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Friday, November 1, 2013

Blog Tour- SENTINEL by Jennifer L. Armentrout it's APOLLYON Day and an awesome Giveaway!


Wow! I can't believe it's almost over! I've loved this series so much and I'm going to be sad to see it go :( Jennifer has made me fall in love with so many of the characters in this series and I don't want to say goodbye. Yep that's a Boys II Men Video of "It's So Hard The Say Goodbye to Yesterday" this pretty much sums up how I feel about this series ending :(
Everyone is probably going to be featuring Aidan, Seth, and Alex in their posts so I wanted to focus on a character that is near and dear to my heart and has an increasing role with each book in the series and that's why I chose Apollyon and Leon to feature. I interviewed him back during the Deity blog tour but I wanted to re-post his interview since I love him so much! Here it is!
Jaime- Why are you so darned competitive?

Leon- “I don’t think I’m competitive,” he says. “At least, there’d have to be someone of my skill and talent to be competitive with and that has yet to happen. So how could I be competitive?”

Jaime- What do you think of Alex’s relationships with Aiden and Seth?

Leon- He snorts. “I am the last person to think about or render judgment on other people’s relationships.”

Jaime- You have a secret are we going to find out what it is soon? Any hints?

Leon- “I did have a pretty big secret and yes you find out soon and no I will not give you any hints.”

Jaime- What’s your ideal woman like?

Leon- “Breathing,” he replies.

Jaime- If you weren't a Sentinel what would you be doing?

Leon- Leon laughs. “Oh, that’s a loaded question.”

Jaime- What do you think will happen when Alex comes into her Apollyon powers? Do you think she’ll be able to handle them?

Leon- There’s a pause. “Alex is a very strong girl, but we’re dealing with absolute power, and throughout history, the kind of power has proven to be nearly impossible to control.”

So if you've read Deity you now what Leon's secret is and if you haven't I'd say why not? Now's the time to catch up!

Also I didn't post a review on my blog for Apolloyon because I am an idiot but here's what I said on Goodreads......

"I swear to the gods Jen if you don't stop writing books like this I will wait until the whole series is over before I start them! Waiting for Sentinel is going to effing suck!!!!!"

Hehehehe love you Jen and the books but I swear I will wait until a series is over if you keep killing us with those cliffies ;) ;)


Apolloyon (Covenant #4)
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: April 9, 2013
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 1937053164
Goodreads
Amazon /Barnes& Noble
Fate isn’t something to mess with… and now, neither is Alex.

Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been stronger than Fate, and Aiden St. Delphi is willing to make war on the gods—and Alex herself—to bring her back.

The gods have killed thousands and could destroy entire cities in their quest to stop Seth from taking Alex’s power and becoming the all-powerful God Killer. But breaking Alex’s connection to Seth isn’t the only problem. There are a few pesky little loopholes in the whole “an Apollyon can’t be killed” theory, and the only person who might know how to stop the destruction has been dead for centuries.

Finding their way past the barriers that guard the Underworld, searching for one soul among countless millions, and then somehow returning will be hard enough. Alex might be able to keep Seth from becoming the God Killer… or she might become the God Killer herself.

 About Jennifer:

# 1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West Virginia.

All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true.

Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.

She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion), and new YA paranormal series with Harlequin Teen.

Jennifer also writes New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. The Gamble Brothers Series (Tempting the Best Man/Tempting the Player) and Wait for You. Under her pen name, she is published with Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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Giveaway:

Spencer Hill Press is giving away a $200 gift card to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Book Depository or any indie bookstore of the winner's choice to not only stock up on amazing books, but to perhaps buy a Nook HD or Kindle Fire. 

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Here's the full tour schedule!
November 2nd - Sentinel (limited)

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Blog Tour-Deity by Jennifer L Armentrout and a Giveaway!



Hey y’all! Thanks for stopping by my spot on the Deity Blog Tour hosted by Valerie from Stuck in Books! I have the luscious Leon sentinel extraordinaire here to answer a few burning questions! Ooh and there’s an awesome giveaway from Spencer Hill Press too! And did I happen to mention Deity is out tomorrow? Click on the buy links below and order you copy now! Oh yeah and check out my review of Deity HERE!


Deity
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN:  1937053148
Goodreads/Amazon/Barnes& Noble/ The Book Depository
"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "


Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate…

 Ok so now on to my interview with Leon.

Jaime- Why are you so darned competitive?

Leon- “I don’t think I’m competitive,” he says. “At least, there’d have to be someone of my skill and talent to be competitive with and that has yet to happen. So how could I be competitive?”

Jaime- What do you think of Alex’s relationships with Aiden and Seth?

Leon- He snorts. “I am the last person to think about or render judgment on other people’s relationships.”

