Until I Die (Revenants, #2) by Amy Plum

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Amy Plum's: website / Twitter / Goodreads /Facebook

Book summary:

     Kate and Vincent have overcome the odds and at last they are together in Paris, the city of lights and love. As their romance deepens there’s one question they can’t ignore: How are they supposed to be together if Vincent can’t resist sacrificing himself to save others? Although Vincent promises that he’ll do whatever it takes to lead a normal life with Kate, will that mean letting innocent people die? When a new and surprising enemy reveals itself, Kate realizes that even more may be at stake—and that Vincent’s immortality is in jeopardy.

      Second book in Revenants series by Amy Plum came out on May 8th and I have to say that it was much better than I expected. Last year when I read first book, Die for Me, I was so disappointed. I guess that problem was that I waited so long for this book, I read few hyped reviews and the cover... Die for Me have one of the most beautiful covers I have ever seen. But let me make something clear: it wasn't the plot that I didn't like - it's quite original and whole Revenants mythology is refreshing compared with usual supernatural beings popular in contemporary fantasy novels. What bothered me the most was the stereotypical representation of Paris and European social norms.

      I didn't have those issues with second book. Until I Die is light and fun book to read, ideal for lazy, warm Sunday afternoon. But here's some things you'll need while you read this book.

1. Bowl of coffee. Yes, bowl. Not the cup of coffee. You'll understand why when you read the book. Consider yourself warned so you wouldn't have to get up five times to make some delicious, steaming bowl of coffee as I had to because I was too distracted with all those vivid descriptions.

2. Two croissants with cheese. Just in case you get hungry. And you will.

3. Inspirational surrounding for complete reading experience. It would be ideal if you have balcony with this amazing view on the city (wherever you live in the world), but if you don't - find it! Go outside! Find that small coffee shop on the corner of most beautiful part of your town (with Paris-feeling). Every town have  Montmartre - go there. Or simply sit in that peaceful green park and enjoy in light breeze, fresh air and sunlight on your face.

4. Paris tourist guide book. If you've never been in Paris, you'll definitely need this. Or bring your laptop and every time some place pops up, google it! My favourite - Père Lachaise Cemetery. Talking about Père Lachaise, here's one interesting info: I've talked with Amy Plum on Twitter and she told me this:

     We are curious - which is the wierdeest place you've kissed someone? Don't be shy, Tanychy and I love to hear form you guys, so leave us your comments.

Until next time,

***NOTE! Copy of the book is kindly provided by the publisher, HarperCollins via Edelweiss. I'm not paid for writing review - I do this for free as lover of written word. All opinions in this review are personal.

Cover Reveal: The Last Bastion of the Living by Rhiannon Frater

     Are you fan of Walking Dead? Zombies? Than make sure to visit The Bookish Brunette's Zombie Craze 2012 - among other things, she's hosting mass paperback cover reveal of . And that brings us here!;)

Book summary:

The Bastion was humanity’s last hope against the fearsome undead creatures known as the Inferi Scourge. A fortified city with a high wall, surrounded by lush land rich with all the resources needed to survive, protected by high mountain summits, and a massive gate to secure the only pass into the valley, the Bastion became the last stronghold of the living on earth. But one fateful day, the gate failed and the Inferi Scourge destroyed the human settlements outside the walls and trapped the survivors inside the city. Now decades later, the last remaining humans are struggling to survive in a dying city as resources and hope dwindle.

Vanguard Maria Martinez has lived her whole life within the towering walls of steel. She yearns for a life away from the overcrowded streets, rolling blackouts, and food shortages, but there is no hope for anyone as long as the Inferi Scourge howl outside the high walls. Her only refuge from the daily grind is in the arms of her lover, Dwayne Reichardt, an officer in the Bastion Constabulary. Both are highly-decorated veterans of the last disastrous push against the Inferi Scourge. Their secret affair is her only happiness.

Then one day Maria is summoned to meet with a mysterious representative from the Science Warfare Division and is offered the opportunity to finally destroy the Inferi Scourge in the valley and close the gate. The rewards of success are great, but she will have to sacrifice everything, possibly even her life, to accomplish the ultimate goal of securing the future of humanity and saving it from extinction.

    Artist behind this cover is  Claudia McKinney from Phat Puppy Creations.

    The Last Bastion of the Living will be out on June 12th. Virtual blog tour starts on June 11th and you'd be able to read all kinds of reviews until July 7th. Don't miss when it stops here on Ja čitam, a ti? on June 17th.

