Most Anticipated Reads of 2011 - Top 11 (with 9 Runner-Ups)

In no particular order(choosing 11 was hard enough :D)
Also with spoilers for previous books in the series:

1. Lover Unleashed - J R Ward
Book # 9 in the Black Dagger Brotherhood
Releasing: March 29, 2011

Why? Qhuinn and Blay♥ I loved their story in Lover Enshrined and Lover Mine and I am so excited for their journey even if in this book they get worse instead of better. :( Of course I am interested in Payne's romance with Manny, any Black Dagger Brotherhood novel is better than no Black Dagger Brotherhood novel. :)

2. Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole
Book # 11 (including short stories) in the Immortals After Dark Series
Releasing: February 15, 2011

Why? This is a new-to-me series. I started reading it in September and broke my book buying rule of no new authors. Some of the novels don't leave me as excited and happy as others but they are all amazing in their own way. This novel makes me particularly excited because I have no clue how Kresley is going to pull off this happily ever after!

3. Succubus Revealed - Richelle Mead
#6 in the Georgina Kincaid Series
Releasing: August 30, 2011
NOTE: Book cover has not been released, this picture is of the first book in the series

Why? It is the finale of the Georgina Kincaid series and this is my favorite series from Richelle Mead. A lot of the books have Georgina going through bad things and she definitely deserves a happy ending. I'm hoping it goes my way but even if it doesn't I will just be happy that Georgina gets closure and of course I am excited for more Seth. :D

4. Kiss of Snow - Nalini Singh
Book # 10 in the Psy/Changeling Series
Releasing: May 31, 2011

Why? Sienna and Hawke; Hawke and Sienna. I was actually never that excited for this book but as I read Play of Passion I saw the potential for an amazing story and now I really want it. One of my favorite things about this series is that you also get to see past couples and it actually makes sense for them to be there. I'm just as excited to see my favorites as I am for Hawke and Sienna!

5. City of Fallen Angels - Cassandra Clare
Book #4 in the Mortal Instruments Series
Releasing: April 5, 2011

Why? I loved the first three and would have been happy if Cassandra had left the story alone but I can't say no to more Clary and Jace. I also can't say no to more Magnus and Alec and from the teasers that have been released I will be happy with this novel. :)


6. Eternal Rider - Larissa Ione
Book #1 in the Lords of Deliverance Series
Releasing: March 29, 2010

Why? I love her Demonica series and this is a spin-off. So, more of the same world, new couples and learning about the other couples. I have read somewhere that Kynan will be shown a lot and that makes me happy because I love his and Gem's storyline. Also, yay for updates on the baby situations :)


7. Aftermath - Ann Aguirre
#5 in the Sirantha Jax Series
Releasing: September 2011
NOTE: Book cover has not been released, this picture is of the first book in the series

Why? It is Ann Aguirre. Also the ending to Killbox was a huge cliffhanger and I want to know what is going to happen to Jax and March and the crew. I love this world and one of my favorite characters is Vel so I am hoping that there is more of him. His and Jax's relationship is almost as amazing as Jax and March's which is saying something because I usually care most about the main couple. I'm just excited!

8. Demon Marked - Meljean Brook
#7 in the Guardian Series
Releasing: August 2, 2011

Why? I have loved all of the rest of this series. The last book, Demon Blood, became one of my favorites :) I've read the summary for this novel and it sounds amazing. We are only really introduced to one of the main characters but Meljean always makes great woman characters and I believe that this new woman protagonist will be just as strong.

9. Overbite - Meg Cabot
#2 in the Insatiable Series
Releasing: July 5, 2011
NOTE: Book cover has not been released, this picture is of the first book in the series

Why? It actually took me a long time to read Insatiable, the first novel in this series. I honestly can't say why. Meg Cabot is definitely in my top authors list and I almost own all of her backlist. I do wish I had read Insatiable earlier because it was amazing and now I really want Overbite. Meena is in a love triangle in this series and I would love to know who she will choose. At this point I actually don't mind who she chooses but closure would be nice.

10. Magic Slays - Ilona Andrews
#5 in the Kate Daniels Series
Releasing: May 31, 2011

Why? Kate and Curran are one of my favorite couples. They are realistic and a couple you want to just keep reading about. I wouldn't mind them just grocery shopping. Of course Ilona Andrews wouldn't write that, all of the books in this series are action full and ones that don't want to be put down!


