I'm not sure how many of you noticed, but Peace Love Books has officially gone under a makeover! I changed the entire color scheme, the title, and the background images. Here's what it looked like before:
And now it's pink!! Pink's my favorite color, so I'm super excited that my page is so much brighter and just happier looking. Also, I am in love with my title! I got to include a Nicholas Sparks book this time, who is one of my all time favorite authors! Ahhhh I can't stop looking at it :) What do you all think? Do you like the new version or old one better? Any comments are definitely welcome!
In My Mailbox is a meme that I picked up from The Story Siren's blog. It's where we share the new books that we've gotten for that week with our readers. These books could be from the library, the store, or from the writers/publishers for review. Whatever the reason, I will share my new books every Sunday!
From Half Price Books
I had some AWESOME finds at Half Price Books this week. All of these were only a $1 each! I know! I love love love Simone Elkeles, so I was really excited when I saw Return to Paradise on sale. I've read it before, but I'm happy I own it no! The rest look super cute and I can't wait to dig into them!
From my AWESOME Mom :)
My mom came home with this one for me (Thanks Mom!!!!!) and I'm super excited to read it! It sounds like something right out of The Devil Wears Prada, about a girl who is trying to make it in big but has to start as an assistant to a nightmare of a boss. I love the cover too! Hopefully the story ends up being as good as it sounds!
From the Library
I went to my library before heading back to school (I've been on Spring Break) and it was SO hard not to check out every single new release they had. The libraries at my school (the university one and the local one) never have new releases, so I've fallen way behind on reading the books every one else is reviewing. There were probably eight I wanted to check out, but I have so much I already have to read that I limited myself to these two. Do you think I made good choices? They both look so good, so I hope they end up being worth my time!
That's it for me! What all did you guys get this week? Please share!
Don't forget to check out my contemporary romance giveaway that ends March 15th! Two people will win TWO great books! Only one person has entered so far, so don't hesitate to sign up now!
Shelf Candy is a meme hosted by Five Alarm Book Reviews and every Saturday, bloggers choose a book whose cover really catches their eye. I know you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but I always do, so I'm choosing books whose cover alone made me pick it up. So I hope you enjoy my shelf candy!
I've never actually read anything from this author, but I saw the cover reveal on Mystifying Paranormal Reviews and loved it! There have been mixed reviews about the cover, but in my opinion, it's awesome! I love their outfits and how kick-butt they look. I'm definitely going to pick up the first two books of this series so that I can read this one. What do you think? You like the models or think they're too posed? I think this cover is perfect for the summary, but that's just my opinion! Is this cover look really cool to anyone else? Or am I the only one who can't get over how great it looks? Let me know!
Summary:WHEN NIGHT FALLS After her husband's tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh can't shake the feeling that she's being watched . . . especially at night. Soon, she's experiencing visions she can't explain and fighting her attraction to a handsome stranger who seems to know her most intimate desires. PASSION TRANSFORMS THEM As the leader of the Team, a pack of werehounds forced to hide their very existence, former special ops soldier Niles Latimer is desperate to prove a man's heart beats beneath his predator's body. And Leigh-the mysterious beauty possessing powers she doesn't yet understand-may be the one woman who can help him. But Niles isn't the only one who recognizes Leigh's true identity. Something evil is waiting in the woods-and the hunt has begun . . .
Review:It's been way too long since I've read a good paranormal romance, so Darkness Bound was just what I needed! Instead of the normal paranormal creatures, though, Stella Cameron has created Werehounds, a more dog-like version of Werewolves. What made this book so interesting, though, was that there were so many creatures involved in the story. There were were werehounds, werewolves, faeries, vampires, and even more creatures, which ensures this story is anything but boring. I loved how Niles had his eyes on Leigh even before she came to Chimney Rock because of her special paranormal abilities (those she didn't even know she had). He felt so protective and attracted to Leigh after knowing her for only five minutes, but that created feelings that were so much deeper. Leigh was still getting over the death of her husband, so of course she was a little hesitant to let her feelings out for Niles. Following their relationship as it developed was so cute because they were so careful with each other. The relationships between the different paranormal creatures got a little confusing with the werewolves and vampires not getting along with the werehounds. I didn't really understand where the Faeries fit in, but I know it's imperative for the werehounds to start reproducing again, which is where Leigh comes in! Leigh has to accept Niles and her paranormal side soon or else the werehounds could fail at establishing peace in their lives. There was a lot of action and enough romance to satisfy me, so any other paranormal romance fans are bound to love this one! The next novel, Darkness Bred, is bound to bring even more action and passion and I can't wait!
