May New Releases

Here we go -- May's upcoming titles. Again, leave a comment if you know of any more that I have not listed (I'm sure there are plenty!). Dates found on B&N.com and Amazon.com, subject to change (I don't control that). Enjoy! Oh, and some are reprints, but I figure some of us haven't yet bought the book yet, so where's the harm in listing it? ;) Notice that May 26th is about as popular as April 28th was for new releases! Wonder why..?

May:

1st:

Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber

Flowers on Main by Sherrly Woods

Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker

The Border Lord by Sophia James

Devil Take Me by Ann J Evans

Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd

Here Kitty Kitty by Shelley Laurenston

Prophesied by Liz Craven

5th:

Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang by Katie MacAlister

Black Eagle by Gen Bailey

Bound by Honor by Colette Gale

Chains by Shiloh Walker

Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy

Her Ladyship's Companion by Evangeline Collins

Last Vampire Standing by Nancy Haddock

So Still the Night by Kim Lenox

Under Fire by Jo Davis

The Conqueror by Kris Kennedy

My Lady Captor by Hannah Howell

The Pleasures of Sin by Jessica Trapp

12th:

Whispered Lies by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love

19th:

Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh

Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber

Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

The Saint by Madeline Hunter

The Seducer by Madeline Hunter

Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Moonburn by Alisa Sheckley

Not Quiet a Husband by Sherry Thomas

Return to Me by Christy Reece

26th:

The Sorceress by Michael Scott

Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (Yeah!)

Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison

Don't Bargain With the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries

A Talent for Sin by Lavinia Kent

Watch Over Me by Lucy Monroe

A Touch so Wicked by Connie Mason

Blood Deep by Sharon Page

A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore

If He's Wicked by Hannah Howell

In Bed with a Stranger by Mary Wine

Led Astray by a Rake by Sara Bennett

Most Wanted by Sasha White

Pleasure Island by Lorie O'Clare

This Duchess of Mine by Eloisa James

To Ruin the Duke by Debra Mullins

Holding out for a Hero by Ana Leigh

A Little Light Magic by Joy Nash

Master of Craving by Karin Tabke

McAlistair's Fortune by Alissa Johnson

When Sparks Fly by Autumn Dawn

And for a much longer, more detailed list, check out Anna's post on May's New Releases! I bow down to the master, Anna. I merely keep track of (mostly) ones that I would be interested in, but you manage to keep track of EVERY single title that's coming out (or so it seems, at least!). Keep it up! :D

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What Did I Receive?

Hello again, everyone. Sorry that I've been slacking off lately-- everything has just been hectic! I've been meaning to post something, anything, this past week, but it seems like I'm always running out of time--- Seriously, why can't they make the day longer?

Stay with me through the next month or so (my finals here at college), and I promise something sweet as a reward afterwards-- I'm finally going to get off my lazy butt (figuratively) and host the giveaway I've been talking about for so long. Not quiet sure when I will have it start/end, but I will figure that out soon, I promise. And I'll keep the books that I'm giving away a secret...for now, at least. Guess you'll just have to check back to find out, won't you? ;)

Okay, moving on!

This past week was slow, but I did receive two books, which isn't anything to sneeze at!

Here are the two books:

On Tuesday, I received my prize from Larissa Ione's Spread the Word Contest that she held most of last month and part of this month. Not only did I received a copy of Cynthia Eden's Immortal Danger, but Larissa also threw in some signed 'bookplates' to put on my Demonica books, and a few amazing bookmarks (All pictured below, I hope you can see 'em. I'm not the best at taking great pictures! LOL)

I'm going to review this book as soon as I can, hopefully by this time next week, but, I wouldn't bet on it. It could be longer, sorry, but I'm going to do it as soon as I can.

The other book was from LibraryThing's Early Reviewer Program (March Bonus Batch, just FYI). It's a mystery novel, an ARC, and it won't be out until July. The book is called The Last Bridge by Teri Coyne. It sounds good and I'm going to be starting it ASAP, with the intention of having my review done and online by the end of next week.

I'm only put it ahead of Immortal Danger because, though I appreciate winning ID from Larissa, it's not a book from a publisher who is expecting a review very soon. I'll probably be reading them both around the same time, but the review for The Last Bridge is going to come first.

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REVIEW: "Max"

Title: MaxAuthor: James PattersonSeries: The Maximum Ride Series, Book 5
Pages: 309
My Rating: 4 ½ stars


Max and the rest of the flock are back in this latest installment of James Patterson's bestselling series.

The story picks up right where it left off in the previous book, Maximum Ride: The Final Warning. Global warming is affecting the planet, and it's up to Max and the gang to help spread the word and stop the illegal dumping of waste products. Every thing's going as planned, the Erasers are no longer coming after them, and, for now, it seems that Jeb is on their side. Suddenly, a new villain shows up.

They meet their newest threat while flying. A man with a gun attacked directly to his arm, in place of a normal hand, tries to shoot Max, but thanks to the warnings from the flock, the bullet barely misses her.

After the close call, Max starts planning their escape to somewhere safer, if that even exists. But she can't leave her mother and half-sister, both of whom she has only recently met. Instead, she agrees (a bit reluctantly) to go to a special school, located in Utah (Oh, I feel special, they mentioned my home without dragging in 'Mormon' jokes as well!).

While they are there at the new school, Max gets some devastating news: her mother has been kidnapped by Mr. Chu, the man behind the attempt on their lives earlier. Now the flock has to figure out where she's being held and save her-- before it's too late.

