:00

I do this Meme to just keep up with everyone...see what your reading and how you liked it. I am always looking for new books and authors! :)

What book are you reading currently?

Author?

What is it about?

Are you enjoying it?

Would you recommend it to your friends?

Is it an Arc and if so when is it due for release?

What Froggy is Reading...

I actually grabbed the first Harry Potter book to reread and read more than half of it in a few hours...I love this series and wish she would continue to write it even if it follows a new/different characters in the same world.

Tuesday Wishes

2010-08-03T00:25:00.019-04:00

New Weekly Meme for Froggarita's Bookcase...
I am always wishing over books/ebooks and since they come out on Tuesdays I thought it would be fun to have a meme where we can tell each other what book/ebook comes out this week that we want.

My Book/Ebook Wants/Wishes for this weeks releases are.....

Want to play?

I'd hate to play alone! LOL

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Don't have a book blog? Don't worry...
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