11. Unseen - Rachel Caine
#3 in the Outcast Season Series
Releasing: February 1, 2011

Why? I have read and loved this series from the beginning. It started as a spinoff of Rachel Caine's Weather Warden series but it has grown into its own. As my list demonstrates relationships are really important to me and I enjoy this main couple. They are not being rushed and are coming into their own. I've read that there is more on the relationship front in this novel and that makes me really excited. But honestly the series is good for more than just the relationship, there is action and of course there are powers; controlling the earth or fire, what more could you want in a series?

Runner-Ups
- Shady Lady - Ann Aguirre
- Working Stiff - Rachel Caine
- Jessica Rules the Dark Side - Beth Fantaskey
- Iron Crowned - Richelle Mead
- Bloodlines - Richelle Mead
- Abandon - Meg Cabot
- Heather Wells #4 - Meg Cabot
- Forver - Maggie Stiefvater
- Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare

All I Ever Wanted - Kristan Higgins

Title: All I Ever Wanted
Author: Kristan Higgins
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: July 27, 2010
Rating: Adult
Received: NetGalley

One happily-ever-after rocking chair…

And no sign of any forthcoming babies to rock in ol’ Georgebury, Vermont. For Callie Grey, turning thirty means coming to grips with the fact that her boss (and five-week fling) is way overdue in his marriage proposal. And way off track, because Mark has suddenly announced his engagement to the company’s new Miss Perfect. If that isn’t bad enough, her mom decides to throw her a 3-0 birthday bash in the family funeral home.

Bad goes to worse when she stirs up a relationship with the town’s most eligible — yet not so warm and fuzzy — veterinarian, Ian McFarland, in order to flag Mark’s attention. So Ian’s more comfortable with animals… So he’s formal, orderly and just a bit tense. The ever-friendly, fun-loving and spontaneous Callie decides it’s time for Ian to get a personality makeover. But, dang — if he doesn’t shock the heck out of her, she might actually fall for Vermont’s unlikeliest eligible bachelor… (summary from http://www.kristanhiggins.com/)

A story of redemption. New love. Also a lot of dogs.

... And just what I needed.

Why did I need it? Why did it work for me? Well, I've just moved to a new place. I'm not used to it. I'm starting school soon and that is making me nervous. The fact is I got so wrapped up in this story that I forgot my worries; it took hours away from anxiousness and boredom. And isn't that we all look for in a story? This one, it definitely kept me enthralled.

My favorite thing about All I Ever Wanted was how it made me laugh and cry. I cry in movies, real life etc. but for some reason it takes a lot to make me cry in a novel. Callie was a delightful heroine. Her inner dialogue made me laugh. Why hello Michelle Obama! She was very optimistic which I personally can't always attest to but it worked for her. Ian was also a great character. I loved when he smiled and laughed because it didn't happen too often. He was so usually shy and closed off. I find myself more like him. I know how hard it is to speak up sometimes.

While there is the main character's story arc happening Callie's parents are going through their own problems. Twenty-two years ago they divorced over Toby's infidelity. Now they seem to be on the road to forgiveness. This topic can have so many opinions and sides and they are brought up in this novel. Can you forgive someone who has cheated on you? Should you? And the most important one, can you still love them? Infidelity is always going to happen (yes, so bleak) and I enjoyed getting both sides of it in this story. My one gripe about the novel was I wish I had seen more of this relationship even though they weren't the main characters.

Overall, I loved this. I've heard good things about Kristan Higgins and will be looking at her backlist. If you need to escape, are bored, need a laugh, whatever it is I recommend trying All I Ever Wanted. I hope you enjoy it if you do!

Spoilers

Some people avoid spoilers, some see them and get angry .... and I go searching for them :P It's weird but I like knowing how a book will end before I start to read it. Sometimes the ending puts me off a book but if it is an author I really like I will still read a bad ending. It just makes me wait until I am in the right mindset for it. An example would be: the Shifters series by Rachel Vincent. I have had the chance to read Shift plenty of times but I figured I might as well wait for the last novel to see if I like the ending. But then I bought Shift and I am almost through with it. I guess I'm in the mood for it.