Jaime- You have a secret are we going to find out what it is soon? Any hints?

Leon- “I did have a pretty big secret and yes you find out soon and no I will not give you any hints.”

Jaime- What’s your ideal woman like?

Leon- “Breathing,” he replies.

Jaime- If you weren't a Sentinel what would you be doing?

Leon- Leon laughs. “Oh, that’s a loaded question.”

Jaime- What do you think will happen when Alex comes into her Apollyon powers? Do you think she’ll be able to handle them?

Leon- There’s a pause. “Alex is a very strong girl, but we’re dealing with absolute power, and throughout history, the kind of power has proven to be nearly impossible to control.”

Make sure to go to Stuck in Books for the rest of the Deity Tour Stops!
Ok so here are the deets for the giveaway from Spencer Hill! $25 Amazon gift card as the grand prize and that the prize packs include Deity, a t-shirt and swag! Exciting right???? Fill out the Rafflecopter form and good luck!


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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in West Virginia. All the rumors you've heard about her state aren't true. Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write. She shares her home with her husband, his K-9 partner named Diesel, and her hyper Jack Russell Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent her time writing short stories...therefore explaining her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes Adult and Young Adult Urban Fantasy and Romance. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.  Visit her at her website. 
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Friday, October 19, 2012

Review- Elixir by Jennifer L. Armentrout


Elixir (Covenant 3.5)
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: November 27, 2012
Paperback: 80 pages and also available in eBook format!
Publisher:  Spencer Hill Press
ISBN:  1937053415
Source: ARC from the publisher
Rating: Loved!!!
Goodreads/ Amazon/ Barnes & Noble/ The Book Depository


Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex.

Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for.

Even if it means making war against the gods.

So I get Elixir in my email and what do I do? I immediately start reading it. Not only was this story from Aiden’s POV but after the way evil Jenn ended Deity I needed more to tide me over until Apollyon! Ok so I don’t know if it made the suffering better or worse lol

I absolutely loved this story told from Aiden’s POV! I adore Aiden he’s just so damned sexy not to mention strong, funny, caring, and smart! And this book although it was awesome; broke my heart too! I hated seeing Aiden in so much pain from what was happening to Alex and his decision to do something she never wanted (even though it was in her best interest) broke me just like it broke him. I loved that he was willing to punch a god and pay for it just to protect her. And I loved seeing just how much Aiden truly loves Alex. That’s something we just don’t get reading the books from Alex’s POV and something I’d like to see more of. Aiden’s POV that is.

Ok so enough rambling I’m going to share one of my favorite passages with you now!

I was jolted awake later. Darkness cloaked the room and the couch
felt infinitely smaller than before. The scent of… peaches surrounded
me. Something warm and soft pressed against my side, wiggling closer.
Hands clenched the old t-shirt I’d dug up the day before.

My eyes flew open.

The top of Alex’s head came into view as she placed her cheek on
my chest and let out a little sigh. Every muscle in my body locked up.
Was I dreaming? I think I stopped breathing. What was she doing over
here, on the couch… with me?

“Alex?” My voice sounded gruff. “What are you doing?”

She lifted her head enough that I could see the shreds of amber
peeking out from behind her lashes. The shattered eyes were the
damnedest thing to see at night. “My head hurts.”

I started to sit up, but Alex shifted, throwing a leg over mine as if she
was asking me not to move without saying a word.

 “Uh…” I’d never been more unsure in my life, or unable to read a
person. “Do you want me to get you some more aspirin?”

“No.” She placed her head on my chest again, snuggling down. “It
feels better now. Empty.”

I swallowed. Hard. “Empty?”

“Mmm-hmm,” she murmured, shivering. “It’s quieter when I’m
near you.”

My heart stuttered. “Quieter? Are you hearing things? A person?”

“I don’t know. It’s like…” She yawned, splaying her hand across my chest. “It’s like someone talking to me far, far away. Does that make
me…?”

Seth. Anger surged through me and I fought to keep it out of my
Voice.“What?”

“Crazy? Does that make me crazy?”

“Not at all, agapi.” I lowered one arm and reached down, tugging the quilt up so it covered most of her. “Can you make out what the voice
is saying?”

She shook her head. “I don’t want to know. I don’t have to, do I?”

“No.”I ached for her.
“Good,”she said, and I wondered if she smiled. “Can I stay with
you?”
“
“Always.”Good gods, I didn’t want her to be anywhere else.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Review- Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout


Deity
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
ISBN: 1937053148
Source: ARC from the publisher
Rating: Loved
Goodreads/Amazon/Barnes & Noble
From Goodreads.

