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review 2019-08-31 02:50
4 Star Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn - Amanda Ashley

 

Despite his reputation as a scoundrel, Roan Cabrera is in high demand among the city most eligible women. Their blood can quench his undying thirst but not of them can fill the emptiness in his centuries-old soul. The last think Kathryn Winterbourne remembers is being struck by a carriage but upon awakening she’s wonders if she’s died and gone to heaven, although with penetrating eyes, her darkly handsome savior looks more like the devil himself.

 

This historical vampire romance is a sweet, enticing and powerful romance that has readers shivering in delight. The characters are strong, captivating and easily grab the readers’ attention while the romance is sweet and full of sizzling chemistry. The relationship between Kathryn and Roan has lots of emotional turbulence as at first Kathryn mistrust Roan’s altruistic endeavors and when she discovers his truth, she has to decide if she can accept him into her heart and all the while Roan is doing his best to protect and provide for her.

 

The plot is steady paced and full of gripping suspense that keeps readers glued to the pages not only in regards to Kathryn and Roan’s HEA but a dangerous rogue has infiltrated Roan’s territory, one who seems to be out to destroy Roan and everyone he cares for and in his quest to do so attracts hunters who have every intention of collection a prosperous bounty on Roan’s head. The historical London setting adds to the delicious gothic ambiance of a traditional vampire romance that ignites readers’ fantasies and ensures that they don’t to miss one second of this vampire’s delight.

 

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review 2019-05-30 18:49
Review ~ Disappointing
Desire the Night - Amanda Ashley

Book source ~ ARC. My review is voluntary and honest.

 

Gideon is a couple of hundred years old, a vampire, and he’s being held captive in the basement of an evil witch because his blood keeps her young looking. Vain much? When she tosses Kiya “Kay” Alissano into the cell with him as his next meal, the bitch witch gets more than she bargained for. Kay is the product of a werewolf father and a human mom. While not a full-blood werewolf, she still shifts at the full moon and is wicked strong. With the full moon only a couple days away, she only needs to keep the vampire from killing her and they can both get free.

 

I started out really loving this story. The part with just Gideon and Kay is great. The part with her dumbass father, the pack, and his dictate for her to marry his chosen one even though she can’t stand the guy is just stupid. The fact that Kay even goes back to the pack is stupid. Everything about the pack is stupid. Also, there’s marital rape. WTF This could have been so much better, but it fell apart because Kay has no spine. Ugh! I’m not interested in any more of this series because of the way this one played out.

Source: imavoraciousreader.blogspot.com/2019/05/desire-night.html
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review 2018-08-30 11:00
Release Week Review! Twilight Desires (Morgan Creek #3) Amanda Ashley!
Twilight Desires - Amanda Ashley

 

 

“A master of her craft.” —Maggie Shayne

 

Sofia Ravenwood was once fascinated by vampires—their seductive power, their inhuman strength, their dark desires. Then one of them attacked her family, and she threw out her goth attire and vowed to keep clear of her enemies. Until she heard about Ethan Parrish: a sweet, sizzling-hot former college football player, turned into a vampire against his will.

 

Wandering the deserted streets of Morgan Creek, Wyoming, Ethan’s sure he'll be alone forever—a monster like him deserves nothing else. Then beautiful, complicated Sofia agrees to meet him, fangs and all. The need she ignites in him is more than just the pulse of her blood or the scent of her skin. But he's not the only bloodsucker desperate to make her his own . . .

 

Praise for Amanda Ashley and Twilight Dreams

“A tender paranormal romance exploring love and family ties, and it’s tinged with intrigue and vengeance. . . . This portrait of new love is sweet and endearing.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Author Ashley is no stranger to paranormal romance . . . Intriguing.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Master storyteller Amanda Ashley weaves a classic vampire tale of sensual, spine tingling suspense.”
—Christine Feehan

 

 

Passion and excitement explodes from the pages of this thrilling traditional vampire romance as Sofia and Ethan try to overcome some traditional issues regarding vampires and some not so traditional ones. The characters are strong and convincing as they draw readers into their story as Ethan has trouble accepting what he is and has lots of worries that go along with being turned into a “monster,” while Sofia has to wonder if being with Ethan is the best thing for her and her future. This has lots of emotional turmoil that readers can understand as well as keeping them glued to the pages as they wonder if this couple will reach a happily ever after or will their difference be more than they can handle.

 

The plot is steady to fast paced plot and keeps readers hanging on the edge of their seat with lots of thrilling suspense as Sofia and Ethan not try to move forward but a fight with an enemy that has set his sights on Sofia and the town of Morgan Creek. This enemy takes some elaborate measures to get what he wants most of which are deadly and brings unknown elements into the mix. Which gives readers as well as Ethan and Saintcrow, quite a few surprising twists to become caught up in.

 

The author is instigating some changes to the town of Morgan Creek and I have to wonder where she is taking this thrilling and mesmerizing series, especially since I can imagine several different paths she could take from here which could mean more wonderfully spine tingling vampire romances to come for readers. Note: While the story may be in the more traditional style of vampire romance, it is in no way boring and readers are easily smitten and charmed by the sexy vampires of Morgan Creek.

