What I got this week

This was a really good week for me! I got some excellent books that I'm very excited to read and review.

These books are a mix of pleasure, reviewing in general, and reviewing for Romance Reviews Today. I think I'm going to start posting links to my Romance Reviews Today reviews, along with a short commentary on my thoughts, so you guys can see what I've been reading and loved! Or didn't love, as the case may be...

FOR GENERAL REVIEW:
 : "The Six Crowns : Fair Wind to Widdershins" by Allan Jones and Gary Chalk. Juvenile. October release.
 : "The Secret Zoo : Riddles and Danger" by Bryan Chick. Juvenile. October release.

FOR REVIEW ON ROMANCE REVIEWS TODAY:
 : "Darkness Rising" by Keri Arthur. Urban Fantasy. October release.
 : "Drink Deep" by Chloe Neill. Urban Fantasy. November release. - I'm holding off on reading this until closer to its due date. And it's *killing* me! I HAVE to know what happens. Fans of this series will know what I'm talking about. Eeeeek!

FOR PLEASURE:
 : "Envy" by J.R. Ward. Urban Fantasy. - I still didn't read the second in this series, but I had a giftcard that was burning a hole in my pocket...
 : "The Bride and the Beast" by Teresa Medeiros. Historical Romance. - I originally picked this up as something to read during lunch when I forgot to bring a book (shocker).. and ended up loving it.
 : "Soul Thief" by Jana Oliver. Young Adult Fantasy.
 : "The Fallen 3 : End of Days" by Thomas Sniegoski. Young Adult. THANK YOU THANK YOU Mr. Sniegoski for continuing this series!!! I have been a huge fan of The Fallen series since I was a teen. I love your Remy Chandler series too.. but Aaron's journey has a special place in my heart. I cannot wait to dive into this. Also.. I totally re-bought the Fallen books (in their new omnibus form!) so they would match this one!

Ahem. Sorry for Fangirl-ing out there. I'm just.. well, I'm just so darned excited.

What I just finished reading:
"Blood Ties" by Mari Mancusi - another quick, fun, action packed book in the Blood Coven series.
"Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel" by Sue-Ellen Welfonder - good, cute historical romance with the teensiest hint of paranormal.
"Queen of Kings" by Maria Dahvana Headley - Still... working on this one. Hit a snag a third of the way through. It was for the Positively Paranormal Book Club that I and a few coworkers run for our library patrons.

That's it for me this week. I can't wait to see what everyone else got!
Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

Guess who's back, finally!

I know, it's been ages! But I promised I would be back, and here I am. =) A lot of stuff happened at home, hence my need for a hiatus, but I'll be back pretty regularly now.

Reasons why I left for a while:
My Grandfather had to have his gallbladder removed.
My Dad had surgery.
I got promoted to full time (yay!).
I just.. needed a break, I guess.

I think it got to the point where all the reading and reviewing felt more like a job than a joy. I love books, I love discovering new authors, books, and series... I thought it was better to stop for a bit, relax, and then come back with a fresh new outlook. Well I have it!

Again, for all the authors that sent me their books, I *WILL* review them, just give me some more time to get back into the swing of things. I'm currently working through some books I need to read for work - like "Queen of Kings" by Maria Dahvana Headly for the next Positively Paranormal book club! - and my RRT books, but I'm hoping to come up with a proper reading schedule, so I can do everything at once. Plus.. you know, throw in some pleasure reading books at some point!

Some exciting news (at least for me!)... My new job means I get to process all the best seller books that come into my branch of the library. I can't help but drool over these books, that I get to handle and process.. all before their release date! I'm just a big nerd, huh?

Well, that's it for my update! I'm so glad to be back amongst my booky friends. I hope you all have a fantastic day!

Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

WINNERS of "Boyfriend from Hell"!!

Please help me congratulate the two lucky winners of "Boyfriend from Hell!"

PRINT winner is.....

****** JANE ******

EBOOK winner is.....

****** TINA ******

Congratulations you two! I'll be sending your information (address or email) to E. Van Lowe later today, so hopefully you'll be getting your prizes asap. =)

Didn't win? Get your copy at Amazon.com!

Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

CONTEST REMINDER! : "Boyfriend from Hell" TWO copy giveaway!

Today is the last day to enter my contest for one of TWO copies of "Boyfriend from Hell!"

Print copy is open to US/Canada.

Ebook copy is open to international entrants.

Enter one or both (as long as you're able!).

Go HERE to enter. This contest ends TONIGHT, Thursday September 8th at 11:59 PM EST.

Winners announced tomorrow morning!

