My Favorite Reads Giveaway Hop

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Rachelle’s Writing Spot
June 1st – 6th

What’s up for grabs this time you ask? Well I have so many favorites that I thought I’d leave the choice up to YOU! Choose from one of these fab five favorites (try saying that 3 times fast heh)!

                                       

                                     

These five books are some of my most treasured books! Fill out the document below and tell me which one you’re hoping to get!

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Review: Bring on the Night by Jeri Smith-Ready

Bring on the Night by Jeri Smith-Ready

Goodreads Description:

WHAT’S BLOOD GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin seems to finally have it all. A steady job at WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ‘n’ Roll. A loving relationship with the idiosyncratic but eternally hot DJ Shane McAllister. A vampire dog who never needs shots or a pooper-scooper. And after nine years, it looks as if she might actually finish her bachelor’s degree

But fate has other plans for Ciara. First she must fulfill her Faustian bargain with the Control, the paranormal paramilitary agency that does its best to keep vampires in line. Turns out the Control wants her for something other than her (nonexistent) ability to kick undead ass. Her anti-holy blood, perhaps? Ciara’s suspicions are confirmed when she’s assigned to a special-ops division known as the Immanence Corps, run by the Control’s oldest vampire and filled with humans who claim to have special powers. To a confirmed skeptic like Ciara, it sounds like a freak fest. But when a mysterious fatal virus spreads through Sherwood–and corpses begin to rise from their graves–Ciara will not only get a crash course in zombie-killing, but will be forced to put her faith, and her life itself, in the hands of magic.

Why did I pick this?

It should be obvious. If it isn’t, I’ll explain….this series rocked my face off. I read all of them one right after the other. I couldn’t stop. I just had to know what happens.

What did I think?

Out of all of the books in this series, this one was my favorite. There was so much going on. I loved every word and I devoured it.

Shane and Ciara seriously get better with every book. I absolutely adore their characters. They are so perfect for each other and it was so much fun reading Ciara almost just play it off. The emotions that were rolling off these pages was really intense at times. This book had me laughing, crying, and wanting to toss my book in frustration at times. But this book was nothing but badass.

Oh how I simply cannot get enough of Franklin in this book. The interactions that he has with Ciara are my most treasured. They always make me laugh. Franklin adds that certain something that is part of the glue that holds this book together. I loved reading more about him and seeing a glimpse of his personality and personal life. He has to be one of my favorite characters ever. He holds a special place in my heart. Especially after this book.

This book had my heart racing and my mind reeling the entire time. Non. Stop. Action. Oh! And ZOMBIES! Once I read there were zombies, it kicked this book from badass to EPIC.

This series is totally going into my favorite series category. It’s just so different than anything I’ve read before. I’ve said this before and I’ll probably say it a lot more, but when you start reading for a blog, you read ALOT. Sometimes the stories start to sound the same. Now, that’s not saying the authors are stealing ideas, it’s just they have the same concept. This series broke the mold and it blew my mind.

I encourage you to read this series. Seriously. Do it. You won’t regret it.

Favorite Quote:

“I was just playing.” The gob of drool on my chin made me a liar. “When’s he coming back?”

“I know cheerleaders are an auto-uncool in your grunge-boy book,” I told Shane,” and you never would’ve looked at me twice. At football games you would’ve been too busy getting stoned under the bleachers with your ironic friends, making fun of everyone in school spirit.” …”I would’ve looked at you,” Shane said finally. “A lot more than once.”

Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready

Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready

Goodreads Description:

elcome to WVMP, “The Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll,” where conartist-turned-station-owner Ciara Griffin manages an on-air staffof off-the-wall DJs—including new boyfriend Shane McAllister—who really sink their teeth into the music of their “Life Time” (theera in which they became vampires). Ciara keeps the undeadrocking, the ratings rolling, and the fan base alive—withoutmissing a beat.

For Halloween, WVMP is throwing a bash. With cool tunes, hotcostumes, killer cocktails—what could go wrong? To start, areligious firebrand ranting against the evils of the occultpreempts the station’s midnight broadcast. Then, when Ciaratracks down the transmission, the broadcast tower is guarded bywhat appears to be . . . a canine vampire? Behind it all is a groupof self-righteous radicals who think vampires suck (and arewilling to stake their lives on it). Ciara must protect the stationwhile struggling with her own complicated relationship, her bestfriend’s romance with a fledgling vampire, and the nature of hermysterious anti-holy powers. To make it to New Year’s in one piece,she’ll need to learn a few new tricks. . . .

Why did I pick it?

I read the first in the series not too long ago and I fell in love with it. You can check out my review HERE. I just had to know more about Ciara and Shane. HAD TO. They have to be one of the best book couples ever. So I picked up the next one in the series. And read…..and read….and read….. 😉

What did I think?

This book picks up right where the last one left off. You really don’t miss a beat at all.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I absolutely love the series so far.

There were 3 main things I loved about this book:

1. Ciara & Shane. ‘Nough said. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read the book and you’ll find out)

2. All the action

3. Dexter

Seriously. This book had me guessing the entire time. I had no idea what would happen next and it was awesome.

Ciara and Shane are seriously a perfect match. Shane is the absolute eiptomy of what a man is. Or what he needs to be. Ciara is a woman who knows who she is and isn’t afraid to show it. It works phenominally.

I’m always wary about reading the second book in a series. Sometimes it doesn’t live up to the first one. This one totally kept up the pace. It had the right amount of romance and mystery. I was completely enthralled.

I love everything about this book. I think my absolute favorite thing in it is Dexter. I mean how cool is it to have a vampire dog? He is just so bad ass. LOL

I can’t really say too much about it because of spoilers. But let me just say that with Jeri’s playlist and the characters, it satisfies every need.

Sidenote: Shane is perfect. In every way. That is all.

Favorite Quote:

“Sometims in the middle of the night,” he says, “when I’m in the studio, a song will remind me of you. One line of lyrics, or even just a riff that travels up my spine the way your fingers do. And suddenly I’ll miss the way your skin smells in all the hidden places….And sometimes this happend in the middle of the day whn I’m at the station, and I know you’re upstaurs in the office, and I could walk up and see you in less than a minute,”

I somehow find my voice. “Why don’t you?”

His gaze meets mine, stealing what’s left of my breath. “Because I want you to miss me, too.”

*swoons*

Vlog Review: Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready

Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready

Goodreads Description:

LATE NIGHT RADIO YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO

Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin is trying to live the straight life, even if it means finding a (shudder!) real job. She takes an internship at a local radio station, whose late-night time-warp format features 1940s blues, ’60s psychedelia, ’80s goth, and more, all with an uncannily authentic flair. Ciara soon discovers just how the DJs maintain their cred: they’re vampires, stuck forever in the eras in which they were turned.

Ciara’s first instinct, as always, is to cut and run. But communications giant Skywave wants to buy WVMP and turn it into just another hit-playing clone. Without the station — and the link it provides to their original Life Times — the vampires would “fade,” becoming little more than mindless ghosts of the past. Suddenly a routine corporate takeover is a matter of life and undeath.

To boost ratings and save the lives of her strange new friends, Ciara rebrands the station as “WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” In the ultimate con, she hides the DJs’ vampire nature in plain sight, disguising the bloody truth as a marketing gimmick. WVMP becomes the hottest thing around — next to Ciara’s complicated affair with grunge vamp Shane McAllister. But the “gimmick” enrages a posse of ancient and powerful vampires who aren’t so eager to be brought into the light. Soon the stakes are higher — and the perils graver — than any con game Ciara’s ever played…

Why did I pick this?

I actually heard about this series from my best blogger friend Andrea @ The Bookish Babe. She knew I was a fan of Jeri Smith-Ready’s Shade series and so she sent me the three WVMP Radio series. We sort of made a trade. I sent her my favorite series (Shifters by Rachel Vincent) and she sent me these. There was a lot of squeeing involved 😉

What did I think?

Favorite Quote:

“I’d rather do whatever it takes to get you and keep you.” He puts down the glass and focuses on the guitar. “That’s what I’d rather do.”

Sidenote/Personal Note: This book also has a VERY kickass playlist. Seriously. I’m a sucker for good music and hot musicians. This book has both.

Teaser Tuesday 4/3/12

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along, just do as following:

·Grab your current read
·Open to a random page
·Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
·Be careful not to include any spoilers so as not to ruin the book for others.

Make sure to share the title and the author so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR piles.

This week’s TT is from:

 Goodreads Dexcription:

WHAT’S BLOOD GOT TO DO WITH IT?Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin seems to finally have it all. A steady job at WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ‘n’ Roll. A loving relationship with the idiosyncratic but eternally hot DJ Shane McAllister. A vampire dog who never needs shots or a pooper-scooper. And after nine years, it looks as if she might actually finish her bachelor’s degree

But fate has other plans for Ciara. First she must fulfill her Faustian bargain with the Control, the paranormal paramilitary agency that does its best to keep vampires in line. Turns out the Control wants her for something other than her (nonexistent) ability to kick undead ass. Her anti-holy blood, perhaps? Ciara’s suspicions are confirmed when she’s assigned to a special-ops division known as the Immanence Corps, run by the Control’s oldest vampire and filled with humans who claim to have special powers. To a confirmed skeptic like Ciara, it sounds like a freak fest. But when a mysterious fatal virus spreads through Sherwood–and corpses begin to rise from their graves–Ciara will not only get a crash course in zombie-killing, but will be forced to put her faith, and her life itself, in the hands of magic.

 

I’ve been reading this series for the last week and am IN LOVE with it. It’s so unlike any other vampire book that I’ve read. I encourage you to pick it up and read it!!

Here’s my teaser:

Shane caught my hand. “Keep it on.” He led me to the tub and helped me step over the side. “For now.” 

Ok so this was a favorite part of the book for me. Shane is completely hot and completely perfect.