The Last Bastion of the Living on Goodreads / Rhiannon Frater on Blogspot /  

Rhiannon Frater's website /Rhiannon Frater on Twitter

Until next time,

Blog Tour: The Last Keeper by Michelle Birbeck

     Do you want to know why May is my favourite month in the year? Other than the fact that it's (almost) beginning of the summer? All the best books come out in May. I'm happy that I'm part of blog tour for one of them - The Last Keeper by Michelle Birback. You have never met vampires as you'll see them here. Or kick-ass girl who protect us, poor humans, from them.

Book summary:

Fifteen hundred years ago, Serenity Cardea took the life of the only vampire she ever regretted killing—Henry, her sister’s husband. With her sister brutally murdered, Serenity had little choice but to grant Henry the only request he had: death.  Centuries later, Serenity is no closer to discovering who betrayed them or instigated the massacre of her brothers and sisters.
The vampires want dominance—over their food, the other races . . . the world. To get it, they’ve systematically hunted down and slaughtered the only ones standing in their way. The Keepers.
As a Keeper, Serenity is tasked with protecting the delicate balance between the creatures of the world: Vampire, Witch, Were, and Human. Her kind exists to ensure that no single race sways the balance, dooming the world to destruction.  
They're on the brink of extinction, with no sign of return. Now only two remain, and Serenity’s last brother is facing death, leaving her standing alone against a never-ending tide of vampires, all wanting one thing: power.
Then she meets Ray Synclair, a history professor in training with a passion for centuries past, and the harsh reality of her limited time comes crashing down on her. He is her weakness. His mortality is the countdown on Serenity’s life, and with each passing second, it comes closer to the end, for both of them.
She must uncover the secrets of her people’s past and find out who betrayed them—and who is still doing so—before it’s too late.
Serenity’s days are numbered, and Ray will be drawn into a world of myth and legend, where just being alive is enough to get him hunted down.
Because the only way to kill a Keeper is to kill their partner . . .

      What I liked the most and something that's unusual for fantasy novels - the first half of the book is set during World War Two. It feels like you're watching TV series about Hercule Poirot with David Suchet playing the famous detective. But with supernatural twist and immortal girl as "Poirot". It was all so realistic - from language and clothes to the social customs of that time. Second part is set in the seventies - disco music and post flower children euphoria.
     Fictional world building is one of the strongest parts of The Last Keeper. There are no loose threads or inconsistencies in the plot. Same thing goes for characters. Although, I'm not sure if this novel could be labeled as romance, there is the love story - good one as a matter of fact. This is girl-saves-the-boy type of the story.
     I'd recommend The Last Keeper to everyone who wants to read different kind of paranormal novel. You won't be disappointed.
     Make sure to check out other blog tour stops - you can find schedule here.

Author's webpage /  Author's Twitter   / The Last Keeper on Goodreads 

  The Last Keeper on TWCS  /  The Last Keeper on Amazon

Until next time,

***NOTE! Copy of the book is kindly provided by the publisher, The Writer's Coffee Shop. I'm not paid for writing review - I do this for free as lover of written word. All opinions in this review are personal. 

Assassins Series by Toni Aleo - Promo Blog Tour

Hello people. Today promo blog tour stops here. Therefore I present you Assassins Series by Toni Aleo. 






Genre: Contemporary Romance 
Title: Taking Chances 
Author: Toni Aleo 


Date Published: 10/5/2011

Synopsis:

Elli Fisher has never thought she was good enough. Let it be her job, her weight, her love life, nothing, she was convinced she couldn’t do anything right. She had walked through life for the past six years in a daze, never thinking that life could be good again after the abuse she endured from her ex boyfriend. She is lonely, sad, and depressed, that is until she meets Shea Adler. After doing a promotional shoot for the NHL team, the Nashville Assassins, she meets the hunky hockey player who shoots a puck, shattering her world.Shea Adler was tired of the life he was living outside of the rink. The girls, the money blowing, the drinking, everything had to stop and it all did when he met Eleanor Fisher. He had never met anyone like her. She is feisty, witty, shy, and simply gorgeous. When he laid eyes on her, it was as if he was taking the hardest hit of his life into the boards, and he had to have her. Elli is a little skeptical of Shea, but he knows that they were meant to be together, and he needed her in his life. But Elli just doesn’t understand what Shea could see in her. She is overweight, loud, and not even that pretty, so why would someone so gorgeous and so amazing want to be with her? It seemed that no matter how hard she tried to shake Shea off, he wasn’t going anywhere, and for the first time Elli didn’t feel alone. But could Elli throw her insecurities out the window and love Shea with everything inside of her? Or will she let a past relationship, and her family ruin any chance of her being happy? 

Would Elli miss her shot at love?