True fact: The only book I can remember not reading the ending was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, I also ignored all the spoilers.

So why am I writing a post on spoilers today? Well, some people are angry because a blogger posted a review of Mockingjay with spoilers 2 whole days before it is released. I'm kind of sad she took down her spoilers. I want to know who Katniss ends up with. But I can understand people not wanting spoilers shown. If I had accidently seen what happened in the last Harry Potter I would have been pretty bummed. So, the next few days you will find me reading the ending and searching for spoilers of Mockingjay. :D

Covet - J. R. Ward

Random post is random but I got Covet by J. R. Ward for $2.99 ... that was a sale of $7. Yay, happy :)

My Soul to Keep - Rachel Vincent

Title: My Soul to Keep
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Published: June 1, 2010
Rating: Young Adult
Received: NetGalley, also bought the physical book

WHEN KAYLEE CAVANAUGH SCREAMS, SOMEONE DIES AND KAYLEE IS ABOUT TO SCREAM HER HEAD OFF...

Kaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them.

Until something does.

Demon’s breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow, the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked.

And when the epidemic hits too close to home, Kaylee will have to risk everything to save those she loves. (Summary from rachelvincent.com)

I have a bad habit with books. I buy them and I skip right to reading the ending; that way I know what I have in store for me. Is it the best thing to do? Probably not, but it is something that I can't stop. So with My Soul to Keep I looked at the ending and well, it wasn't the happiest. That is another one of my book downfalls. I like to have everything end happy. I decided to leave My Soul to Keep to read for when My Soul to Steal (book 4) comes out. I wanted to know how book 4 played out (does that one end up happy enough for my sake?) ...

I'm obviously writing a review for My Soul to Keep before My Soul to Steal even comes out. Why? I decided to face my fears (it doesn't have to end happy Alex!) and trust the author. And I am very glad I did because I really liked this novel.

My favorite things about it would have to be Kaylee, Tod and the action. The action made me want to keep reading. Even though I knew the ending, I didn't know the middle and the middle was pretty awesome. The storyline was exciting and even if you don't personally know anyone who does drugs you get a good grip on users. Tod, while always being morally ambiguous is one of the best characters of the series. He may be a reaper who has to kill people but when you are close to him he will do anything in his power to protect you. I've decided that I am now all Team Kaylee! She actually is one of my most favorite protagonists ever. She is just so caring and even when she makes stupid decisions I just can't get that mad at her. Normally with a series I am all pro-the main couple but even if Kaylee decides to move onto someone other than Nash I think I would be okay with it.

What I didn't like was how a certain character acted. I won't say who but I ended up really disappointed in them. After thinking about it though I can understand why it was important to be written that way. As much as I like my happy endings people do make mistakes. And for those worried about how this book ended (like how I was when I just read the ending without the middle) you don't have to be scared because the book does end on a somewhat hopeful note. Even when things can seem to be too much there is always a chance for things to get better.

I am very glad to have read this novel. I faced my fears and found that trusting in Rachel Vincent is a smart thing to do. I think I will have to read Shift now (I was nervous about that one too). I for one am very excited for the next novel. Go Team Kaylee!

Here's my Soul Screamers novels.
My Soul to Take.
My Soul to Save.
My Soul to Keep.

Almost Perfect - Susan Mallery

Title: Almost Perfect
Author: Susan Mallery
Publisher: Harlequin
Publish Date: June 29, 2010
Rating: Adult
Received: NetGalley

Back in high school, Liz Sutton had been the girl from the wrong side of the tracks, but she still captures the heart of the most popular boy in town. Until Ethan Hendrix betrays her. Devastated and pregnant, Liz leaves town. Now, years later, she must return and face the man who doesn't know of their son's existence. Original. (Borders.com)

Almost Perfect was an amazing read. I could not stop reading it. Montana in the novel said it perfectly:

"I'm desperate for coffee. I was up all night reading. It's so hard when a book is great, you know? So great you can't stop reading even though it's late and your eyes are burning."

Well, I wrote down the time I finished the novel and it was 4:16 AM. Yes, I woke up extremely tired but the plot and characters were so interesting that it was worth giving up some sleep. When Montana said the above quote Liz, the main character, who is an author replied back:

"It's the best compliment any writer can ask for."

