New Releases: July 25th – July 31

Ghost Story – Jim Butcher (Dresden Files #13)

WARNING: BLURB contains SPOILERS for previous booksThe eagerly awaited new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series.

When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn’t doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin.

But being dead doesn’t stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the Chicago shadows who owe Harry some payback of their own.

To save his friends-and his own soul-Harry will have to pull off the ultimate trick without any magic…

Spell Bound – Kelley Armstrong

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

This week will be a bit different. For one thing, it’ll probably be a bit messy because my other half (aka Susi) is not here to get everything organized. *wink* So I thought it was time to talk about pretty covers of books yet to be released. Let’s see what the future has in store for us!

I don’t want to read all those books (well ok I want to read 95% of them lol) , some are books I can’t wait to read, some are covers I just find gorgeous, some I really don’t know anything about. It’s all for the pleasure of the eyes 😉

You can look at it as my  ‘Shallow Wish-list of Most Wanted Covers’, based mostly on how pretty or original I find the covers. So here they come…

Review: Only Mine by Susan Mallery

Format Read: ARC provided by the author through NetgalleyNumber of pages: 384 pagesRelease Date: July 26th 2011Formats available: Paperback, eBookPublisher: HQN BooksPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK), Author’s website

Book Blurb:

Her town’s lack of men may make headlines, but it isn’t news to Dakota Hendrix. The beautiful blonde has bigger problems to deal with, such as overseeing the romance reality competition filming in Fool’s Gold. Screening eligible bachelors is a difficult enough task, but Dakota hits an unexpected snag when a sexy stranger comes to town. Finn Anderssen will do anything to keep his twin brothers — the perfect contestants — off the show. Despite Dakota’s better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious outsider. Like her, Finn knows about heartbreak and how a family can fall apart, …

New Releases: July 11 – July 17

Once Every Never – Lesley Livingston

Clarinet Reid is a pretty typical teenager. On the surface. She’s smart, but a bit of slacker; outgoing, but just a little insecure; not exactly a mischief-maker… but trouble tends to find her wherever she goes. Also? She unwittingly carries a centuries-old Druid Blood Curse running through her veins.

Now, with a single thoughtless act, what started off as the Summer Vacation in Dullsville suddenly spirals into a deadly race to find a stolen artifact, avert an explosive catastrophe, save a Celtic warrior princess, right a dreadful wrong that happened centuries before Clare was even born, and if there’s still time—literally—maybe even get a date.

This is the kind of adventure that happens to a girl once every… never.

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

This week we’re going back to our roots. We decided to highlight different editions of one book and when started looking we discovered how many foreign editions J.R. Ward actually has.

So welcome to the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood (more or less *wink*).

Caro: Us: I like it but don’t love it. It’s a bit bland but not bad. Finland: Is she a bat or something? A crazy bat since she looks to have a straight jacket on (a goth version of it though). 😉UK:I LOVE this cover. It’s pretty and sensual. I love their pose and how they seem to make one. <3German: Beware the bad breath of Wrath. Yes that guy blow fire/bad breath …

Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review

Wow it’s the first day of July – where has all the time gone??? Well this week has been a bit quiet, but we have some interesting tidbits and upcoming book news and once again plagiarism rears it’s ugly head.

But lets kick this off with news from RWA. It has been reported via Dear Author that Berkley and NAL will be embarking on a digital imprint for Romance. They are looking for original submissions that range from 55 thousand words or so and which will be published in digitial formats but depending on the popularity they may also be released in print format. Smaller works will also be considered.

After the announcement last week about Pottermore, it seems some book stores aren’t happy with the fact that the site will be selling ebooks directly to readers. A …

New Releases: June 27 – July 3

What a Goddess Wants  by Stephanie Julian

Blurb:It’s OK no one remembers Etruscan Sun goddess Tessa. But when a demon threatens her life, she must turn to mythology’s darkest warrior for protection…

Caligo of the Cimmerians has never met a woman as warm, sunny and inviting as Tessa. Their sizzling mutual attraction quickly sweeps the two of them into a love story that’s worthy of the gods…

Deeper than Midnight – Lara Adrian
Burn the Night – Jocelynn Drake
Never Cry Wolf – Cynthia Eden

Crave the Moon – Lori Handeland
Black Heart Loa – Adrian Phoenix

The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?

This week we decided to highlight some covers who usually don’t get that much of positive attention- ebooks. We know that there are some pretty ugly ones out there but there are also some pretty awesome ones.

So today is all about the pretties! Let us know what you think.

Susi: I so adore this cover. It is just perfect- I love the composition and the way everything just fits together. It just as dreamy and fantastic as the books. So awesome.
So first I so can’ wait for the Petal books and OMG this cover is made of awesomesauce. This will be one of my all time favorite covers. That’s woman just looks awesome and she has polka dots *g* More woman on …

Review: Kisri by Moira Rogers

Format read: E-arc provided by the authorsNumber of pages: 60 pagesFormats available: ebookRelease Date: June 21st 2011Publisher: Samhain PublishingPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon

Blurb:

After three years at war, Ennon bears the burden of seeing the High Lord’s vast armies home. Keeping thousands of fiercely independent lions in line isn’t easy. When his soldiers discover a beautiful, royal female hidden beneath an illusion spell, the lure of her inheritance threatens the order of his camp.

The men of her family protected Kisri, until the war stole them away. Tired of defending herself from greedy suitors, she’s in search of her only remaining male relative. Instead she finds Ennon, her cousin’s most dangerous warrior. Perhaps the only man in the kingdom who has no interest in claiming her birthright. Which makes him unique…and tempting.

Delivering Kisri …

Review: The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane

Format read: Print copy from the PublisherNumber of pages: 320 pagesPublisher: Ballantine BooksFormats available: ebook, paperbackRelease Date: May 24th 2011Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s website, Amazon

Book Blurb:

Lord William Randall, the Duke of Clairemont, is a rake with little regard for society—a most unlikely suitor for Lady Lucinda Grey. But his latest assignment for the Young Corinthians, an elite spy organization, involves protecting her from a kidnapping plot. To do this, the notorious “Iron Will” must use his devilish charm to seduce Lucinda and convince her he’s worthy of her attention. William never planned to become enthralled by the lovely Lady Grey—or to lose his own heart in the bargain.

Beautiful and fiercely intelligent, Lucinda has managed to gracefully sidestep even the most persistent suitors. Until the Duke of Clairemont, that is. She’s tempted by his …