Waiting on Wednesday #8

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Bitter Sweet Love
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Release Date: December 1st, 2013
Series: The Dark Elements #0.5

Synopsis via Goodreads

Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining balance between good and evil. He was her everything...right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally.

And now he's back, three years older, ten times hotter, ready to pick up exactly where they left off. But Jas isn't taking that risk again. Dez has seven days to meet all her conditions and earn back her trust. Seven days filled with terrifying danger and sweet temptation. Seven days to win her heart—or shatter it all over again...

WHY I'M WAITING: 

I know, I know. You're probably thinking Damn Taylor, another JLA book? (Oh, and if you weren't thinking that, well, take a seat, stay a while, and browse my past WOWs 'cause I think like three of 'em are JLA books.)

Anyway, it's not my fault! She just...Keeps. On. Writing. I have a conspiracy theory about that, you know. It may or may not involve cyborgs. (Did I spell that right lol?)

Back to the book. I'm waiting on Bitter Sweet Love by the lovely Jennifer L. Armentrout. Guess what? It's YA. Totally wasn't expecting that. The cover's kinda...*shivers* HAWT.

Waiting on Wednesday #7

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Sentinel
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Release Date: November 2nd, 2013
Series: Covenant #5

Synopsis via Goodreads

It's a beautiful day for a war.

As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all.

And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St. Delphi, they must now trust a deadly foe as they travel deep into the Underworld to release one of the most dangerous gods of all time.

In the stunning, action-packed climax to the bestselling Covenant series, Alex must face a terrible choice: the destruction of everything and everyone she holds dear… or the end of herself.

WHY I'M WAITING: 

I feel like I should re-dedicate my blog to pimping out JLA's books. Really. I swear she's a lean-mean-writing-machine. She writes more books in a year than I could even think up a concept for one. The best part? THEY'RE ALL AWESOME BOOKS. I'm certain she has magical powers. There's just no other option.

Anywho, back on topic. I'm waiting on Sentinel.

Okay, not really. I'm more sobbing myself to sleep every night & trying to fill the void with other books. There's not much actual waiting involved. (I'm melodramatic. Sue me.)

Waiting on Wednesday #6

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Breaking Nova
Author: Jessica Sorensen
Publisher: Forever
Release Date: September 3rd, 2013
Series: Nova #1

Synopsis via Goodreads

Nova Reed used to have dreams-of becoming a famous drummer, of marrying her true love. But all of that was taken away in an instant. Now she's getting by as best she can, though sometimes that means doing things the old Nova would never do. Things that are slowly eating away at her spirit. Every day blends into the next . . . until she meets Quinton Carter. His intense, honey brown eyes instantly draw her in, and he looks just about as broken as she feels inside.

Quinton once got a second chance at life-but he doesn't want it. The tattoos on his chest are a constant reminder of what he's done, what he's lost. He's sworn to never allow happiness into his life . . . but then beautiful, sweet Nova makes him smile. He knows he's too damaged to get close to her, yet she's the only one who can make him feel alive again. Quinton will have to decide: does he deserve to start over? Or should he pay for his past forever?

WHY I'M WAITING: 

I just started The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden yesterday, which is also by Jessica Sorensen. Her style is so...captivating. And any author whose writing can keep me interested despite a mediocre plotline (not that I'm saying The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden has a mediocre plotline) usually stays on my to-read list. Plus, like I've said a million times before, I'm a sucker for swoony romance, and this book seems like it'll have loads of it.

(P.S. Forbidden romances are my not-so-guilty pleasure.)

Waiting on Wednesday #5

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Unchained
Author: J. Lynn
Publisher: Entangled : Edge
Release Date: September 17th, 2013
Series: Nephilim Rising #1

Synopsis via Goodreads

Between the pissed off creatures that want demon-hunter Lily Marks dead and the fallen angel who just...wants her, Lily is about ready to trade in forever for a comfy job in a cubicle farm.

The fact that she and Julian are civil to one another is enough to have her thrown out of the Sanctuary, but she can't shake her not-so-angelic stalker or how he brings her dangerously close to ecstasy.

Her forbidden relationship with Julian provides the perfect fuel for suspicion when a traitor is discovered to be working within the Sanctuary. Lily quickly finds herself hunted by well, everyone.

Her only hope is to discover the real traitor before she loses everything--and she'll need Julian's help. That is, if Julian is really there to help her...and not destroy her.

Yeah, being a Nephilim isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

WHY I'M WAITING: 

New series by J. Lynn? SQUEEEEEEEEEE!