Happy Reading - and stay tuned, Novel Addiction will be back Monday with mostly regularly scheduled posts!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

Review of "Boyfriend from Hell" by E. Van Lowe

*** Enter my GIVEAWAY for two copies of "Boyfriend from Hell"! Go HERE to enter!"
**** This post did not go up as scheduled, my apologies to the author ****

Why this book?: Reviewing this book as part of the author's Book Lovin' Bitches ebook tour!

Disclaimer: The author provided me with a copy of "Boyfriend from Hell" in exchange for a fair and honest review.

About the book: Fifteen year-old Megan Barnett and her single mom, Suze, have a special relationship—they are friends, close friends, who do almost everything together. 

“But come on, guys, she’s my mother… Can I really tell her that while we’re snuggled up on the sofa watching Spider Man Three, I’m secretly undressing James Franco with my eyes? Of course not…” 

The special bond takes a turn for the worse when Suze decides to start dating again. She hasn’t had a man in her life since Megan’s father left ten years ago. 

Enter two mysterious young men, Megan’s new classmate, sinfully attractive bad boy, Guy Matson, and the dangerously handsome art dealer, Armando. Before long Megan and Suze both wind up in steamy relationships. But neither of the handsome pair is quite what he seems. In fact, one of them is Satan, with his sights set on a new bride. Megan has precious little time to figure out how to stop him. If she doesn’t, either Megan or Suze are quite literally going to HELL. 

"Boyfriend From Hell" is the first book in the Falling Angels Saga from the author of the gruesomely hilarious, "Never Slow Dance With A Zombie."

Review: I really enjoyed "Boyfriend from Hell" by E. Van Lowe. An interesting story with an equally interesting narrator, Megan, "Boyfriend from Hell" features a fresh story line that left me groaning or chuckling at all the right parts. The lengths Megan would go to try and keep her mother from dating felt dead on, not to mention creative. Alas, all that work is for naught, and Suze ends
up in a whirlwind romance with Armando.

There was a time or two when Megan felt and acted a little too old for her teenage years, but they were easily overshadowed by the actions and plans that only a fifteen year old could pull off.  The characters in "Boyfriend from Hell" really made the novel for me, and I was really excited to see that this novel is the first in a saga. I'll definitely be checking out the rest in the series as they release, as should you! Be sure to check out E. Van Lowe's "Boyfriend from Hell!" Or maybe try to win a copy in my two copy giveaway! Go HERE for the details and entry form!

Cover Loving: I really enjoy this cover. I think it's excellent and fits the novel.

Final Rating: THREE POINT FIVE out of FIVE (3.5/5). Good story, interesting premise, definitely something to check out.

Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

GIVEAWAY: "Boyfriend From Hell" by E. Van Lowe!

Hello everyone! Author E. Van Lowe has generously donated TWO copies of "Boyfriend From Hell" for me to giveaway. There will be one print winner (US/Canada ONLY) and one ebook winner (open internationally!). See below for the entry form and more details.

About the book: Fifteen year-old Megan Barnett and her single mom, Suze, have a special relationship—they are friends, close friends, who do almost everything together. 

“But come on, guys, she’s my mother… Can I really tell her that while we’re snuggled up on the sofa watching Spider Man Three, I’m secretly undressing James Franco with my eyes? Of course not…” 

The special bond takes a turn for the worse when Suze decides to start dating again. She hasn’t had a man in her life since Megan’s father left ten years ago. 

Enter two mysterious young men, Megan’s new classmate, sinfully attractive bad boy, Guy Matson, and the dangerously handsome art dealer, Armando. Before long Megan and Suze both wind up in steamy relationships. But neither of the handsome pair is quite what he seems. In fact, one of them is Satan, with his sights set on a new bride. Megan has precious little time to figure out how to stop him. If she doesn’t, either Megan or Suze are quite literally going to HELL. 

"Boyfriend From Hell" is the first book in the Falling Angels Saga from the author of the gruesomely hilarious, "Never Slow Dance With A Zombie."
RULES and GUIDELINES:
~ Fill out the form below to enter. Comments are lovely but do not count as an entry.
~ Contest ENDS Thursday, 9/8 at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced Friday, 9/9.
~ Print copy open US/ Canada, ebook open Internationally!
~ There will be TWO winners. 
~ You must be at least 13 years old to enter. 
~ Disclaimer: Novel Addiction is not responsible for items lost in the mail or authors/publishers failing to deliver prizes. 



Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~

WINNERS of "Blood Fest: Chasing Destiny" by Pepper O'Neal!

Please help me congratulate the two winners of "BLOOD FEST: CHASING DESTINY" by Pepper O'Neal!

The lucky ducks are....

******JUNE M******

and

******SIDNE******

CONGRATS! I'll be sending the author your contact information as soon as possible!

Didn't win? Check HERE for buying information.

Happy Reading!
~!~ Amanda ~!~