Bluedragonfly's Book Blog

In My Mailbox #2

2011-06-19T13:10:00.000-07:00

This week I picked up Divergent by Veronica Roth and Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. From the library I picked up Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews.

I am so excited to read these books! There never seems to be enough time for reading...

In My Mailbox #1

2011-06-12T16:43:00.000-07:00

So, I am really new to book blogging, LOL! But I saw this and I though it was awesome, so I had to participate. Please check out The Story Siren's blog for details!

Won:

Make Love to the Universe: Himalayan Masters Share Spiritual Wisdom by Phoenix Desmond

This week I got my first review copy from Librarything. Thank you! Also, I have to thank the publisher, Wolf Trail Press. I haven't finished it yet, but I will post a review once I'm finished.

Bought:

I also picked up City of Bones by Cassandra Clare and One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood) [may contain spoilers]

2011-06-12T06:42:00.000-07:00

I LOVE the Brothers! True! Lover Unleashed is the most recent installment in J. R. Ward's BDB series.

Manny who we met in Jane and V's book is back. Payne, V's sister (side note: Payne wasn't aware that her brother was still alive), is severely injured in the previous book, so they bring in Manny to operate. He is immediately attracted to Payne, and the attraction is mutual. I enjoyed the scenes between the couple; however, I would have preferred if there was a little more attention to developing their relationship, because it just seems that an equal amount of time was spent on V and Jane's relationship, which isn't a bad thing, but it really seems like a shared book.

Manny is an interesting character and he has an interesting connection to the Brothers that doesn't come to light until near the end of the book. Payne compliments Manny nicely, and I am glad that she has been reunited with V.

And here is where I complain about Qhuinn and Blay. If you've heard me gripe about this before, I'm sorry. I love these two characters, but Qhuinn makes me want to bang my head against the wall...I was okay until Blay started seeing Saxton. I like Saxton and I want to see Blay happy, but he isn't in love with Saxton and Saxton knows it. I'm waiting for Qhuinn to get his head out of his butt and say something to Blay! I've heard that they will get their own novella, but they are breaking my heart! I think they have some of the most memorable scenes in the series.

I genuinely enjoy reading about the Brothers, and I am looking forward to the next book!

Contests and such

2011-06-11T17:25:00.000-07:00

I recently won my first book through Librarything's early reader program! I'll definitely talk about it once I've finished.

Also, Confessions of a Bookaholic is having an awesome giveaway! You should definitely stop by and check it out!

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning...

2011-05-28T05:50:00.000-07:00

I adore Karen and her writing. If you haven't read her Highlander or Fever series, I highly recommend both. Though the series are loosely connected, they are entirely different. One is told in third person, and the other is told entirely from Mac's POV. Some characters from the Highlander series make appearances in the Fever series. Also, the Fever series is more urban fantasy than romance.

After two major cliffhangers (Faefever and Dreamfever), Shadowfever answers some question, and leaves others unresolved, which is okay because Karen said she isn't completely finished with the Fever world. She does throw in quite a monkey wrench at the end, but it makes total sense! Without giving too much away...let's just say someone is NOT who he says he is. After finishing the last page I can't wait to see what she has in store for her readers next!

Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane (spoilers)

2011-05-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

I am almost finished Unholy Ghosts. I was fortunate to meet Stacia at Karen Marie Moning's FeverCon last year in Atlanta. She was lovely and I hope I get to speak with her again, because I had not read her books at the time.

Chess Putnam works as a Church Debunker, and tries to expose people who would try to scam the Church out of money. After being dragged into a job she really didn't want to do, she soon discovers that the very people she works with might be responsible a number of deaths, including Brain, who is just a kid. Chess has some issues surrounding her past, so it is easy to understand her drug use, but she realizes her faults and just does the best she can.

Even though I haven't quite finished, I've really enjoyed this book and I'll be looking for the rest of the series!

Reading challenges...and loving a new series...

2011-05-23T05:17:00.000-07:00

I've decided to do some reading challenges! I am SO excited. I'm also hoping to turn this into a blog about books, since I LOVE to read :) I will be doing regular updates on my progress with the challenge!!

Recently, a friend recommended the Sinners on Tour series by Olivia Cunning. It is SUCH an awesome series!! I love her characters. They each seem to have their own quirks and they endear themselves to the reader. Totally recommend this series.

This the first book in the Sinners on Tour series and it starts out with a bang! This book is hot! I love how Brian and Myrna meet at the hotel where Myrna is attending a conference. She is actually a professor who specializes in human sexuality, so naturally she intrigues the band right off. Brian becomes attached to Myrna almost from the moment they meet and the feeling is mutual. There are some very memorable scenes in this book *cough* bathtub *cough* and lots of voyeurism, but you can tell the characters have a very close relationship that has developed over the years. I was sad when this book ended because I was not ready to leave the characters!

This is the second book in the series. Sed's book. Not quite as steamy as the first one, but definitely smoking. (Spoilers) Sed and Jess had not seen each other in 2 years, but when she loses her money for school and takes a job as an exotic dancer...boy does Sed get a shock seeing her when they take Brian out for a bachelor party. Jess and Sed rekindle their relationship, even though Jess is determined to remain independent and put herself through law school.

I LOVE these characters and I'll be waiting eagerly for Trey's book. Well, don't think I have anything else to add, LOL. Have a great week everyone!!

November...already?

