My Wishlist: the Absolutely-Must-Have-Now Edition

Hey Everyone!

I’m here today to share with you some books which literally make me itch and bounce with impatience. I want them. Now.

You know that kind of excitement which makes you jittery and snappy because you start acting like an impatient 5 year-old who doesn’t get his/her ice cream immediately.

So it’s a good thing I only have to survive a couple more weeks before I can get my paws on them.

So let me show you some of those new releases which have me in such a state 🙂

Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent (Book #1 in the Unbound series)

By blood, by word, by magic…

Most can’t touch the power. But Liv Warren is special – a paranormal tracker who follows the scent of blood.

Liv makes her own rules, and the most important one is trust no one.

But when her friend’s daughter goes …

Romance and Me: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Sex in a Romance Novel?

Hey Everyone!

When talking/thinking about romance novels the topic of sex is bound to come up. Everyone has their own preference: whether they like it sweet and PG, or sensual and steamy, and some even don’t mind it being graphic, but everyone has their stand on the issue.As you well know Susi and I, we both want our romance novels to have some sweet smex, but recently I read a novel which made me wonder whether there is such a thing as too much sex…

You see this novel was marketed and shelved as a contemporary romance novel and I jumped in expecting a sexy romantic read, but instead got something else.Once again let me say not only I don’t mind reading sex scenes in my romance novels, to the contrary I enjoy and cherish them, but when I was reading this novel, I noticed that after a steamy scene there was no out-of-the-bedroom scene …

New Releases: August 8th -August 14th

Always a Princess – Alice Gaines

Eve Stanhope masquerades as a foreign princess at ton parties, stealing jewels from the nobility she despises and returning to her London slum at the end of the night. She’s carefully plotting revenge on her former employer—a society cad who’s ruined her reputation. Now it’s her turn to ruin him. What she doesn’t expect is to encounter the criminally handsome Orchid Thief on one of her heists…Philip Rosemont, Viscount Wesley, is also in disguise. Bored and stifled by society, he steals jewels for fun and leaves orchids as his calling cards. He knows the woman he’s cornered at the ball is no aristocrat, much less the Princess of Valdastock. But something tells him she’s not exactly common, either. Now he must uncover her motives while he enjoys her illicit kisses. Can …

Explore This! Vail, Colorado

 Today, our travel inspiration comes from my reading of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. In the book, Calla and her wolf pack are in the Vail, Colorado area, with a new pack about to be created further up into the mountains.

And that’s basically what I think of, too. Mountains, snow, skiing, and drinking hot cocoa by a fireplace. In fact, it’s hard to think of this region without the accompanying snow….but there are the warmer months, when the wilder, greener side emerges. I’m personally not much for skiing, but would be more than happy to taken in the stunning views along with that fireplace scene.

Let’s pretend this is me. I’ve tried skiing but usually do it from more 
of a sitting position 😀

Interview Author Michelle Zink + Giveaway

We are very happy to welcome author Michelle Zink here at Book Lovers Inc today.  Circle of Fire, the last addition to your Prophecy of the Sisters Trilogogy released last week and she is here to talk about her writing and her series in particular. She also brought a wonderful giveaway along so be sure to stay tuned till the end. Give Michelle a warm welcome. 

Jackie: Michelle can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Michelle: Let’s see… I’m a single mother of four kids ages 12 – 19. I’m passionate about my family, reading and writing, movies, and music. I love to cook, learn, and travel, and I try to keep my focus on the important things in life without sweating the small stuff.

Jackie: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser? 

Michelle: It depends on …

Review: "Bound By Law", by SE Jakes + Giveaway!

Format Read: e-ARC submitted by Author for ReviewLength: 157 PagesGenre: Contemporary, GLBT, BDSM, ménage à trois Series: Men of Honor Book #2Release Date: August 9, 2011Publisher: Samhain PublishingFormats Available: eBook, Kindle, NookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Publisher, Goodreads, Kindle, Nook

Book Blurb:

The one man he can’t forget is the one whose memories could destroy them all.

After the one man he trusted disappeared, it took Law Connor ten years to take a chance on another relationship. Trouble is, right about the time he’s finally ready to let go of the past, the past stages a hostile takeover.

Back when they were teens, Styx was the boy with no memory. He and Law had each other’s backs until he was forced to leave to keep Law safe. Now a CIA agent, he’s finally discovered who he is, and why he’s …

The International Giveaways Café (6)

Ir’s Saturday, which means it’s time for our weekly convergence at the Café! Welcome back 🙂

I’ve recently realized how great the café truly is, as we get to share International bookish giveaways, all while enjoying calorie free virtual sweets, lol. Alright, so the “calorie free” part isn’t nearly as satisfying when you don’t actually get to eat anything but just the thought of it sounds good, right?

Anyway, down to business. Take a few moments to read the guidelines, then enter your own link if you’re hosting a giveaway that you’d like to share with the world. Or sit back with your beverage of choice and peruse the giveaways listed.  (Here’s the original link if you’re curious about why we’re doing this.) Lots of the previous contests listed have expired; let’s get those new ones up and spread the word!

I’d …

Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review

Hope everyone had a great week and that you all have a fantastic weekend! This week we have another death in Romancelandia sadly and an interesting rumour with Apple and Barnes and Noble.

I reported a few weeks ago that LA Banks was gravely ill but I have some sad news to confirm that she sadly passed away this week due to her illness. Everyone here at Book Lovers Inc and our readers pass our condolences to her family and friends.
The Smart Bitches has a post celebrating LA Banks life and books which you can check out here – 

There is a rumour that seems to be growing in steam that Apple is interesting in purchasing Barnes and Noble. Now this move would be able for them to compete properly with Amazon and will certainly make things …

My Wishlist: The TBR Edition

Hello out there!

Welcome to another edition of my wishlist. Now usually I list a few books that I can’t wait to get my hands on and add to Mount TBR or just obsessivly own in general, but this week I have decided to do something a little different, I have decided to tell you what I most want to read on Mount TBR.

I have bought so many books lately and I am sure you have felt at times that you wish you could read four books at a time or just read four times faster to get through all the books that you just have to read at this moment because they are literally calling to you from their little booky pages…

Well I am feeling it at the moment, but I also have some review book responsibilities to adhere to …

Interview: Author Susan Mallery + Giveaways

We are so happy and honored to welcome New Times bestselling author Susan Mallery here at Book Lovers Inc today. She writes funny and sweet contemporary romance novels which will steal your heart as soon as you start reading. Her newest novel, Only Mine was released this week and today she tells us about her books and the wonderful town they are set in. Come and join us in Fool’s Gold. Be sure to stay till the end- we have 2 giveaways waiting for you. 

BLI: Susan can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Susan: I’d love to! I’ve written more romances than I can easily count, and I’ve recently begun to foray into non-romance women’s fiction, as well. I’m known for my characters. I write women who are multi-faceted, strong, interesting, vulnerable, funny, warm-hearted… women I would …