Genre: Contemporary Romance 

Title: Trying to Score 

Author: Toni Aleo 

Date Published: 4/11/2012

Synopsis: 

Fallon Parker’s dream was to have her family’s wine company at the top of all wine magazines and to have a cellar of her own. After graduating from college, she has worked hard to make that dream a reality, even if that meant having a nonexistent love life. She had her chance at love and that was a bust, so she put everything into the wine company. After becoming the official sponsor of the Nashville Assassins, Fallon finally feels like everything is falling in place, that is until Lucas Brooks comes back into her life.
Lucas Brooks hates his life. He is lonely, he is sober, and he is angry. On the ice, when he’s not in the sin bin, he the leading scorer in the NHL but off the ice, he is a mess. He threw away the most important person in his life, and has regretted it ever since but when Lucas sees Fallon again after being traded to the Assassins; he is bound and determined to get her back. Even if she wants nothing to do with him.
The sexual tension between Fallon and Lucas is electrifying as Lucas tries to convince Fallon that he is a changed man. Fallon tries to resist Lucas, but it is so hard when all her body wants is his. But when Lucas finds out that Fallon has been keeping a huge secret from him, the game he is playing stops and penalties are called.
With new rules and new players on the ice, will Fallon and Lucas be able to work out their differences and work as a team or will they be left trying to score alone.

About the author 

I am a wife, mother, and hopeless romantic.

I have been told I have anger issues, but I think it’s cause of my intense love for hockey!

I am the biggest Shea Weber fan ever, and can be found during hockey season with my nose pressed against the Bridgestone Arena’s glass, watching my Nashville Predators play!

When my nose isn’t pressed against the glass, I enjoy going to my husband and son’s hockey games, my daughters dance competition, hanging with my best friends, taking pictures, and reading the latest romance novel.

I love things that sparkle, I love the color pink, and did I mention I love hockey?

You can find out more about books and author on her Website, Facebook or Twitter

And books you can buy on Amazon - Taking Shots and Amazon - Trying to score or Barnes and Noble - Taking Shots and Barnes and Noble - Trying To Score 

Until the next time,

Hellenic Immortal Blog Tour: Interview with Adam

Book summary:

   An oracle has predicted the sojourner’s end, which is a problem for Adam insofar as he has never encountered an oracular prediction that didn’t come true . . . and he is the sojourner. To survive, he’s going to have to figure out what a beautiful ex-government analyst, an eco-terrorist, a rogue FBI agent, and the world’s oldest religious cult all want with him, and fast.
    And all he wanted when he came to Vegas was to forget about a girl. And maybe have a drink or two. 
   The second book in the Immortal series, Hellenic Immortal follows the continuing adventures of Adam, a sixty-thousand-year-old man with a wry sense of humor, a flair for storytelling, and a knack for staying alive. Hellenic Immortal is a clever blend of history, mythology, sci-fi, fantasy, adventure, mystery and romance. A little something, in other words, for every reader.

     Few days ago we introduced you with first book in the series about Adam - man who one day simply stopped ageing and he doesen't know why. Second book, Hellenic Immortal, came out on May 3rd and today we are honored to have with us Adam who kindly accepted to answer some of our questions.

1. Of all women you've ever met which one made the biggest impression?

I more or less have to pick my red-haired nameless friend, who I think we called "Eve" in Immortal, and who went by a different name in Hellenic.  I've barely said more than two words to her, but the fact that those words were separated by many centuries trumps just about everything else.

2. Why did you chose the name Adam?

To be completely honest, it was arbitrary.  I know people are going to look at it as some sort of biblical indicator or something, because that's what people do, but it just happened be the name I was going by when all of the stuff happened in Immortal, and then I was essentially stuck with it.

3. You've lived long enough to see a lot of things. Which period is your favourite?

This one, without question.  This is the most odor-free period in all of history, and when you throw in electricity, running water, indoor toilets, and data matching the library of Alexandria available to me in something the size of my hand... let's just say a few public baths, aqueducts and orgies aren't going to be beating all of that.

Maybe a couple of the orgies.

4. So, you mentioned that you fought in Troy? Was Achillies really gay?

That's a very modern question.  I didn't know Achilles personally, but by modern standards of course he was.  So was everyone else.  Most people in that time embraced a more pan-sexual approach to the world.  One was not JUST gay or JUST straight.  Achilles had close relations with men, because that was what men did, especially men in war.  But men also had close relations with women when they were not at war.  It was actually much less complicated.

5. Did you meet Elvis?

I didn't.  I was in the U.S. at the time, but I was as much a spectator during his career as the next person.

