Review: The Elusive Wife

THIS BOOK IS FOR ADULTS

The Elusive Wife

by Callie Hutton 

Jason Cavendish, the Earl of Coventry, is trying to discreetly locate his unwanted and abandoned bride among London society to request an annulment. However, he doesn’t remember what she looks like because he was blind drunk at his arranged wedding and hasn’t seen her since. The fascinating Lady Olivia has captured the Earl’s attention. Newly arrived from the country to stay with her school friend for the Season, she is appalled to discover that her husband, Lord Coventry, doesn't even recognize her. She's not about to tell the arrogant arse that she is his wife. Instead, she flirts with him by night and has her modiste send her mounting bills to him by day. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned… Too bad this woman finds her husband nearly irresistible. 

Source: Netgalley (Thanks Entangled Publishing!)

My Thoughts:

This book was SO MUCH fun!

I loved it so much.It's been a very long time since I've read a book in which there was a love-hate relationship between the main characters which led to hilarious events.Usually the characters hate each other for no good reason but there's a VERY good reason in this book.

Jason doesn't want a marriage of convenience but his grandfather's will demands that he marry a lady of his choice.Jason gets drunk and gets married but doesn't remember anything about his wife and he doesn't want to find out anything either so he flees.

Lady Olivia the unlucky person who is chosen is dismayed to find out who she is to get married to and shocked to find that her "husband" has run off. Things get sticky when they meet again and Jason doesn't recognize her.

This book was HILARIOUS. Especially when Olivia decided to show her backbone. This has to be one of the most fun and entertaining romance that I have read in a long time. I cannot wait to get my hands on another book from the Entangled Scandalous line now.

Overall, this book was just what I needed and I would definitely recommend it to romance readers.

My Rating:

4/5

Review: Marriage Mistake

THIS BOOK IS FOR ADULTS

The Marriage Mistake (Marriage to a Billionaire #3)

Carina Conte has had a crush on her brother Michael’s best friend, Max Gray, since she was a teenager. Now she’s earned her MBA and come to work at Michael’s new venture, America’s fastest-growing bakery empire. But some things never change: her family still treats her like a child. With three drop-dead gorgeous siblings, she’s still the ugly duckling of the bunch. And Max, the company’s new CEO, still barely notices her.

Max knows Carina Conte is strictly off limits. But hot-blooded lust wins out at a conference when the two share a scorching one-night stand—and are busted by her mother! Now, forced by old-world Italian tradition into a marriage he’s not ready for, Max is miserable—and Carina is furious. Her new husband is about to realize that hell hath no fury like a woman transformed….

Source: Edelweiss (Thanks Gallery Books!)

My Thoughts:

This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.
The first two books of this series followed a SET formula. I was able to ignore that because the characters were distinctive and drew you in but I was still wary of reading this book because I wasn't sure I would be able to forget the formula for the third time. Fortunately Probst decided to deviate from the set formula and keep me thoroughly engaged in this one as well.

There's loads of tension between the main characters.Carina has had a crush on Max since forever but she's decided to move on with her life and enjoy new experiences. Unfortunately Max isn't exactly on-board with her plan. Max wants Carina to stay in her clearly defined role of goody two shoes. What transpires is a lot of tension ,arguments and fun.

Marriage Mistake is great fun and the best part is that I couldn't predict exactly what would happen next in the last 10% to 30% of the book. My complain is regarding the blurb. It gives away TOO much. The things stated in the blurb don't happen for a long time and I kept expecting it to happen but it didn't . The blurb doesn't spoil the entire story but it gives away a little too much information in my opinion.

I hope this isn't the last book in the series. It was stated it was a trilogy but one sister is still left so fingers crossed.

My Rating:

This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.

The first two books of this series followed a SET formula. I was able to ignore that because the characters were distinctive and drew you in but I was still wary of reading this book because I wasn't sure I would be able to forget the formula for the third time. Fortunately Probst decided to deviate from the set formula and keep me thoroughly engaged in this one as well.

There's loads of tension between the main characters.Carina has had a crush on Max since forever but she's decided to move on with her life and enjoy new experiences. Unfortunately Max isn't exactly on-board with her plan. Max wants Carina to stay in her clearly defined role of goody two shoes. What transpires is a lot of tension ,arguments and fun.