I'm super excited to announce that Peace Love Books is a stop on Forever's romance blog tour! Here's a little bit about the books...
With This Kiss
By Bella Riley
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Summary:Love can find you when you least expect it . . . Fireworks. That's what innkeeper Rebecca Campbell wants. And no matter how close their friendship, she and her former fianc never shared that. Now, with a broken engagement behind her and a promise she's vowed to keep, Rebecca is determined to make a new life for herself in Emerald Lake. She just never expected sparks to fly this quickly . . . Coming home and falling for his little brother's girl wasn't Sean Murphy's plan. Rebecca's sweet smile and kind heart make Sean feel at home-something he's never felt before. But a secret lingers between them, and no matter how powerful their attraction, Sean can't give his heart to a woman he can't trust. Or can he? As the days pass, Rebecca and Sean find it harder and harder to deny their desire. And they are in beautiful Emerald Lake, the perfect place for falling in love . . . ***Review soon to come***
Last Chance Beauty Queen By Hope Ramsay Release Date: February 1, 2012
Summary:The bestselling author of "Home at Last Chance" returns with an enthralling new novel. A caring community filled with the promise of hope. Come for a visit!--"New York Times"-bestselling author Lori Wilde.***Review soon to come***
***Giveaway***
For being a part of this blog tour, I have two sets of these books to give away to my awesome followers! Just fill out the rafflecopter below for your chance to win! Good luck! Giveaway ends March 15th! ***US ONLY***
This is a meme hosted byBreaking the Spine where every Wednesday bloggers highlight a book that they are eagerly anticipating the release of!
The Sweetest Spell
By Suzanne Selfors
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Summary:A lyrical and romantic reimaging of The Ugly Duckling for teens. Emmeline Thistle has always had a mysterious bond with cows, beginning on the night of her birth, when the local bovines saved the infant cast aside to die in the forest. But Emmeline was unaware that this bond has also given her a magical ability to transform milk into chocolate, a very valuable gift in a kingdom where chocolate is more rare and more precious than gold or jewels. Then one day Owen Oak, a dairyman’s son, teaches Emmeline to churn milk into butter – and instead she creates a delicious chocolate confection that immediately makes her a target for every greedy, power-hungry person in the kingdom of Anglund. Only Owen loves Emmeline for who she truly is, not her magical skill. But is his love enough to save her from the danger all around her?
This book sounds so interesting! I love modern retellings of fairy tales and I don't think I've read an Ugly Duckling one yet. It sounds so magical and romantic, with Emmeline having a special power to turn milk into chocolate (um, yum!). Then Owen sounds super sweet by how he liked her before she got her powers. I have a feeling it's going to be a super cute read that I will love!
I'm super excited that Peace Love Books is a stop on the paranormal blog tour! Don't the books look great? Here's more about them...
Darkness Bound
By Stella Cameron
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Summary:WHEN NIGHT FALLS
After her husband's tragic death, Leigh Kelly arrives on Whidbey Island determined to start over. Yet the tiny town of Chimney Rock is not as peaceful as it seems. Women have been disappearing, and Leigh can't shake the feeling that she's being watched . . . especially at night. Soon, she's experiencing visions she can't explain and fighting her attraction to a handsome stranger who seems to know her most intimate desires.
PASSION TRANSFORMS THEM
As the leader of the Team, a pack of werehounds forced to hide their very existence, former special ops soldier Niles Latimer is desperate to prove a man's heart beats beneath his predator's body. And Leigh-the mysterious beauty possessing powers she doesn't yet understand-may be the one woman who can help him. But Niles isn't the only one who recognizes Leigh's true identity. Something evil is waiting in the woods-and the hunt has begun . . .***Review soon to come***
Kiss of the Vampire By Cynthia Garner Release Date: February 1, 2012
Summary:Once a generation, the rift between the paranormal world and the human world opens, allowing supernatural entities to cross. Called in to investigate a string of violent murders, special agent Tobias Caine isn't interested in rekindling his relationship with half-demon, half-human Nix de la Fuente. Yet one look and the vampire knows his need for her is as strong as ever.***Review soon to come***
***Giveaway***
For being a part of this blog tour, I have two sets of these books to give away to my awesome followers! Just fill out the rafflecopter below for your chance to win! Good luck! Giveaway ends March 10th! ***US ONLY***
