Weekly Recommendations: Book boyfriends!

Admit it, you have probably at least one book boyfriend you can't forget about. You keep compare him to others and you can't seem to forget about him. Yep, it's a serious problem sometimes.... Oh well, i'm not complaining ;) I have a few book boyfriends, but these are 5 of my top favorites:

Asher Hunt in "When it Rains" by Lisa De Jong

Series: Rain (stand-alone series)

My rating: ★★★★★

Description:

One night changed my life forever.
Beau Bennett has been my best friend since I can remember. He was my first crush before everything came crashing down, and now he wants more, but it's more than I can give him. Things are different now. I wish I could tell him why, but I can't.
I haven’t told anyone.
I never knew how much I really needed him until the day he left for college, and I was completely alone.
Then one day, Asher Hunt rides into town with his dark, captivating eyes and cocky grin. He doesn't care who I used to be, he's simply breathing life into what’s left. People warn me to stay away from him, but he helps me forget the pain that has held me hostage for so long; something I thought was impossible before he walked into my life.
I’ve been hurt.
I’ve been saved.
And I’ve found hope.
I thought my story was written that night, but now I know it was only a new beginning. Until one secret turns my world upside down…
Again.

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A. Warner in Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi

Series: Shatter Me (trilogy)

My rating: ★★★★★

Description:

Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days.
The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.
The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war – and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now.
Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

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Cameron Hamilton in Wait For You by J. Lynn

Series: Wait For You (stand-alone series)

My rating: ★★★★★

Description:

Traveling thousands of miles from home to enter college is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at the Halloween party five years ago—an event that forever changed her life. All she needs to do is make it to her classes on time, make sure the bracelet on her left wrist stays in place, not draw any attention to herself, and maybe—please God—make a few friends, because surely that would be a nice change of pace. The one thing she didn’t need and never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself.
Cameron Hamilton is six feet and three inches of swoon-worthy hotness, complete with a pair of striking blue eyes and a remarkable ability to make her want things she believed were irrevocably stolen from her. She knows she needs to stay away from him, but Cam is freaking everywhere, with his charm, his witty banter, and that damn dimple that’s just so… so lickable. Getting involved with him is dangerous, but when ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around each other becomes impossible, he brings out a side of her she never knew existed.
But when Avery starts receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she’s has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will she resurface this time with one less scar? And can Cam be there to help her or will he be dragged down with her?

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Daemon Black in Obsidian by J. L. Armentrout

Series: LUX series

My rating: ★★★★★

Description:

Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something... unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don't kill him first, that is.

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Day Altan Wing in Legend by Marie Lu

Series: Legend (trilogy)

My rating: ★★★★★

Description:

What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets.

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September wrap up!

I thought I was able to read more, but I'm still happy with the 9 books I read this month.

1. Frigid by Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn: ★★★★
2. Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson: ★★★★★
3. Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout: ★★★+0.5
4. Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson: ★★★
5. Trust in Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn: ★★★★★
6. Allure by Lacey Weatherford: ★★★★
7. Hired Gun by AJ Bennet: ★★★★★
8. The Elite by Keira Cass: ★★★★+0.5
9. Ignite by Lily Paradis: ★★★★★

My absolute favorite was Trust In Me!! Cam, you're my only true love... *sighs*

For all of these books you can find a review on my blog!

So how well did you do this month? Which one was your favorite? ;)

Book Tour: Ignite by Lily Paradis + Giveaway & Interview!

Synopsis

After her father’s untimely demise in a mining accident and her mother’s abandonment, Lauren Lindsay is no stranger to loss. She’s used to living l
ife for one person: herself. That is, until another family tragedy thrusts three children into her care and uproots her life in ways she could never imagine.

Lauren's first instinct is to run, until she meets their striking, mysterious neighbor Dean Powell. Their immediate chemistry and his connection with her late father just might be enough to keep her in town long enough to uncover pieces of her past that she never had answers to. Dean’s shady past and her reluctance to trust him could cost her the life she's always been searching for, but will she run back to her old life?

