Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Heir Untamed by Danielle Bourdon

Source:  Purchased (free ebook)
Genre:  Adult Romance
Publisher:  Wildbloom Press
Date Published: December 9, 2012 (my birthday!!)
Number of Pages: 318


Desperate for work to avoid eviction from her Seattle apartment, photographer Chey Sinclair accepts a rare opportunity to travel abroad and photograph Latvala Royalty. Encountering the Royals for the first time, Chey experiences an instant attraction to Mattias, second in line to the throne. He's charming, confident—and taken.

During a horseback ride to clear her head, Chey finds herself in a scuffle with Sander Fisk, head of security. Rugged, determined and sharp tongued, Sander is infuriating as well as intriguing.

Faced with conflicting emotions and a mystery unfolding in the castle, Chey must decide between men: a Prince of Latvala, or an arrogant rogue.

She discovers the hard way that this particular fairy tale was more than she ever bargained for.  (from Goodreads)




Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

It's summertime!!!  And this was seriously the PERFECT summer read.  I feel like I have kicked off my summer the best way possible....reading a really good book!!!

Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Date Published:  May 4, 2010
Number of Pages: 344


Amy Curry is not looking forward to her summer. Her mother decided to move across the country and now it's Amy's responsibility to get their car from California to Connecticut. The only problem is, since her father died in a car accident, she isn't ready to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger. An old family friend, he also has to make the cross-country trip - and has plenty of baggage of his own. The road home may be unfamiliar - especially with their friendship venturing into uncharted territory - but together, Amy and Roger will figure out how to map their way.  (from Goodreads)





Wednesday, June 4, 2014

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

Source:  Purchased
Genre:  YA-Dystopian
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Date Published: December 18, 2012
Number of Pages: 488


When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.

Now sixteen, Ruby is one of the dangerous ones.

When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of kids who escaped their own camp. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close. Not after what happened to her parents.

When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.  (from Goodreads)


Take Me On by Katie McGarry

Source:  Purchased
Genre:  YA-Contemporary Romance
Publisher:  Harlequin Teen
Date Published: May 27, 2014
Number of Pages:  554


Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are about to learn what winning really means.

Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.

West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.

Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.  (from Goodreads)


Sunday, May 25, 2014

Silence by Natasha Preston

Source:  Purchased (free ibook)
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date Published: October 19, 2012
Number of Pages:  206

For eleven years, Oakley Farrell has been silent. At the age of five, she stopped talking, and no one seems to know why. Refusing to communicate beyond a few physical actions, Oakley remains in her own little world. 

Bullied at school, she has just one friend, Cole Benson. Cole stands by her, refusing to believe that she is not perfect the way she is. Over the years, they have developed their own version of a normal friendship. However, will it still work as they start to grow even closer? 

When Oakley is forced to face someone from her past, can she hold her secret in any longer?  (from Goodreads)

This Review includes ranting, cursing, and all over disdain.  Reader beware.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

Source:  Purchased
Genre:  YA-Contemporary
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Date Published: April 15, 2014
Number of Pages: 288


To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.  (from Goodreads)





Saturday, May 10, 2014

The Elite by Kiera Cass

Source:  Purchased
Genre:  YA-Dystopian/Romance
Publisher: Harper Teen
Date Published: April 23, 2013
Number of Pages: 336


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.  (from Goodreads)