Marriage Mistake is great fun and the best part is that I couldn't predict exactly what would happen next in the last 10% to 30% of the book. My complain is regarding the blurb. It gives away TOO much. The things stated in the blurb don't happen for a long time and I kept expecting it to happen but it didn't . The blurb doesn't spoil the entire story but it gives away a little too much information in my opinion.

I hope this isn't the last book in the series. It was stated it was a trilogy but one sister is still left so fingers crossed.

My Rating:

4/5 

Review: Graceling

Graceling (Graceling Realm #1)

by Kristin Cashore

 Katsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug.

When she first meets Prince Po, Graced with combat skills, Katsa has no hint of how her life is about to change. She never expects to become Po’s friend. She never expects to learn a new truth about her own Grace—or about a terrible secret that lies hidden far away... a secret that could destroy all seven kingdoms with words alone









Note: Not suitable for Younger Readers
Source: Bought
My Thoughts:

Sometimes you don't where exactly a book fits in the specific genre. Graceling is one of those books. This is not your typical young adult novel in which there's a guy and a girl and they live happily ever after. This is also not a book for people who have a strong  pro-marriage stance. 

The heroine in this book should actually be called the HERO. Because this "WOMAN" deserves it. I've read lots of books and Katsa has to be one of the most strongest and most stubborn woman I have read about. She is the embodiment of strong. She can beat up people who are stronger and better at fighting than her and she can do it without flinching. The best part about her is that she is not a robot. She feels everything and over the years she has become strong enough emotionally to deal with what she is capable of but she hasn't resigned herself to her fate. Katsa rebels against the stifling authority in any way she can.


Enter Po , In many ways he is the opposite of Katsa personality wise but he's someone who is fascinated and understands Katsa as well .I love Po he is an amazing friend and a wonderful character. It's very hard not to love him.Sometimes I just wanted to whack Katsa on the head and be all "Be nice to him Katsa!" 

The story is fascinating and so different. I might have been saying that in my recent reviews quite a bit but I guess I have been reviewing quite a lot of different books recently. Basically this is the story that I expected out of Throne of Glass but didn't get. I think it's safe to classify Graceling as fantasy with romance and loads of adventure. The fantasy element does not take a backseat in this book and the main character does talk about her feelings but not all the time.  


My Rating:

4.5/5

Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1)

by Marissa Meyer 

 Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . 

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future



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Source: Bought 

My Thoughts:
Cinderella is my favorite fairy tale and when I found out that there was going to be a retelling of it in a futuristic world I was very skeptic.Most of the time I avoid reading things that try to give a new spin on something I love because then my expectations are sky high but Cinder does not disappoint!

This book has actually made me fall in love with Cinderella once again! People who think that Cinderella is lame because she just sits around moping all the time and wishes that a prince would whisk her away will LOVE Cinder. In this retelling Cinder stands up for herself doesn't swoon over the prince all the time and is a cyborg! Interested yet? You should be.

The best part about this book is the fact that it's so unique yet familiar at the same time.Meyer introduces us to a completely new world which has scenes and characters that remind us of our beloved fairy tales.The world building is fascinating and at the end of the book leaves you wanting more. You don't want to leave the wonderful yet sad world that the characters live in.

The story is captivating but in parts predictable but I think that might be intentional.The plot doesn't slow down and there are ample twists and turns. Even though I knew what the big reveal would be before it was revealed I couldn't put the book down and that in itself speaks for the story and the plot.

The characters are amazing. I love Cinder she's like a badass and more awesome version of Cinderella. Kai was an interesting character as well but I felt that there wasn't enough of him in the book to actually form much of a bond with. Iko was one of my favorite characters in this book as was Peony.

Overall, I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel which is supposed to feature Red Riding Hood. If the author manages to make all the books in the series as amazing as this one she'll be on my auto buy list forever ! 

My Rating: 

4/5

Review: Pivot Point

Pivot Point (Pivot Point #1)

by Kasie West

Knowing the outcome doesn’t always make a choice easier . . .

Addison Coleman’s life is one big “What if?” As a Searcher, whenever Addie is faced with a choice, she can look into the future and see both outcomes. It’s the ultimate insurance plan against disaster. Or so she thought. When Addie’s parents ambush her with the news of their divorce, she has to pick who she wants to live with—her father, who is leaving the paranormal compound to live among the “Norms,” or her mother, who is staying in the life Addie has always known. Addie loves her life just as it is, so her answer should be easy. One Search six weeks into the future proves it’s not.

In one potential future, Addie is adjusting to life outside the Compound as the new girl in a Norm high school where she meets Trevor, a cute, sensitive artist who understands her. In the other path, Addie is being pursued by the hottest guy in school—but she never wanted to be a quarterback’s girlfriend. When Addie’s father is asked to consult on a murder in the Compound, she’s unwittingly drawn into a dangerous game that threatens everything she holds dear. With love and loss in both lives, it all comes down to which reality she’s willing to live through . . . and who she can’t live without.

Links: Goodreads, Amazon (Currently on Sale on Amazon Kindle)

Source: Publisher for Giveaway (Thanks HarperCollins!) 

My Thoughts:

This book has a very unique and is based on a different concept.The author introduces us to world that has a genetically superior secret society.The people belonging to this society have different abilities. The main character in this book is a Searcher. She can see what would happen in her future if she picked a particular path.

The way this book unfolds is very different. In one chapter we are in a future in which Addison chooses a specific path and in the next chapter we see the future as it would be if she had chosen the other path.This cycle continues till the book ends .So it's like switching realities in every chapter but it doesn't get confusing.This is another thing that's great about this book!

Addison was a delightful character. I loved her. She was funny, smart and sarcastic. She also takes some pretty tough decisions. She seems wise beyond her years and that is why when she doesn't act like an adult it comes as a shock but then I remember that she's a teen and it's normal to behave that way. 

I wasn't a huge fan of some of the characters but I think the author wants us to hate them.So I guess it's ok. One character I wasn't a huge fan of towards the end was Laila.Pretty much throughout the book I thought Laila was being very stupid and needed to be smacked on the head. I was also very suspicious towards some other characters throughout the book so I couldn't really fall in love with them.

One thing that is commendable is that the ending of this book was unpredictable.

The plot is interesting and keeps you hooked. Only in the middle of the novel you get a little frustrated because nothing important seems to be happening but the beginning and the end make up for it.

Overall, the unique narrative style,the main character and this world has me looking forward to the sequel. Definitely worth a read.

My Rating:

4/5 

Mini Reviews: Waking Up Married,Take It Like A Vamp & Don't Bite The Bridesmaid

ALL THESE BOOKS ARE FOR ADULTS

Waking Up Married

by Mira Lyn Kelly 

 BLURB:

Her first thought: "Who are you?"

It's the morning after her cousin's bachelorette party in Vegas and Megan Scott wakes up with the mother of all hangovers. Even worse, she's in a stranger's penthouse having woken up with something else as well - a funny, arrogant, sexy...husband!

Up until now, finding even a boyfriend had seemed impossible - been there, got the broken heart, sworn off men for good. Then a few martinis with Carter...no, Connor Reed and she's gone from first meet to marriage in one night!

Megan wants a lawyer. But Connor's shocking bombshell?

"I don't want a divorce."

LINKS: Currently FREE on Amazon 

Source: Netgalley(Thanks Harlequin!)

My Thoughts:

This is a typical romance novel that doesn't deviate from the tried and tested formula of romances. It is a fun one time read and if you need some fictional junk food this is the one for you. You don't need to use your mind . You just go with the flow and enjoy yourself.

The blurb pretty much sums up what you can expect from this novel. It's a nice cute read with a predictable end.

Overall, this book was just what I needed while taking a break from my studies.

My Rating : 3 stars

Short, Sweet and Predictable.

Take it Like a Vamp

by Candace Havens 

 Vampire Nick Christos might’ve been born in the Middle Ages, but the good old days seem tame compared to the last eight years he’s spent ruling the Supernatural Council. His only respite is with his cute neighbor Casey Meyers, a woman he wants more than any undead man should. Sure, he's forced to take a cold shower after every encounter, but there’s no way he’ll test his own strength by getting too close to a human, and he’s not willing to risk her life--not with bloodthirsty family on the prowl out to ruin Nick’s life.

When said Nick’s kin shows up, the innocent Casey is caught in the middle of a centuries old fight, and Nick’s biggest fear is realized. Now, instead of keeping his hands off his neighbor, he’ll risk everything to save the human he’s come to love.