Or will she choose to stay and live the life her father always imagined for her?

My review

I published my review here. This is such an amazing book and I rated it with 5/5 stars!!

Interview with Lily Paradis

Me: First of all, I want to thank you for agreeing with this interview. I read Ignite and I’m so happy and excited for you! I can’t imagine how you must feel. Releasing a debut novel must do strange things to your emotions right now, so tell me: how does it feel? ;) How did you feel when your book was out on the market? Were you relieved, anxious, scared, happy,…?

Lily: I was extremely excited, but it was kind of anticlimactic as well! Before Ignite, I didn’t quite realize how long publishing takes. I had seen the cover, and I knew what the content would be long before I could hold it in my hand. Sometimes I think it still hasn’t hit me yet! Maybe once Volition comes out I’ll finally feel like it’s real!

Me: How did you decide you wanted to be an author?

Lily: I’ve been writing little stories for as long as I can remember. When I was in University I finally started writing short stories, and then full-length novels.

Me: Is there something or someone who inspired you while writing Ignite?

Lily: I stayed with a family for about a week while their parents were out of town. There were two girls and one boy, and Callie, Chase, and Emma are very similar to their real-life counterparts! I started to wonder what it would be like if this was my life, and how I would react!

Me: Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer to just see where an idea takes you?

Lily: It definitely depends what book I’m working on. For Ignite, I mulled the idea around in my head for a few months before I finally wrote a solid outline of events. Then I filled it in with things that popped into my head along the way. I hate completely outlining something with every detail because I think it takes the fun out of it!

Me: Do you see yourself in one of the characters? If yes, who?

Lily: Certain characters were taken straight from my life, so if these people read it… I’m in trouble! ;)  I think I see myself most in Lauren. I’m sarcastic and sassy at times, but I hope people see the strength that she gathers within herself by the end.

Me: Is Ignite the first book you ever wrote or do you have some unpublished books saved somewhere?

Lily: Ignite is the first book I’ve published, but not the first I’ve written. The first book I ever finished writing is called Equilibrium, and I’m not sure when that will be out. It’s more of a Science Fiction/Fantasy novel. I have a ton of mostly finished and partly finished manuscripts that need work. My next book, Volition, will be out in January! It might be my favorite book that I’ve written so far.

Me: What was the hardest thing about writing Ignite? Did you struggled with a writer’s block?

Lily: The editing process was the most difficult for me for many reasons. There are some parts in Ignite that weren’t fixed after the file was corrupted, and that’s my biggest regret! I wish more than anything that it was absolutely perfect. I did have a little bit of writer’s block, but I worked on other novels to try and keep it fresh when I went back to Ignite! I’m a brat when it comes to writing. I won’t write it if I don’t feel it. I want everything to be genuine because I’m feeling it in that moment. I’ll just go write something else until I can get myself to the right place to right a certain scene. I think that if the author isn’t feeling it, the readers won’t either.

Me: Tell us more about the cover of Ignite, because I love it! The colors are beautiful and I like the explanation of the title. How did it came out? Who designed it? 

Lily: Sarah Hansen of Okay Creations designed it, and it is brilliant! The definition on the cover was her idea. I recently had a comment from E.L. James (of Fifty Shades of Grey) who said she loved the cover! That was surreal.

Me: Can you tell us something more about the sequel, Arclight? Or is it still a work in progress? 

Lily: Arclight is almost finished, but it still needs a bit of work. It happened by accident when I was writing a scene that explained why Dean was at the DMV that day from his perspective. It didn’t feel like it belonged in Ignite, so I decided he would have to get his own book.

Me: Thank you so much for your time. I wish you lots of luck with your next books!

Lily: Thank YOU so much, Melissa!

