The Destiny of Violet and Luke (The Coincidence #3) By: Jessica Sorensen Published: January 7, 2014 by Forever 336 pages Source: Netgalley ARC given by publisher (Thanks!) ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: Luke Price's life has always been about order, control, and acting tough on the outside. For Luke, meaningless relationships are a distraction-a way to tune out the twisted memories of his childhood. He desperately wishes he could forget his past, but it haunts him no matter what he does. Violet Hayes has had a rough life. When she was young, she was left with no family and the memory of her parents' unsolved murders. She grew up in foster homes, living with irresponsible parents, drugs, and neglect, and trying to fight the painful memories of the night her parents were taken from her. But it's hard to forget when she never got closure-and she can't stop dreaming about what happened that tragic night. To make it through life, she keeps her distance fro...

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by The Broke and the Bookish . This week's topic is Top 10 Books I've Read in 2013. I haven't participated in this feature.....all year I think. This post seems fitting since this is the last day of the year. Out of the 82 books I've read this year, it's going to be very hard to narrow it down to my top 10 favorites. But I am keeping it to 10, there'll be no honorable mentions. Not all of these books earned 5 stars from me however they are all favorites. They all fell between 4 and 5 stars. They all touched me, brought me to tears, made me feel the emotions of the characters in a very real way. Some were very unique stories and a breath of fresh air to the sometimes overdone themes in stories. In no particular order of favoritism, but maybe order of the read date:   1. Waiting for Mercy (Cambion #2) by Shannon Dermott:  It's not often I rate a second book in a series higher than the first, but this is one of...

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly post hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along. Just go HERE to learn how to participate. This week my teasers come from Into the Still Blue  (Under the Never Sky #3) by Veronica Rossi: Teasers: "My men and I aren't interested in almost surviving, Aria. Perhaps that desire looks like harshness to you, but I would rather be alive and cruel than dead and kind." Have you read the final installment in the Under the Never Sky series? If not, it releases January 28th!  Before you go, be sure to sign up for the 2014 Series Enders Reading Challenge ! There will be giveaways every month for those that participate and a HUGE giveaway at the end of the year. If you are planning to read any last of a series books then you qualify! Go check it out either by the link above or the picture below. Don't miss out on the fun!

Sunday Post is a weekly post hosted by Kimberly the Caffeiniated Book Reviewer . Each week bloggers participate to share any books received and news from their week. I had a BIG week in the way of books. Not only did a get a lot for Christmas, both in print and Kindle, but I was also approved for several review books.  CHRISTMAS GIFTS: PRINT: CHRISTMAS GIFTS: KINDLE BOOKS ~FOR REVIEW~ Elfin by Quinn Loftis Buy Link: Amazon The Long Road Home by Jenna Pizza Buy Link: Amazon Ruined by Jus Accardo Buy Link: Amazon Song of the Fireflies by J.A. Redmerski Buy Link: Amazon RECAP OF WEEK: SUNDAY: Sunday Post #59 MONDAY: Review - Tragic by J.A. Huss FRIDAY: Feature & Follow {45} featuring the question: What books did Santa bring to you this year? WHAT'S AHEAD: I'm not sure if I'm going to post any reviews this week. Though I may try to participate in a couple meme's that I...

Feature & Follow is a weekly post hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read . "The goal is to increase followers and make new friends." Rules: Follow the 2 hosts. Follow the 2 features. Hop around and follow others who are participating, leaving a comment to let them know. THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! What books did Santa stuff your stocking with this holiday season? Do a holiday book haul for us! If you don't celebrate just show off your books that you got this week. Pictures!!! My family came through with the book gifts this holiday season! (among other things) But I racked up on some top priority choices. Woohoo! Print books: Kindle books: And the BEST part about some of these - I'll get to use them for my goals in the  2014 Series Enders Reading Challenge !!   Haven't heard of it? It's a challenge I'm co-hosting next year. It's super easy to participate, all you have ...

Tragic (Rook & Ronin #1) By: J.A. Huss Published: May 15, 2013 by Science Future Press 282 pages Source: Personal Kindle Library (won free ebook) ( Goodreads / Amazon ) Summary: 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 camera. Rook’s luck changes in an instant and suddenly she’s the darling of the modeling world. I...

Sunday Post is a weekly post hosted by Kimberly at the Caffeinated Book Reviewer . Each week bloggers participate to share about any books received and any news from their week. Click on the book cover to be taken to its Goodreads page. If you would like to purchase one of these the Buy Link , if available, is below each cover. ~FOR REVIEW~ Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt Buy Link: Amazon RECAP OF WEEK: SUNDAY: Sunday Post #58 MONDAY: Review - Welcome to Sugartown by Carmen Jenner THURSDAY: ARC Thursday Review - Elect (Eagle Elite #2) by Rachel Van Dyken FRIDAY: Feature & Follow {44} featuring the question: Pick a book in your favorite genre to recommend to a reluctant reader. WHAT'S AHEAD: Review - Tragic (Rook & Ronin #1) by J.A. Huss Guest Post by E.S.P. Tentative Posts: Teaser Tuesday #45 Feature & Follow {45} Other than my two scheduled posts I make no promises on anything else going up o...