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-Kristen ♥

Yes, this is a snapshot from the 'Laptop Scene.' As you all probably know by now, I am a HUGE fan of the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Heck, I'm fan of anything JLA writes! But, for the past 4 months I have been living in absolute AGONY .   Why? Oh, I'll tell you why. It's because Mrs. Armentrout finished off Opal with the absolute cliffhanger of all cliffhangers.   And do you know what I do? I torture myself by re-reading that ending again..... and again..... and again..... It's like I expect the outcome to change the second fourth sixth time around. But it doesn't. It never does.   Just when I'm starting to put it out of  to the back of my mind........ THIS HAPPENS:   I can't...... I can't even...... WHY?!?! Jennifer:     I need that book! I don't want it. I literally need it, with every fiber of my being......   Now, all I can do is wait. Wait for the cover. Wait for more teasers. Wait for an ARC. *fingers crossed* ...

Title: Frigid Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn Publisher: Spencer Hill Press Publication Date: July 30, 2013 Synopsis: For twenty-one-year-old Sydney, being in love with Kyler isn't anything new. They'd been best friends ever since he pushed her down on the playground and she made him eat a mud pie. Somewhere over the years, she fell for him and fell hard. The big problem with that? Kyler puts the 'man' in man-whore. He's never stayed with a girl longer than a few nights, and with it being their last year in college, Syd doesn't want to risk their friendship by declaring her love. Kyler has always put Syd on a pedestal that was too high for him to reach. To him, she's perfect and she's everything. But the feelings he has for her, he's always hidden away or focused on any other female. After all, Kyler will always be the poor boy from the wrong side of tracks, and Syd will always be the one girl he can never have. But when they...

Thanks to the lovely Lisa @ A Life Bound By Books , I won a virtual date with Kaidan Rowe! The hottie from The Sweet Evil trilogy by Wendy Higgins. In case you need proof of his hotness, here ya go: AND NOW, our date: Kaidan: Hallo Kristen, how are you, luv? My Internal Thoughts: Oh. My. God. KAIDAN ROWE just called me "luv." Me: Hi Kaidan! :)) I'm doing great! How about you? Kaidan: Doing well thanks. This isn't awkward at all, is it?? Never had a virtual "date." ;) Me: No, not in the least! ;) And this, too, is my first virtual "date." I'm not quite sure what the proper etiquette is. Kaidan: Well I've been threatened with my life to behave as nicely as possible, so I'll give it a try. I think I'm more fun in person, ha My Internal Thoughts: There's really no need to behav- Me:   And who, pray tell, was brave enough to threaten you? :P Kaidan: Oh, just Wendy. She terrifies me a little If I'm being honest lol...

Title: Tragic Author: J.A. Huss Series: Rook and Ronin, #1 Publication Date: May 20, 2013 Synopsis: Rook Walsh is TRAGIC Because life so far – just sucks. Some girls get parents. Rook got the foster care system. Some girls get Prince Charming. Rook got an abusive frog. Some girls get lucky… Rook got a second chance. And she took it. Because when fate throws you a bone – you grab it with both hands and run. Antoine Chaput knows the minute he spies Rook in his photography studio that she’s got The Look. The dark and desperate look he must have to land the exclusive TRAGIC media contract. Rook is paired up with top model, Ronin, and he’s everything her abusive ex-boyfriend wasn’t. Patient, gentle, happy, attentive, and sexy! He knows exactly what to do to make Rook blush for Antoine’s portfolio. Rook’s luck changes in an instant and suddenly she’s the darling of the modeling world. It’s a dream job to go with a dream guy and all she has to do is look pretty and follow direct...

Title: The Fallen Stars Author: Stephanie Keyes Series: The Star Child, #2 Publisher: Inkspell Publishing Publication Date: April 12, 2013 Synopsis: When all is lost, he will have to make the ultimate decision. Kellen St. James was just your average seventeen-year-old prodigy, until he eighty-sixed the Lord of Faerie and proposed to the Celtic Goddess, Calienta. But then everything in Kellen’s life gets turned upside-down when he and Cali end up on the run from a seriously irritated group of faeries. The worst part? They have zero idea why they’re being hunted. Suddenly, Kellen is stuck in the middle of another prophecy that foresees him turning away from Calienta and embracing the dark. He’ll be forced to take sides in a struggle to claim his birthright, while discovering secrets about his father’s past. Meanwhile, his passion for Cali grows stronger, even as the prophecy threatens to tear them apart. In the end, will Kellen and Cali survive the fates? When the ultimate power is...