More about Lily

Lily is 22 and recently graduated from the University of Colorado where she earned a degree in English Literature. She lives with her family and loves reading, running, and hiking. Although she’s a Colorado native, New York City is her favorite place in the world and fosters her borderline unhealthy obsession with the Empire State Building and F. Scott Fitzgerald. IGNITE is her debut novel.

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Giveaway

I LOVED this book and that's why I'm giving away an ebook copy of Ignite!!

I'm hosting this giveaway through Rafflecopter. Don't hesitate to enter! It's international ;)

Lily, I want to thank you again for the opportunity! I had so much fun doing this ;) You're the best! Big hug! ;)

Book Of The Week #4: Existence by Abbi Glines

Every Sunday I share a book I discovered during the week. I think it's a good idea for you guys if you're looking for random recommendations ;)

If you want to see the previous ones, just click here.

How did I find it?

Goodreads always suggest books based upon the book you’re reading. I rarely look at these recommendations, but this time a very sexy male model on the cover got my attention. It’s the same model as the one on the LUX series covers:  Mr. Pepe Toth! The synopsis of the books seems amazing and I saw lot’s of good reviews, so I’m excited to read this one in the future!

By the way: I made a little challenge for myself: read all the books with him on the cover! :D Does anyone want to join? ;)

What is the book about?

What happens when you're stalked by Death? You fall in love with him, of course.

Pagan Moore doesn't cheat Death, but instead, falls in love with him.

Seventeen year old Pagan Moore has seen souls her entire life. Once she realized the strangers she often saw walking through walls were not visible to anyone else, she started ignoring them. If she didn't let them know she could see them, then they left her alone. Until she stepped out of her car the first day of school and saw an incredibly sexy guy lounging on a picnic table, watching her with an amused smirk on his face. Problem is, she knows he's dead.

Not only does he not go away when she ignores him, but he does something none of the others have ever done. He speaks. Pagan is fascinated by the soul. What she doesn't realize is that her appointed time to die is drawing near and the wickedly beautiful soul she is falling in love with is not a soul at all.

He is Death and he's about to break all the rules.

More details about this book:

Series:                        Existence Trilogy
Genre:                        YA, paranormal, romance, urban fantasy.
Length:                       161 pages
Release date:             December 13^th 2011

Publisher:                   Wild Child Publishing

Where can I find this book?

Goodreads

Review: The Elite by Kiera Cass

My rating: ★★★★+0.5
Genre: young adult, dystopia, romance, chick-lit
Series: The Selection #2

Blurb from Goodreads:

The Selection began with thirty-five girls.

Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen?

America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America's chance to choose is about to slip away.

My review:

“It wasn’t like I made his world better. It was like I was his world. It wasn’t some explosion; it wasn’t fireworks. It was a fire, burning slowly from the inside out.”

This book ladies and gentlemen is one big ‘WHAT’. It’s super confusing. For me at least.

I like love-triangles (please don’t judge me), but seriously, I’m as confused as America! I just can’t pick. My feelings are all over the place. I’m Team Maxon since the very beginning, but now I’m seriously hesitating. When she was with Maxon, I basically forgot about Aspen. But the same thing happened with Aspen. They are both so amazing... just until the end… (view spoiler here).

“I remembered suddenly that Aspen had always been this way. He sacrificed sleep for me, he risked getting caught out after curfew for me, he scrounged together pennies for me. Aspen's generosity was harder to see because it wasn't as grand as Maxon's, but the heart behind what he gave was so much bigger.”

This series is very addictive!! I finished the book in a day! I couldn’t put it down. I expected to find out more about the rebels in this book. I mean.. we did, but not enough in my opinion :D This is why I can’t wait to read The One! I’m starting it tonight. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. I thought I could predict the ending, because of the titles of the books, but now I don’t think I can. I bet so much is going to happen in The One and I’m so excited!!