Obviously my compliments to Susan Mallery. My favorite plotline in the novel would be the romance. It was kind of similar to The You I Never Knew by Susan Wiggs but it was different enough that I still was wondering how the story would work out. I love when there is a past to a couple and Liz and Ethan definitely have a lot to work through.

Family is also an important theme. You have Liz with her son Tyler and her nieces. Then you have Ethan with his huge family. They both had such different childhoods, it was fascinating to see how they think family should be.

My least favorite thing about the novel and my only real complaint is I felt like the ending was kind of abrupt. I wanted to know more about how their future is going to be, how they are going to work out. The good thing is that there is a novel following this one, although with different main characters. I hope that we get to see a couple of tidbits on Liz and Ethan.

With confidence I can reccomend this book to anyone. If you enjoy the contemporary genre I think you will enjoy this title. I know that I had a lot of fun reading it! Susan Mallery, thank you for keeping me entertained.

* Quotes taken from page 187 of the bound galley edition. Please note I don't know if the quotes have changed since revisions.

Saturday Update (3) ... On Tuesday

I was thinking and I thought that if I made a to-do list for this month I can make my TBR-pile even smaller, as well as fulfill my reading obligations (not that they are just obligations, I really am excited for them!). My TBR-pile has actually come down a lot, I only have 6 physical books to read (one is in the mail) and I have 5 eBooks to read.

For reference; my TBR-pile:
Physical novels

1. The Sweet Far Thing - Libba Bray (I have to reread the first two)
2. The Ocean Between Us - Susan Wiggs
3. Strange Brew anthology - Various
4. Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs
5. My Soul to Keep - Rachel Vincent

eBooks

1. Almost Perfect - Susan Mallery
2. Cry Sanctuary - Moira Rogers
3. Sanctuary Lost - Moira Rogers
4. Sanctuary's Price - Moira Rogers
5. Last Call - Moira Rogers

By the end of the month I want:

1. To read and review My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent
2. To read and review Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery
3. To be done the Strange Brew anthology - read a story a day
4. Hopefully read Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
5. Re-read A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

Part of list accomplished thus far:

1. Page 296 of 296. Very good, even with a character that made me disappointed.
   
2. Page 379 of 379. Very addicting. Slightly reminds me of Susan Wiggs' The You I Never Knew. I find myself going with Liz's side. Is that because she is a girl? Finished at 4:16 AM. Was awesome. Ending too abrupt. I would have liked more on them. Hope for more information in the next novel.
   
3. Story 6 of 9. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0.
   
4. Page ? of ?. Borrowed it from library. It was awesome :)
   
5. Page 248 of 403. Oh, Kartik :P
   

Winter's Passage - Julie Kagawa

Title: Winter's Passage
Author: Julie Kagawa
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Published: June 1, 2010
Rating: Teen
Type: Novella

Meghan Chase used to be an ordinary girl...until she discovered that she is really a faery princess. After escaping from the clutches of the deadly Iron fey, Meghan must follow through on her promise to return to the equally dangerous Winter Court with her forbidden love, Prince Ash. But first, Meghan has one request: that they visit Puck—Meghan's best friend and servant of her father, King Oberon—who was gravely injured defending Meghan from the Iron Fey.

Yet Meghan and Ash's detour does not go unnoticed. They have caught the attention of an ancient, powerful hunter—a foe that even Ash may not be able to defeat....

I need to begin this review by saying I have not read The Iron King (first novel in series) yet. The good thing is that after reading this novella I really want to now. When I began reading Winter's Passage I was worried I would be totally lost coming into this series after it was established but Julie Kagawa gave enough information that I was able to follow along. I found myself really liking all the imagery and I could actually imagine what was being described.

For the characters I obviously couldn't get as good a grasp on them as you are supposed to have coming into this novella. That said I really loved Grimalkin. Cats are my thing so having a talking one is always a plus! Meghan and Ash were interesting and I liked the romance aspect. Puck is a character I would like to know more about; in the novella you only received Meghan and Ash's view on him. The plot and action were exciting and made reading this novella worthwhile.

On the whole, this was a great story. If you were like me and curious about this world, you should give this a try. If you are a reader who loved the first novel and wanted more story this would certainly whet your appetite, yet would still make you want the next full novel, The Iron Daughter.