Title: The Nightmare Affair Author: Mindee Arnett Series: Arkwell Academy, #1 Publisher: Tor Teen Publication Date: March 5, 2013 Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Dusty Everhart breaks into houses late at night, but not because she’s a criminal. No, she’s a Nightmare. Literally. Being the only Nightmare at Arkwell Academy, a boarding school for magickind, and living in the shadow of her mother’s infamy, is hard enough. But when Dusty sneaks into Eli Booker’s house, things get a whole lot more complicated. He’s hot, which means sitting on his chest and invading his dreams couldn’t get much more embarrassing. But it does. Eli is dreaming of a murder. Then Eli’s dream comes true. Now Dusty has to follow the clues—both within Eli’s dreams and out of them—to stop the killer before more people turn up dead. And before the killer learns what she’s up to and marks her as the next target. Trailer: Title: Breaking Point Author: Kristen Simmons Series: Article 5, #2 Publisher: Tor Teen Publi...

Title: Nissa Author: Bethany Lopez Publication Date: April 23, 2013 Synopsis: At 900 years old, Nissa is finally ready to follow her mother's path and become the best Fairy Godmother she can. She’s not thrilled when her first assignment turns out to be a teenage human girl with self-esteem issues, but she knows she has to start somewhere. Her assignment has dealt with bullies since her freshman year and they haven’t let up. If Nissa can’t help her regain her self-confidence her future is bleak. To complicate matters Nissa experiences all the signs that she's met the being fated for her. This impossibility distracts her from her purpose. After all, fairies and humans aren't meant for each other. How can her heart believe otherwise? Can Nissa successfully complete her first assignment as a Fairy Godmother? Will the fates allow Nissa and Levi to be together? And even if they do, will Levi believe Nissa once she reveals the truth? About the Author: Bethany Lopez was born i...

To visit the other blogs participating in the tour go HERE . Title: The Crimson Hunt Author: Victoria H. Smith Series: Eldaen Light Chronicles, #1 Publication Date: November 8, 2012 Synopsis: College junior Ariel Richmond is working on year three of Project Normalcy. Her house reeks of keggers past and her bestie is just a slight bit vulgar. But the thing is—they both aid in making life refreshingly uneventful. So much for hard-earned mediocrity when Luca Grinaldi appears on the scene. Luca’s sudden presence on campus is hard to ignore. Those bright eyes act like a beacon to unsuspecting females, and with features like his, he’s got to be moonlighting for GQ. Luca hopelessly captivates Ariel with his confidence and charisma, but the mysteries surrounding him make him nearly untouchable. And just when Ariel grows close enough to unlock his secrets, a tragic event sends her life in a downward spiral. That steady life is no longer an option and allies quickly become scarce. The...

Title: Surrender Author: Rhiannon Paille Series: The Ferryman + The Flame, #1 Publisher: October 2, 2012   Synopsis:   How far would you go to save everything you ever loved? Kaliel was warned about her love for the Ferryman. One day he will marry the land and leave Avristar forever. She doesn't listen, and because of what she is-- a Flame-- one of nine apocalyptic weapons, she sparks a war. In a desperate attempt to save her home and her love, Kaliel tries to awaken Avred, not knowing she may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Title: Justice Author: Rhiannon Paille Series: The Ferryman + The Flame, #2 Publication Date:  January 22, 2013 Synopsis: How far would you go to destroy yourself? Krishani always knew he would have to go to the Lands of Men, but he never thought it would be like this. Enemies everywhere, an ancestor he can't respect, elders he can't trust, a curse he can't stop and friends he can't help but hate. Desperate to end the pain, he sets ...

What is Unremembered Monday? In Jessica Brody's new book, UNREMEMBERED (the first in a new sci-fi trilogy), the main character, Seraphina, wakes up among the wreckage of a devastating plane crash of which she is the only survivor. She has no memories of who she is or her life before the crash but she soon discovers that her memory loss is not simply amnesia. Someone has been erasing memories from her mind. In honor of the book (which releases March 5!), every Monday, Jessica's featuring an awesome guest author (and book giveaway) and asking them to answer the following question: Which memory would you most like to be Unremembered? She's also asked bloggers to write a post answering one or both of the following questions: Which memory or memories would you most like to be Unremembered? What book would you like to Unremember so you can read it again for the first time? I have accepted her challenge [with GIFs]. What book would you like to Unremember so you can read ...

I absolutely love St. Patrick's Day! So, I'm super excited to be participating in  the Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop which was organized by Kathy @ I'm a Reader, Not a Writer , Books Complete Me , & Author Cindy Thomas . A "hop" is when participating blogs hosts a giveaway and then we all link up together allowing our followers to hop easily from one giveaway to another. So, to find the linky all you have to do is click the link for one of the above blogs. The Cozy Reading Corner's prize for this hop will be a  PDF file ebook of the first three books in the Demon Underground series by Parker Blue ! Title: Bite Me Author: Parker Blue Series: Demon Underground, #1 Publisher: Bell Bridge Books Publication Date: September 30, 2008 Synopsis: Life after high school is tough enough without having to go 15 rounds with your inner demon. Val Shapiro is just your ordinary, part-demon, teenaged vampire hunter with a Texas drawl. And a pet hellhound name...

-Kristen ♥