“I sighed. "Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly."
"What?" She gaped at me. "Well, stop it!"
"Oh, and I kneed him in the groin once."
Mom was paler then snow.
"America, tell me you're joking. Tell me you didn't assault the prince."
I don't know why, but the word assault pushed us all on the edge; and May, Dad, and I bent over laughing as Mom stared at us.
"Sorry, Mom," I managed.
"Oh, good lord."

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Review: Ignite by Lily Paradis

My rating: ★★★★★

Genre: young adult, contemporary, romance.
Series: Ignite #1

Blurb from Goodreads:

After her father’s untimely demise in a mining accident and her mother’s abandonment, Lauren Lindsay is no stranger to loss. She’s used to living life for one person: herself. That is, until another family tragedy thrusts three children into her care and uproots her life in ways she could never imagine.

Lauren's first instinct is to run, until she meets their striking, mysterious neighbor Dean Powell. Their immediate chemistry and his connection with her late father just might be enough to keep her in town long enough to uncover pieces of her past that she never had answers to. Dean’s shady past and her reluctance to trust him could cost her the life she's always been searching for, but will she run back to her old life?

Or will she choose to stay and live the life her father always imagined for her?

My review:

*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*

If I hadn’t been so busy with work these days, I would have probably finished this book in a few hours. It was that good. I loved it so much and it killed me every time I had to put it down.

“Lauren,” Kenzie managed finally as she dramatically fanned herself, and then me. “

You did not just meet him last night.”

“No really,” I said when I could speak. “He kind of swept me off my feet. Literally.”

After finishing this book I wanted to start reading it all over again. I grew so attached to the main characters. Lauren and Dean are two characters who’ve been through so much because of personal problems. They are both flawed because of their pasts, but that makes them fit so perfect together. Lauren is so strong and I’m so proud of her about what she reached in the ending of the book. I would never have been able to do it. She struggled a bit at first, but then she just overpassed everything. She is brilliant. Yes, I’m super proud of her.

Dean is sexy, funny and so mysterious. He’s also very protective and the family he has left is so important for him. He basically stole my heart from the very beginning. I finished this book a few hours ago and I already miss him so much (I might have book hangover… okay, I probably have..).

For one moment, when the mysterious parts about him and Lauren were about to be revealed, I was scared something very bad or wrong will be revealed. My heart was pounding so fast at that moment. And I loved how it turned out!!

“You and your rugged sexuality better scoot over,” I whispered. “Unless you want to be responsible for making me pass out on this plane. I’m not sure that flight attendant knows CPR.”

“It’s okay,” he said, lowering his lips all the way to my ear so they touched my skin when he spoke. “I’m really good at mouth-to-mouth.”

Holy shit.

The whole storyline is just ... * sighs*  It was heartbreaking, sad, funny, heartwarming,…

I seriously don’t know what I expected from this book in the beginning, but I’m 100% it’s so much better than I ever could have imagined. This book is SO GOOD. I can’t describe it otherwise! All the minor characters are so nice too. Especially Emma. She's so cute and she made me laugh a few times. I loved how much she loved Dean! Lauren's dad also stole my heart in this book. She must have been an amazing dad. What he did for Lauren and Dean is just indescribable. 

I never wanted to kiss anyone more than I did when Dean Powell opened his beautiful, sleepy eyes and looked at me.

This book is basically perfect to me. Lily’s writing style is also very enjoyable. She knows how to keep the reader entertained and describing feelings are one of her stronger points in this book. 
Lily, this is more than amazing for a debut novel! I can't wait more of your books!

I cannot wait for the sequel of Ignite: Arclight! Apparently it’s in Dean’s POV! So I’m super excited!

“I’m so proud of you,” I said over her shoulder. “I’m so proud of you that I’m going to stop at the store on my way home.”

Callie pulled back. “Why?”

“Because,” I told her. “I’m going to bake you a cake.”

“You suck at baking,” she said.

This was true.

“Okay,” I said, “I’m going to buy you a cake.”

“Cool.”

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