2010-11-07T06:00:00.001-08:00

Wow! I cannot believe it has been this long since I've done a post! This has been less than a spectacular year, and hears hoping 2011 is better! FeverCon was definitely the highlight of my year. It was so awesome to see everyone again and hangout! I am totally looking forward to the Shadowfever launch in NOLA. It'll be awesome to be able to read the book and then discuss it with Karen :)

Snow.

2010-02-10T08:25:00.000-08:00

I can't remember having this much snow in a loooooooong time. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

The first pic. is a view from my bedroom window, and the second is a pic. of my poor car buried in snow once again.

TV

2010-01-13T09:45:00.000-08:00

Along with reading, I LOVE television! Probably because at one point I wanted to be an actress, but that's another lifetime. Some of the best shows that I think are on right now are: Fringe on Fox--very X File-ish. Burn Notice and Psych on USA Network. NCIS on CBS. And Dirty Jobs on Discovery Channel. I LOVE the History and Discovery Channel...probably because I wanted to an archaeologist, paleontologist, or marine biologist, again, that's another lifetime. Okay, I feel better that I updated...nothing substantial of course, LOL!

What's on that you watch???

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T06:55:00.000-08:00

Wow! Is 2009 REALLY over? Well, I wish you all a Happy New Year! We got some snow this morning and I would post some pics, but blogger/photobucket doesn't seem to want to cooperate...go fig. grrrr! I am looking forward to what 2010 holds. Lots to look forward to in the coming year, especially warmer weather! Enjoy the celebrations and be safe!!! xoxo See y'all next year ;-)

Halloween at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire!

2009-11-06T12:22:00.000-08:00

What a great way to spend a Halloween! Watched jousting, falconry, archery, musicians, and human chess. The weather held out almost the whole day, which was great because I was expecting rain most of the day. But we lucked out and it held off till 5ish. I'll post some pics later, but it was a lot of fun...can't wait to go next year!

Albannach at the Mother Earth Harvest Fair

2009-10-05T03:03:00.000-07:00

Spoutwood Farm is a GORGEOUS farm in Glenn Rock, Pa. Each spring they host the Fairie Festival and in the fall they have the Harvest Festival. We had beautiful weather! Albannach was there, too!!! They are incredible. So, of course I had to get CDs and a shirt, heheh. I am so a fangirl, LOL Here are some pics!

Fall already?

2009-09-15T13:48:00.000-07:00

Is it really going to be fall in less than a week? I feel like I am living in warp speed, LOL! The things I am looking forward to the most about fall are: warm apple cider, pumpkin pie, Halloween, hayrides and haunted houses (and the scary movie marathons on TV!), and Thanksgiving! I can't wait to carve a pumpkin! Hmmm...not sure what I'll dress up as for Halloween...a Fae mayhap? LOL

Dreamfever signing in Cincinnati!

2009-08-26T08:33:00.000-07:00

Brandi was wonderful company, and I hope we can do a road trip again real soon! The drive to Cincinnati was interesting. We missed our exit at New Stanton for I-70, but we only went a few miles out of our way. We finally reach Cincinnati and we could NOT find the hotel, and apparently we sped past Vic and Jenn and the other ladies! Then we couldn't find our way back to the car in the parking garage LMAO! On a high note, we made it to the Claddagh at Newport on the Levee without any difficulty...erm going back to the hotel we get lost AGAIN! Vic and Jenn were very brave to ride with us! We had to stop for gas, and the GPS actually told Jenn: "NO!" LMAO...We left for Joseph-Beth Bookstore around 9:30 the next morning, and we had no trouble getting there! It is such a cool place and I wanna go back!!! Karen did a Q & A and reading. And it was absolutely FANTASTIC to hear Neil play live again! It was such an AWESOME trip!!! I can't wait to see everyone again!!! xoxox

Filiming for Fever Trailer Contest

2009-08-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post something before about about filming my trailer, but alas I didn't get to =-( The contest ended yesterday. Some awesome vids!!! Anyway here are some shots from filming. We had a great time! I was a little bummed because i never got to film at the church...and the pub i wanted to film at grrrr closed literally two weeks before i was able to film *cries*

Pics from Dewey

2009-07-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry I didn't get to post pics before! I LOVE the beach, as you can see from the two posts LOL The last pic is of a dolphin!!!

Dewey Beach!

2009-07-20T07:26:00.000-07:00

Yay! I'm on vacation! I almost slept in and missed the sunrise, but I woke up just in time to get to the beach to see the sun coming up...beautiful! We saw dolphins this morning too! We went to Sunrise restaurant for breakfast, and Booksandcoffee for coffee! Love it here!

KMM forum 2 Year Anniversary!

2009-07-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

I only joined the board last October...but I gotta say these ladies are the bestest and I love them all!!! Mia made this awesome collage of pics from all the get togethers!!! woooo hooo!!! Hope there are many more to come!!! xoxo

Wow! An update!

2009-07-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I don't update more often! It's been a really crazy summer so far. I got to go to Atlanta...TWICE! And meet my favorite author Karen Marie Moning, and many, many wonderful Moning Maniacs! It was such a blast! Also went to NYC for the MacHalo World Tour...this is a pic of me with the MacHalo (pink) and the Z-Lo (black)! The second time I went to Atlanta it was to sing in a chorus for Bloodrush the soundtrack for Karen's Fever series...it is going to be awesome!!!

Why I LOVE the beach!

2008-12-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

I love any day I can spend laying in the sand! Winter is so depressing. The chapped, dry skin...appendages susceptible to frost bite...no, thank you! So here are a few picks I'd like to share that, I hope, will get me through these winter blues lol!