Source: Netgalley (Thanks Entangled Publishing!)

My Thoughts:

Take it like a Vamp is like candy floss. It's sweet and not exactly necessary but sometimes you just get a craving for it!

I was looking for something light and fun to pass the time during my vacation and this book was a perfect fit. This book doesn't go into too much specifics about the vampire world and is read like a romance novel in which instead of the normal conflict there's a supernatural conflict.

I enjoyed this novel and couldn't put it down but don't buy this novel expecting a lot of world building and vampire lore.If you need something light,fun and predictable this book will be perfect for you!

My only major complaint against this novel is that a lot of new information was introduced in the last few chapters and because of this the ending seemed rushed.Apart from this I have no major complains

My Rating: 3 stars

Don't Bite the Bridesmaid (Sons of Kane #1)

by Tiffany Allee 

 Alice Shepard needs one thing: a date for her sister's wedding. And not just any date. A hunk who will make her fiancé rue the day he left her for her best friend. Her drop-dead gorgeous neighbor fits the bill—even if he is a bit quirky and never comes out during the day—and Alice has downed just enough appletinis to ask him. But she makes it quite clear that there will be no funny business. 

Spending a week on a cruise ship full of humans while sleeping close to his sexy next-door neighbor sounds like a helluva bad idea to vampire Noah Thorpe. But his friends need time to get him out of a shotgun wedding—a vampire bonding that will tie his fate to a female vampire he's never met. And Alice's offer comes at just the right time. 

What could possibly go wrong?

Source: Netgalley (Thanks Entangled Publishing!)

My Thoughts:

Don't Bite the Bridesmaid reminded me a little of Take It Like a Vamp at first because I started reading it as soon as I finished that book but then I decided to take a breather from this book so as not to get confused between the two.

This book has a Council that wants the vampire to get married as well so I thought that maybe it was part of the same series but it's not... I think that is a little weird.

Anyways,

Alice has been hurt and she needs an emergency date for her sister's wedding so as to prove to her ex that she's moved on. She decided to ask Noah her hot and sexy neighbor to be her date.Noah is not interested but says yes because he needs to get away for the time being as he wants to get out of a forced arranged marriage.

I didn't form a huge connection with the main characters but the story kept me entertained and engrossed.It was a nice fun,predictable and HOT book.

I really liked a character that was introduced in the last 10% of the novel which I think will be present in the sequels as well if there are any.I can't wait to find out more about the protagonist's father Kane.He's fascinating even though he has a small role in this book.

This book is told from the POV(Point Of View) of both the main characters.

Overall, If you've read Take it Like A Vamp and want something that is just like it read this one OR even if you haven't read that book and need a nice,fun time-pass novel .This is perfect for you

My Rating:3 stars

Cover Alert! Feat. Jennifer Armentrout and Cora Carmack

SO LOADS OF AMAZING covers are being revealed left right and centre nowadays. Today I'm helping to reveal the covers of Origin by Jennifer Armentrout and Finding it by Cora Cormack.

First up is the cover of Origin by Jennifer Armentrout.

This is the 4TH book in the Lux series by Jennifer Armentrout.

Book1 -Obsidian

Book 2-Onyx

Book 3-Opal

Book 4

BLURB Might contain SPOILERS for previous books in  the series.

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything. 

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on? 

And will they even be together?

Expected publication: August 27th 2013 by Entangled Publishing

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THIS IS THE FIRST book in the series that will have dual point of view of both Daemon and Katy. I MEAN HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

Next up we have the cover of Finding it . Book #3 in the Losing It series.

So far all books in the series can be read as a standalone.

Check out my review of Book 2

BLURB:

Most girls would kill to spend months traveling around Europe after college graduation with no responsibility, no parents, and no-limit credit cards. Kelsey Summers is no exception. She's having the time of her life...or that's what she keeps telling herself.

It's a lonely business trying to find out who you are, especially when you're afraid you won't like what you discover. No amount of drinking or dancing can chase away Kelsey's loneliness, but maybe Jackson Hunt can. After a few chance meetings, he convinces her to take a journey of adventure instead of alcohol. With each new city and experience, Kelsey's mind becomes a little clearer and her heart a little less hers. Jackson helps her unravel her own dreams and desires. But the more she learns about herself, the more Kelsey realizes how little she knows about Jackson.

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