"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time." Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden. If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome. But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed. Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

Dear Jennifer, stop writing such awesome books! No really don’t lol

I have had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer and, just like her books she is awesome. I don’t know how she does it. I mean having two very successful series and more books coming out. This woman is like Superwoman or something! And what kills me is her books don’t hit slumps, each one is better than their predecessor. Deity is definitely the best of the Covenant series so far!

This one starts up a little bit after Pure ends and the drama picks up almost immediately. Seth, OMG people! Seth is just shady in this book no way around it. I loved him in Pure, I even thought I may be leaning in a Team Seth direction but, nope he fixed that one in this book. I am totally Team Aiden!!!! Well for Alex that is. For me I’m Team Leon lol and the big guy has a secret in this one. I screamed “I knew it!!!!” when I found out but, it only made me love him more. Oh and don’t fret, along with the drama there are tons of steamy, downright hot, sexy scenes that will make you want to say “how can she get away with this in YA?” and then think “Ya know I don’t really care.” Lol Oh and if you’re a crier you will cry! I bawled in a few places but the crying is so worth it! This story absolutely rocks and the ending?!?!? Trust me you will curse Jenn because that ending is just plain evil and you will be dying to get your hands on Elixr like I am!

I had one heck of a time picking a passage. I wanted to share them all lol. But here goes!

“Look,” Aiden said, his hands rising into the air. “Get mad at me. Hit me. It doesn't change anything.”

I moved toward him, to push him but not actually hit him. “You can’t---“

Aiden caught both of my wrists and hauled me into his lap, switching my wrists to one hand. He sighed. “I didn’t mean for you to actually hit me.”

Too stunned to respond, I just stared at him. Our heads were only inches apart. My legs tangled with his, and then he reached up with his free hand, smoothing the mess of hair back from my face. My breath caught as my heart sped up. Our gazes locked and his eyes turned to quicksilver.

He cupped the nape of my neck. I heard his sharp intake of breath. Then he let go of my wrists and grasped my hips. Before I could blink, I was on my back, and Aiden hovered over me. Using one arm to support himself, he lowered his head and brushed his lips over my swollen cheek.

“How do we always end up like this?” he asked, voice rough as his gaze traveled away from my face and down my body.

“I didn’t do this.” Slowly, I lifted my hands and placed them against his chest. His heart jumped under my palm.

“No this was all me.” The lower half of his body shifted down. Our legs were flush. His eyes searched mine, “It gets harder every time.”

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Back to School With Violet and Aiden Title Reveal and Contest



Hey y’all were super stoked to be a part of Kristi Cooks’ title hunt for the third book in the Winterhaven series! Below you will find all you need to figure out the new title! Just unscramble the letters to get the title and when you’re done make sure to fill out the Rafflecopter form here or on one of the other sites listed below!

Here’s some info on Haven and Mirage!



Violet McKenna thought she was crazy when she had a vivid vision of her dad’s murder—but when her premonition came true, her life fell apart. Then she found a new school: Winterhaven. There, Violet fits right in. All the students have special “gifts” like her own, and she quickly finds a close group of friends. But Violet’s attraction to an alluring boy becomes problematic when intense visions of his death start to haunt her. In her premonitions, the secret he is unwilling to share begins to reveal itself—and the unbelievable becomes reality. To Violet’s horror, she learns that their destinies are intertwined in a crictical—and deadly—way.

Seventeen-year-old Violet McKenna is back for her senior year at Winterhaven, and thrilled to be with Aidan after a long summer apart. But when a violent and disturbing vision begins to haunt her, Violet suddenly feels unsure of everything: who to trust, if she is in danger, and—worst of all—whether she and Aidan are really meant to be together.




Add these books to your Goodreads lists!
Haven/ Mirage/ Book #3

Where you can find Kristi and her books!
Website / Simon & Schuster / Amazon / Barnes & Noble 

On to our letter and the Prize!


Our letter is……..

E is for England.  Because Aidan's from England--Dorset, to be precise.  

And the prize!!!!




What will be in the GRAND PRIZE PACK, you ask? Signed hardcover copies of HAVEN and MIRAGE, a signed, 1st edition copy of Jennifer L. Armentrout's CURSED, a signed paperback copy of Lori Devoti's DEMON HIGH, a signed original-art Winterhaven poster, a MIRAGE scrabble tile necklace, a $15 iTunes gift card, a "Winterhaven School" spiral notebook,a Jane Austen action figure, stickers, bookmarks, and assorted back-to-school supplies. Oh and it's International!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Want to know what the other letters are? Check out the other participating sites!
 Pam @ Bookalicious 
Magnet 4 Books 
Two Chicks on Books- Us :)
Moosubi Reviews 
Good Choice Reading 
Cari's Book Blog 
Books Complete Me 

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