 

 

Author book page - http://members.authorsguild.net/amandaashley/twilight_desires__12444.htm

 

 

Add Twilight Desires to your shelves at:

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37802513-twilight-desires

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/books/twilight-desires-by-amanda-ashley

 

 

Twilight Desires is the 3rd book in the Morgan Creek series -

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/series/189398-morgan-creek

 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0785KFKDY?ref=series_rw_dp_labf

 

Morgan Creek includes


1 As Twilight Falls
2 Twilight Dreams
3 Twilight Desires

 

 

in print or ebook at

 

Kensington print - http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/36656

 

Kensington ebook - http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/36657

 

Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=9781420147407

 

iBooks - http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781420147407?uo=8

 

GPlay - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9781420147407&c=books

 

B&N - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781420147407

 

Kobo - http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=9781420147407

 

Hudson Booksellers - http://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9781420147384

 

BaM - http://www.booksamillion.com/search?query=9781420147384&where=All

 

Target - https://www.target.com/p/twilight-desires-morgan-s-creek-by-amanda-ashley-paperback/-/A-53746319

 

IndieBound - http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781420147384

 

Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Twilight-Desires/838956859

 

 

Amanda Ashley is one of those rare birds—a California native. She's lived in Southern California her whole life and, except for the earthquakes, she loves it. She shares a home with her husband, as well as an adorable Pomeranian named Lady, a wild house sparrow named Tweety, and a tortoise who remains nameless. Amanda and her alter ego, Madeline, have written 60 books. Not bad for someone who started writing just for the fun of it. Her books have made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. You can get a sneak peek at her next book on her website AmandaAshley.com.

 

Website - http://www.amandaashley.com/

 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/48190.Amanda_Ashley

 

BookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-ashley

 

Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/vampyrewritr

 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmandaAshleyFanPage?fref=nf

 

 

 

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text 2017-05-30 16:53
May 2017 Round-Up and Giveaway

 

Hello and I hope everyone had a great May. 

Mine is always super busy in my personal life and I hardly ever get time to read but I still had a great month. 

The few books I did get to read were good and of course we had ACOWAR released, which was sooo, sooo good and I loved every minute of it. It took me way longer to read it because of time issues but that was okay since I didn't want to rush this book. And I'm glad I didn't. I can't wait to see what will be next for the series.

I also finally posted my book-haul, that was way overdue and if you missed it, you can find it here . I think I should be done buying books for a while........ but we shall see lmao. 

Here are some new Releases for June according to Goodreads.

June 6th  Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren.

June 13th My Kinda Night by Lacey Black, The Story of Us by Tara Sivec and Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab.

June 20th The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz.

June 27th Now I Rise by Kiersten White and Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead.

The Multi- Author Giveaway is still going on and I will add it to the bottom, we will have a new one at the end of June ;) 

Now to my May reads, as always you can find the buy links in the reviews that are linked. 

Thank you and I wish you all a great June.

 

 


Confessions of a Former Puck Bunny  by Cindi Madsen

 

 

 

Confession #1: I used to be a puck bunny, but after a hockey player broke my heart, I gave up all things hockey. Now I’m just focused on finding a way to pass my math class so I can graduate college.

Confession #2: Ryder “Ox” Maddox’s deep, sexy voice sends fuzzy tingles through my entire body, and I’m powerless to stop it. Which is a big problem since the hot, surprisingly funny hockey player is my new math tutor.

Confession #3: I can’t stop thinking about how ripped Ryder is from all his hockey training, and how fun it’d be to cross lines with him.

Confession #4: I kissed a hockey player and I liked it.

Confession #5: If I’m not careful, I might relapse and fall for

Ryder, and then I’ll be totally pucked.

 

 

 

 

5★

 

 

 


 

A Fire in the Blood by Amanda Ashley

 

 

 

-I see a man. He is old. Very old. He will come into your life in a moment of danger. He will watch over you and protect you.- The gypsy’s hand gripped Tessa’s tighter. -He will bring you death, – she whispered, her voice like the rustle of dry leaves. -And life.-

Ten years later, when Andrei Dinescu saves Tessa from a vicious attacker, she has no idea that the handsome stranger the gypsy fortune teller predicted is not a hunter but a seven-hundred-year-old vampire. Darkly powerful, unbelievably compelling, he is obviously pursuing Tessa, but is it her love he’s after or her blood?

-A classic vampire tale of sensual, spine-tingling suspense.- –Christine Feehan on Desire After Dark

-Sexy, fast-paced, gritty, this is Amanda Ashley at her best! A must read!- –Ronda Thompson on Dead Sexy.

 

 

 

3★

 

 

 


Starswept by Mary Fan

 

Starswept

 

 

 

In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris’s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce.

A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her.

When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real—by way of telepathy—and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music.

But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he’s hiding something from her—and it’s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth’s alien allies that shatter everything she knows.

 

 

 

5★

 

 


A Court of Wings and Ruin  by Sarah J. Maas

 

 

 

 

Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all.

 

 

 

5★

 

 


This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

 

Danger waits on both sides of the grave.

Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. But just when they’ve triumphed over the latest battle, Cat’s new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance . . .

With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumors abound that a species war is brewing. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous “ally”; the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war . . . to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined.

 

 

 

 

 

3★

 

 

 

 


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text 2017-05-23 20:44
What's on your Library Wishlist?
Oathblood - Mercedes Lackey
Twenties Girl - Sophie Kinsella
Bitten by the Vampire - Bonnie Vanak
Bound by Night (Bound #1) - Amanda Ashley
Shadowfever - Karen Marie Moning
The Red Pyramid - Rick Riordan
King Raven: 3-In-1 of Hood, Scarlet, and Tuck - Stephen R. Lawhead
Unleashed - Nancy Holder,Debbie Viguié
King of Darkness - Elisabeth Staab
Angel Burn (Angel Trilogy, #1) - L.A. Weatherly

I need to update booklikes shelves for the ebooks I've wishlisted at my public library (uses overdrive) before it grows completely out of control.

 

I'll be spacing out some posts for my wishlist from oldest to newest in the process.

 

Some are available now but not fitting my mood (or needing more research because not sure if read).

 

(Last books on page 17 of  my wishlist)

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