From there, the story twists and turns, treating the reader to an exhilarating roller coaster ride. Just when you think you have everything figured out, guess again, because Patterson will soon be throwing something new at you. It's part of what makes the series so good, and keeps the story fresh, even after five books.

Patterson's novels have been well known for years, and his Maximum Ride Series, which were originally aimed for a teenage audience, have only added to his fame. His books are written so that younger readers can enjoy them without the risk of running into adult content, yet they are so well written and interesting that just as many adults, including grandparents, are starting to pick them up, too.

The books have everything you could possibly want, a little something for every reader out there. Combine the following all together and you have the perfect recipe for a very addicting series: high-flying adventures, witty conversations between the characters, a touch of mystery and suspense, a lite dash of romance, and an interesting and unique storyline.

And the good thing about the series is that if you do pick up one of the middle books, without reading the previous ones, you won't be lost. Although it's always better to read the books in order, it's not required. Patterson does a good job at keeping the new readers updated on what's already happened. However, once you try one of them, you probably won't stop at just that--after reading the book, you will be compelled to pick up the rest of the books, anxious to find out what will happen next.

But be warned: if you've been following this series from the beginning, and you were hoping that Max would be a sort of conclusion to it, you're going to be disappointed. In typical Patterson style, Max leaves you on a cliff hanger at the end, ready for whatever Patterson is going to throw at you next time. On the bright side, this means that, for now, there is no definite end to this much loved series.






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Oh, and if you're wondering where my 'What Did I Receive' and 'What Have I Been Reading' post are, well, I have no excuse-- I've been busy, and when I've had a few spare minutes, I've been too tired/lazy. Sorry. What with my finals coming up real soon, a few starting within the next week or so, I haven't had a whole lot of time to get online for anything other than studying.

Just FYI, I didn't receive anything this last week anyway, though I am expecting a few books soon, from LT Early Reviewer's, plus a book from Larissa Ione's blog contest, and one other, though my mind has went blank right now.

I had a fairly good week last week, as far as reading goes, and I'm thinking of just doing a halfway through the month post for this month, since I'm behind on my weekly reading posts. We'll see how it goes, so no promises yet!

Hope everyone had a good Easter weekend, no matter your beliefs, and I hope you enjoy whatever books you are currently reading.





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Heads Up: Anya Bast Month-Long Giveaway

I came across the contest while reading closetwriter's blog, and followed the link. Thought I'd provide the info on here as well, not only to gain myself an entry (I know, I'm a bit greedy, but it's free books and GCs, what can I say?!) but to also let you guys know where the contest is and how to enter. Enjoy!

Grand Prize: $100 GC to Amazon.comRunner Up: $25 GC to B&N and a box of surprise paperbacks and other goodies (like chocolate, bath goodies, ect). This is going to be a NICE prize!

Runner Up: $25 GC to B&N and a box of surprise paperbacks and other goodies. (same as above)

Plus chances to win books (almost) every day for a month!

Go to http://www.anyabast.com/blog/ for details on how to enter.

Good luck, girls! And be sure to check out Bast's books-- I haven't read any yet, but I've heard some very good reviews and recommendations from others! ;)

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March 2009---My Completed Reading List

So sorry that I've been MIA for the past few days-- I was away, and only just got back late last night. I was going to try and get this list posted before I left, but well, as you can see, that didn't work out like I had hoped. But here it is, nonetheless.

Not too bad of a month, I was a book shy of my original goal of 22, so I think I did very well. Below I've listed all the books I finished, in order, with my rating next to them (and if I wrote a review f or it, there will be a link directly to the review). Note, all titles link to B&N.

Enjoy, and I'm interesting in knowing what the rest of you read this month. I know that Ms. Moonlight read a lot of menage books for March Menage Madness, but what about everyone else? Was is mostly re-reads or books for challenges, or where they new releases you've been waiting for?

1- Trouble in High Heels by Leanne Banks (4 stars, Review HERE)

2- Seducing a Scottish Bride by Sue-Ellen Welfonder (3 stars, Review HERE)

3- The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe (5 stars)

4- The Seduction of an Unknown Lady by Samantha James (4.5 stars)

5- Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione (5 stars, Review HERE)

6- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (5 stars)

7- A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer (4 stars)

8- The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (4.5 stars)

9- Wild Card by Lora Leigh (4.5 stars)

10- Flying Home by Rachel Ann Nunes (4 stars)

11- City of Glass by Cassandra Clare (5 stars, Review HERE)

12- Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn (4 stars, Review HERE)

13- Stargazer by Claudia Gray (5 stars)

14- The Cat by Jean Johnson (5 stars, Mini 'Review' HERE)

15- The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass (3 stars)

16- Law and Disorder: Moving Violation by Lora Leigh (4 stars, Mini 'Review' HERE)

17- Perfect by Judith McNaught (4.5 stars, Mini 'Review' HERE)

18- The Vampire Diaries Return: Nightfall by L.J Smith (5 stars)

19- Time Share: Amelia's Journey by Lora Leigh (E-Book Short, 3.5 stars) *Sorry, it's not available on B&N, so no link*

20- Bound by Shadow by Anna Windsor (4.5 stars)

21- The Bargain by Julia Templeton (4.5 stars) *Thank you, again Barb!*

A bit of a varity in that list, more than I usually have. We'll see if I can do the same this month... Who knows. It just depends on my current reading mood, what I'm craving, and what I want to put off reading.

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