The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology #1) By: Wendy Higgins Published: March 8, 2016 by HarperTeen 426 pages Source: Edelweiss ARC from publisher   ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Kill the beast. Win the girl. A strange beast stirs fear in the kingdom of Lochlanach, terrorizing towns with its brutality and hunger. In an act of desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in marriage. Princess Aerity understands her duty to the kingdom though it pains her to imagine marrying a stranger. It would be foolish to set her sights on any particular man in the great hunt, but when a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention, there’s no denying the unspoken lure between them…or his mysterious resentment. Paxton is not keen on marriage. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kin...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Breaking the Spine . Each week bloggers participate to share a book they can't wait to get their hands on. This week I'm waiting on: Empire of Dust (Blood of Gods and Royals #2) by Eleanor Herman Expected Publication: June 28, 2016 by Harlequin Teen Preorder Buy Link: Amazon In Macedon, war rises like smoke, forbidden romance blooms and ancient magic tempered with rage threatens to turn an empire to dust  After winning his first battle, Prince Alexander fights to become the ruler his kingdom demands—but the line between leader and tyrant blurs with each new threat.  Meanwhile, Hephaestion, cast aside by Alexander for killing the wrong man, must conceal the devastating secret of a divine prophecy from Katerina even as the two of them are thrust together on a dangerous mission to Egypt.  The warrior, Jacob, determined to forget his first love, vows to eradicate the ancient Blood Magics and beli...

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Books and a Beat . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from  The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #2) by Amy Engel: Teasers: "You're our family now," Ash says. "Both of you. You can't expect us to sit back and watch you walk into a bad situation without our help." (Loc 69%, 2084 of 3031) What are you reading this week? Share a teaser with me!

Dawn of Ash (Imdalind #6) By: Rebecca Ethington Published: February 23, 2016 374 pages Source: Personal Kindle library ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Underneath the deep red barrier Edmund has placed over the city, Prague is in ruins…  Vilỳ hide in the darkened alleys, waiting to attack anyone who passes, while Edmund’s men roam the blood-soaked streets, scouring every crumbling building in a mad attempt to flush out Ilyan and his men.  Among the danger, Ilyan and Joclyn are trapped, unable to leave the city. trying to keep their people safe behind a powerful shield, unseen from Edmund and his scouts.  Wyn spends her days haunted by her daughter and watching Thom waste away from the mysterious curse slowly taking him.  Ryland has risen above his father’s control, ready to take his place as his brother’s second. However, Sain needs his help first for a simple assignment, or so he thinks.  Their safety is about to be shattered.  ...

Sunday Post is a weekly post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer . Each week bloggers participate to share any books received and news from their week. Click on the book covers to be taken to its Goodreads page. The Buy Link , if available, is below each book cover. ~FOR REVIEW~ The Other Side of Gravity (Oxygen #1) by Shelley Crane  Preorder Buy Link: Amazon RECAP OF WEEK: SUNDAY:  Sunday Post #166 WEDNESDAY: Waiting on Wednesday: The Problem With Forever FRIDAY: 2016 Series Ender Reading Challenge: March Wrap Up  (Giveaway)     WHAT'S AHEAD: Planned Posts: Review - Dawn of Ash (Imdalind #6) by Rebecca Ethington ARC Thursday Review - The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins We returned home from a 8 day trip to the Smoky Mountains on Saturday. We had an enjoyable time and the weather was perfect. Lots of laughter and memories with our two kids and our nephew. Now it's back to the busy Spring time rush throug...

Time for our third Monthly Wrap Up for the 2016 Series Enders Reading Challenge hosted by Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know and Holly @ Words Fueled by Love ! Since the February Wrap Up , Sandy finished two series enders: Morning Star (Red Rising Trilogy, #3) by Pierce Brown & Their Fractured Light (Starbound, #3) by Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner. Holly has not finished a series ender this month. Which series enders did you finish? Link up below. Don't forget to include the title, your name, & your blog name (Ex: Requiem - Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know) Also, the March giveaway runs from March 25rd - April 25rd. On April 25rd we will use random.org and the linky entries from all months to pull a winner.

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Breaking the Spine . Each week bloggers participate to share a book they can't wait to get their hands on. This week I'm waiting on: The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout Expected Publication: May 17, 2016 by Harlequin Teen Preorder Buy Link: Amazon From #1  New York Times   bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a riveting new story about friendship, survival and finding your voice     For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory "Mouse" Dodge, it's a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it's been four years since her nightmare ended, she's beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.  Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhil...