5 Flaming Roses for Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer WOOT WOOT!!

You all know I have been waiting for this book for a long time! I was so excited to continue with Calla's story, and Cremer did NOT disappoint! (*swoon*)

The war has begun! Calla rescued Shay from being sacrificed, and left her pack behind. Now, as she wakes from the first battle, she realizes she is faced with Searchers. Ready for another battle, she changes into her wolf ready to attack.

Monroe, a leader for the Searchers, talks calmly and diffuses the situation. Shay comes to Calla's side, and she is unsure who to trust. As she listens to Monroe, and learns of all the lies that she has been led to believe, her life literally falls apart before her eyes.

Now she must rescue her pack, and convince them of these lies and to fight by her side against the Guardians, whom they've all served their entire life.

Can she get to her pack in time?

As Calla learns the ways and the truth of the Searchers, they plan their attack. How will she be able to keep her pack together, and give them the freedom they all deserve? With Shay by her side, she is sure she's made the right choice. Their love for each other grows, but she's not forgotten about Ren. Ren sacrificed himself to allow Calla and Shay to escape. Now the time has come to pay him back, and she can only hope that he will accept the freedom she offers and learn the truth behind his mothers death.

With more secrets to be revealed, this story will knock your socks off. Sure it leaves us with a huge cliffhanger, but I am so glad I didn't wait to get it. Cremer brings Wolfsbane full of action and twists that you never saw coming. The teaser on this cover, "How many trials can love survive?" says it all. We see Calla tormented with right and wrong, and caught between two boys that she loves. So much happens in Wolfsbane you will die waiting for Bloodrose! I cannot wait for February 2012! Go grab a copy of this book now, you won't be sorry you did.

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5 Flaming Roses for Hunting Human by Amanda E. Alvarez

Hunting Human by Amanda E. Alvarez

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What can I say? I was enthralled with this title. Hunting Human is a must read for anyone that loves a good paranormal romance! The cover is gorgeous too!

Beth Williams leads a life of keeping to herself. She is working for Angie and loves the commotion that always arises when she is at the Cafe'. When Braden Edwards walks into her life, she isn't prepared for the whirlwind of events that are about to take place.

Beth finds herself forced to relive the death of her best friend, and becoming a werewolf when the brother of the man that turned her is seeking revenge for his brothers death at Beth's hands. Now she must face the demon within her and the ones that surround her. The problem is that she doesn't know how to shift without the pain. Once she realizes that Braden too is a wolf, they must learn to look past all the bad and trust each other if they are to defeat Markko and his Bolvek clan.

The question is, will love survive?

Alvarez did a wonderful job with Hunting Human. Not only does she put her own twist on this paranormal realm, it was a type of paranormal that I've not seen too often. I loved Beth, and just wanted to give her a hug and tell her it would be alright. Braden, WHEW, I want me a Braden. Who wouldn't? Then we have Chase. I think I could like him a bunch, maybe not at first, but he grew on my as the story went on. All in all, I loved all these characters, could easily relate to them, and found myself laughing a lot at Mom Edwards. She's a put her foot down and do as I say kind of gal and I loved it.

This was a fantastic read, fast paced and it will surely have you turning the pages to see how it all ends.

http://www.amandaealvarez.com

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Review: Swishy Pete Volume II by A. Scott Bodie

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume II by A. Scott Boddie

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Synopsis: In this second collection of stories, the fabulous Swishy Pete and his cohorts double the funny. Don't worry, dolls -- each episode is better than the last. Revisit Delicious, Minnie, and Char as they delve deeper into their lives and the unique friendship they share. Join them in celebrating Chars' birthday as wackiness ensues and the comical Aunt Bessie is introduced.

Conversations with Swishy Pete Volume II gathers together twelve flash fiction "episodes" featuring Swishy Pete and his friends as they dish on life in the Big Apple. Sometimes deep, often humorous, these short stories bring a fresh perspective that redefines GLBT stereotypes.

So, honey, come listen in as Pete tells it like it is.

My Thoughts:
This was my first bout with A. Scott Boddie and also the second volume. It was a very fast paced read, written like a soap opera, and I did not read the first edition of this. I was very excited to read this, loved the synopsis. It fell short to what I expected though. The entire story there is a lot of chatter back and forth between Pete and his friends Minnie, Char, and Delicious (whom it took me a bit to figure out that he too was a gay man.). The entire story reminded me of Welcome Back Kotter, a lot of useless chatter. I wasn't able to connect to the characters until the very end, I was actually starting to feel a little something towards them, but still no real connection. There was also a lot of times where I had no idea who was talking and found myself having to re-read the paragraph or entire "episode". The dialogue is from the ghetto, which I totally got, it was just the way it was presented. Just not what I was expecting at all.



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