 

I solemnly swore that I'd read every single book by this woman. Okay, I actually didn't swear it, but I do right now! She's been my favorite author ever since I read her Covenant series...and then proceeded to read everything she'd ever dared to type including her books, her deleted scenes, her entire blog, etc. I'm not a stalker, I swear. *eye twitch*

Whether it's as Jennifer L. Armentrout or as J. Lynn, I'll read it. I'll devour it. And I'll love it. Plus, this book just sounds really cool. So there.

Waiting on Wednesday #4

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Deception
Author: C.J. Redwine
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Release Date: August 27th, 2013
Series: Defiance #2

Synopsis via Goodreads

Baalboden has been ravaged. The brutal Commander's whereabouts are unknown. And Rachel, grief stricken over her father's death, needs Logan more than ever. With their ragged group of survivors struggling to forge a future, it's up to Logan to become the leader they need—with Rachel by his side. Under constant threat from rival Carrington's army, who is after the device that controls the Cursed One, the group decides to abandon the ruins of their home and take their chances in the Wasteland.



But soon their problems intensify tenfold: someone—possibly inside their ranks—is sabotaging the survivors, picking them off one by one. The chaos and uncertainty of each day puts unbearable strain on Rachel and Logan, and it isn't long before they feel their love splintering. Even worse, as it becomes clear that the Commander will stop at nothing to destroy them, the band of survivors begins to question whether the price of freedom may be too great—and whether, hunted by their enemies and the murderous traitor in their midst, they can make it out of the Wasteland alive.

In this daring sequel to Defiance, with the world they once loved forever destroyed, Rachel and Logan must decide between a life on the run and standing their ground to fight.

WHY I'M WAITING: 

Ooh look at that foggy, mysterious background on the cover! I like how Rachel's hair stands out amongst all that darkness--kind of symbolic, no? Anyway, if this book turns out to be half as good as the previous one, I will be happy. Rachel was such a strong, defiant (if you will) character and that's usually what makes or breaks a series for me. Also, this series is great because I'm not typically one for dystopian novels, but Defiance pushed past my prejudice and forced me to love it.

Waiting on Wednesday #3

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Author: April Genevieve Tucholke
Publisher: Dial
Release Date: August 15th, 2013
Series: Between #1

Synopsis via Goodreads

You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery...who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

WHY I'M WAITING: 

I've had my eye on this book for a while now. I'm not usually into Gothic atmospheres when I read, but the synopsis intrigued me so much that I just had to add this to my to-read list. The synopsis kind of reminds me of Abbi Gline's Existence Trilogy, except maybe a little more dark.

Plus, that cover! Wow. It's usually the cover first and then the summary that hooks me in, and this book was no different. Since I've been hearing mixed reviews on this one I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high, but Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea will definitely be on my radar until its release date.

Waiting On Wednesday #2

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: Origin
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher: Harlequin HQN
Release Date: August 27th, 2013
Series: Lux #4

Synopsis via Goodreads

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything.

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on?

And will they even be together?

WHY I'M WAITING: 

With that cliffhanger ending JLA left us with in Opal, there's no way I'd miss this. Plus, since this is one of my favorite series' of all time, to be doing anything less than vibrating in my seat with excitement is unnaceptable. August 27th cannot come fast enough!

Waiting on Wednesday #1

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

MY PICK FOR THIS WEEK:

Title: The Darkest Craving
Author: Gena Showalter
Publisher: Harlequin HQN
Release Date: July 30th, 2013
Series: Lords of the Underworld #10

Synopsis via Goodreads

Having endured weeks of torture in the bowels of hell, Kane wants nothing to do with his beautiful rescuer, Josephina Aisling. The half-Fae female threatens to awaken the demon of Disaster inside him—a beast he’s determined to kill, no matter the price.

Josephina is hunted by a brutal enemy—her royal family—and Kane is her only source of protection. He’s also the only male to ever set her aflame, and even he succumbs to the heat. But as they navigate the treacherous world of the Fae, they are forced to make a choice: live apart…or die together.

WHY I'M WAITING: 

I've been a loyal fan of Gena Showalter's "Lords of the Underworld" series since the beginning. These books are the main reason why paranormal romance became my first favorite genre ever. ("First" because I'm beginning to lean towards NA, but that's a story for another time).

In a world of alpha male vampires and werewolves, GS switched things up with the incorporation of Greek mythology. And these alpha males are something else entirely. They're each demon-possessed warriors, and are on a quest to find Pandora's box at all costs. Except, things don't exactly go as planned (And do they ever, really?) when each warrior finds their mate, and their number one focus shifts to something like : 

To Do List

1) Protect mate at all costs.

2) Find Pandora's box. 

Being a part of a series filled with laughs, amazing characters, and tons of nonstop action, GS's next installation of her Lords of the Underworld's The Darkest Craving is a book I will be anxiously awaiting for the next....*glances at calendar longingly, hoping that the days fly by* thirteen days.