6. What do you think about books like Twilight?

They're fantasy wish-fulfillment, and I understand that, and I'm sure they appeal to a certain type, but let's be honest: no vampire who acts like those vampires do would last a century.  Even fifty years is a stretch.  I'm serious; if your emotional maturity is the equivalent of a high schooler, you're not making it to old age alive.  There's a reason Bill Shakespeare had Romeo and Juliet commit suicide.

7. Do you think you'll ever die? Are you afraid of death?

Of course I'm afraid of death.  Who wouldn't be?  I'm probably only still alive due to stubbornness and fear of death.  It's healthy.

Do I think I'll ever die?  I hope not.

8. Thank you for being my guest today! Any last thoughts to share with your fans?

Buy the books!  Gene worked very hard on them.


You've heard Adam, guys - buy the books! You can find it here.
If you want to know more about Adam and Gene Doucette, follow them on Twitter  - @GeneDoucette and @AdamtheImmortal. 

Until next time,

Quote of the Week (Take Me There by Carolee Dean)

     This is not one of the light reads. Bad boy in this book isn't one of the Fuentes brothers. It's a bitter story about a boy who tried to do things right. But everything went wrong...

Book summary:
    
     Dylan has a bad-boy past and a criminal record. He knows that rich, beautiful Jess is way too good for him—but she has always been the one person who sees through his tough exterior and straight to his heart, and he has been hopelessly in love with her from the first time they met. He would change his life for a chance with her. But trouble follows Dylan wherever he goes, and a deadly mistake soon forces him to hit the road and leave his dreams behind. He’s on the run and in search of answers—answers to questions he wishes he’d never asked.

                         Author's Blog  /  Amazon /  Book Depository  /  Barnes and Noble

 

Quote of the week:

I won’t offer you a tired admonition to avoid my path. I won’t advise you to stay on the straight and narrow. I won’t suggest that you make good choices. I won’t even tell you to do the right thing. You can get that kind of advice from teachers and parents and TV evangelists, and if you are like me, you wouldn’t listen anyway.
I just make one suggestion.
Know what path you’re on.

Until next time, 

The First Days Mass Paperback Cover Reveal

     Are you fan of Walking Dead? Zombies? Than make sure to visit The Bookish Brunette's Zombie Craze 2012 - among other things, she's hosting mass paperback cover reveal of The First Days by Rhiannon Frater. And that brings us here!;)

Book summary:

Katie is driving to work one beautiful day when a dead man jumps into her car and tries to eat her.  That same morning, Jenni opens a bedroom door to find her husband devouring their toddler son. 

            Fate puts Jenni and Katie—total strangers—together in a pickup, fleeing the suddenly zombie-filled streets of the Texas city in which they live.  Before the sun has set, they have become more than just friends and allies—they are bonded as tightly as any two people who have been to war together. 

During their cross-Texas odyssey to find and rescue Jenni’s oldest son, Jenni discovers the joy of watching a zombie’s head explode when she shoots its brains out.  Katie learns that she’s a terrific tactician—and a pretty good shot. 

            A chance encounter puts them on the road to an isolated, fortified town, besieged by zombies, where fewer than one hundred people cling to the shreds of civilization. 

            It looks like the end of the world.  But Katie and Jenni and many others will do whatever they have to to stay alive.  Run, fight, pick each other up when they stumble, fall in love . . . anything is possible at the end of the world.

   Artist behind this cover is David Franklin so visit his website and check out his other works.

     First novel in the As The World Dies: Zombe Trilogy is coming out on September 30th and you can already pre-order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

 About the author:

  Rhiannon Frater is the award-winning author of the AS THE WORLD DIES zombie trilogy and the author of several other books: the vampire novels PRETTY WHEN SHE DIES and THE TALE OF THE VAMPIRE BRIDE and the young-adult zombie novel The Living Dead Boy and the Zombie Hunters. The first two books in her zombie trilogy, THE FIRST DAYS and FIGHTING TO SURVIVE, are available now in bookstores. SIEGE will be in bookstores on April 24, 2012.

You can find Rhiannon on Twitter, Facebook or her websites: rhiannonfrater.com and astheworlddies.com.

Until next time, 

Let Me In by Callie Croix

Book summary:

On leave for Thanksgiving, the last thing marine lieutenant Talia Barnett expects to find is Liam Brodie waiting for her at the airport. He's had a starring role in her fantasies for the past two years, and although she'd love to make them a reality, she has a dark secret that prevents her from taking things further.

A former marine, Liam's specialty is planning tactical operations, and that's just what he plans to do to win Talia. The woman has kept him at arm's length for too long, and this time he's finally going to claim her—body and heart.

What begins as comfort quickly turns hot. When Liam shows Talia a hint of the dominant nature inside him, the submissive part of her flares to life. Though she desires him, she's going back on deployment and doesn't want to dump all her drama on him. Will he find a way to break through the protective walls around her heart and convince her they have a future that goes far beyond the bedroom?

 This short novel is going to make your day much better if you're in the bed - but not for the reasons you think right away when you see cover of this book - if you're in the bed all day because you have flu. Like me.

It's known among my friends that I'm a big fan of novels with erotic elements especially if they are icluding alpha males with kink for dominance. Let me In by Callie Croix will be good chioice for all of you with lower tolerance for kinkiness. This is sweet story about two friends with personal problems that are keeping them apart. Obviously, Liam and Talia will work it out. Repeatedly.

Let Me In comes out on May 21st, so don't waste your time and check it out.

if you want to find out more about Callie Croix, visit her webpage or follow her on Twitter - @CallieCroix.

Until next time,

***NOTE! Copy of this book was kindly provided by publisher, Carina Press, via NetGalley.

Immortal by Gene Doucette

Book summary:

   Surviving sixty thousand years takes cunning and more than a little luck. But in the twenty-first century, Adam confronts new dangers—someone has found out what he is, a demon is after him, and he has run out of places to hide.Worst of all, he has had entirely too much to drink.
   Immortal is a first person confessional penned by a man who is immortal, but not invincible. In an artful blending of sci-fi, adventure, fantasy, and humor, IMMORTAL introduces us to a world with vampires, demons and other “magical” creatures, yet a world without actual magic.
   Adam is a sixty thousand year old man. (Approximately.) He doesn’t age or get sick, but is otherwise entirely capable of being killed.His survival has hinged on an innate ability to adapt, his wits, and a fairly large dollop of luck. He makes for an excellent guide through history . . . when he’s sober.
Immortal is a contemporary fantasy for non-fantasy readers and fantasy enthusiasts alike.

      Did you ever wonder what would you do if you knew you'd never die? That you are going to live forever? I know I did. Actually, I was obsessed with that concept when I was much younger. I was terrified of death (and fascinated by it at the same time) - I was a weird kid, I know. That's when I started to get interested in paranormal, mythical creatures as vampires, other religions and their believes regarding life, death and immortality. I read Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat when I was 13 by pure luck - I found it in library while I was doing research for one of my school assigments. It's not the easiest book for thirteen year old girl with issues, trust me. Immortal by Gene Doucette is one of those books. It'll left you wondering and thinking, but with aftertaste of bitterness. Adam is one of the most interesting characters I've ever met. He's cynical, brutally honest about himself and everyone around him and even cold and calculated bastard when it's necessary. If you like fantasy, but you're not big fan of popular paranormal, adult and young adult, romance novels, I think you will enjoy reading Immortal.

   Second book, Hellenic Immortal, is coming out on May 3rd and blog tour starts today. Don't miss when it stops here on Ja čitam, a ti? on May 5th. We're  bringing you exlusive interview with Adam who sobered up enough to answer on some of our questions. If you want see what the blogosphere thinks about new Doucette's book, follow TWCS on Twittter for updates  - @twcs_pubhouse.

Until next time,

***NOTE! Copy of the book is kindly provided by the publisher, TWCS, via NetGalley. I'm not paid for writing review - I do this for free as lover of written word. All opinions in this review are personal.

#DaemonInvasion + our team #DaeVision

I believe you all already know about DaemonInvasion coming soon! If you don't you can find all about it here 

DaemonInvasion 2012

So I'm part of the team called #DaeVision. You'll see us a lot on twitter, facebook and around. The #DaemonInvasion is going to start on May 15th. We still don't know how the task we'll look like but we'll be really grateful if you would support our team. 

We have facebook page     Team DaeVision - facebook   so if you have time please like our page. 

Now I should present you our team : 

Anjana @ Kindle and Me 

@anjanavasan

Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf

@juhina_

Trajce  @ I Love Teen Books

@Traj4ee_

Adeeb @ BookVille 

@Adeeb_PawsUp 

Lisseth @ Read-A-holicZ 

@lizzy9rule 

Priya @ RavenFic Reviews 

@iFall2fly 

Zemira @Zemmy89 

Carrie @ Sweet Southern Home 

@celjla212 

Lynn @kuro_rin01 

and there is me @tanychy_rhcp 

Also here is our first video @ youtube 

OK that's all for now! And yes one more thing don't forget to enter Obsidian GIVEAWAY @ Kindle and Me...

Obsidian Giveaway  

Until the next time,