My Bookshelves (Updated)

So I have recently moved and my new room is shaped differently, meaning I had to use different shelves to fit them properly. So without further ado here is my new home for my books:

So these are all of my books. It goes in alphabetical order (except for JR Ward and Susan Wiggs because JR Ward's box set wouldn't fit properly). Ann Aguirre - Susan Wiggs. The books on top are my childhood kind of books. I actually really like how it is set up. Pretty shelves :P

My Soul to Keep - Rachel Vincent

Rachel Vincent 's newest YA release My Soul to Keep has just been released on June 1st. It features Kaylee Cavanaugh, a high school student who definitely isn't normal. This is the third book in the series and you won't find vampires or werewolves anywhere near these novels. I am going to keep mum on the supernatural species because it is a lot more interesting to find out in the first book My Soul to Take. My Soul to Save is the second novel and just as interesting as the first.



I absolutely recommend this series, I own the first two and am hoping to pick up the third soon. To make you more interested in the new release, Rachel Vincent makes book trailers for all her novels. This is the third book trailer (which goes with the third novel :D):



Rachel Vincent is hosting a contest and if you post the book trailer for the third book you have a chance to win his or her choice of signed, personalized Soul Screamers novels and a Soul Screamers t-shirt. Good luck to those in the contest and if you haven't read this series yet I hope you give it a chance, you can also read more about them when you click the book title (you are taken to Amazon).

Meg Cabot Challenge - Only Books I Own

• The Princess Diaries, Volume I
• The Princess Diaries, Volume II: Princess in the Spotlight
• The Princess Diaries, Volume III: Princess in Love
  
• The Princess Diaries, Volume IV: Princess in Waiting
  
• The Princess Diaries, Volume IV and a Half: Project Princess
• The Princess Diaries, Volume V: Princess in Pink
  
• The Princess Diaries, Volume VI: Princess in Training
  
• The Princess Present: A Princess Diaries Book (Volume VI and a Half)
• The Princess Diaries, Volume VII: Party Princess
• Sweet Sixteen Princess: A Princess Diaries Book (Volume VII and a Half)
• Valentine Princess: A Princess Diaries Book
• The Princess Diaries, Volume VIII: Princess on the Brink
• The Princess Diaries, Volume IX: Princess Mia
  
• The Princess Diaries, Volume X: Forever Princess
  
• Holiday Princess: A Princess Diaries Book
• Avalon High
• All-American Girl
• Ready or Not: An All-American Girl Novel
• When Lightning Strikes
• Code Name Cassandra
• Safe House
• Sanctuary
• Missing You
• Shadowland
  
• Ninth Key
  
• Reunion
  
• Darkest Hour
  
• Haunted
  
• Twilight
  
• Airhead
• Being Nikki
• Nicola and the Viscount
• Victoria and the Rogue
• Teen Idol
• How to be Popular
• Pants on Fire
  
• Jinx
• Queen of Babble
• Queen of Babble in the Big City
• Queen of Babble Gets Hitched
• Size 12 is Not Fat
  
• Size 14 is Not Fat Either
• Big Boned
• The Boy Next Door
  
• Boy Meets Girl
• Every Boy’s Got One
• She Went All the Way
• Ransom My Heart by Mia Thermopolis

The Six Rules of Maybe !

I have been waiting for this novel for a while and it is finally here (in my home and available to buy)! I have been re-reading Deb Caletti's novels in preparation for The Six Rules of Maybe and I plan to start it today. I took some pictures for documentation :) Moe (my cat) was being surprisingly co-operative and so he is also in many of the pictures.












You can see my previous Deb Caletti posts here: Waiting on Wednesday and a review of The Secret Life of Prince Charming. And I think I shall start my book, I am so excited!

Waiting on Wednesday (3) The Six Rules of Maybe - Deb Caletti

Idea is hosted by Jill @ http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/

The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti
Publish Date: March 16th, 2010
Type: Hardcover
Standalone or Series: Standalone
Amazon: Click Me :)
Amazon.ca: For Other Canadians ♥

Scarlett Hughes is overly involved in the lives of everyone around her, and exceptionally interested in the habits of her neighbors. But Scarlett is thrust solidly into her own life when her sister, Juliet, returns home from school—pregnant and surprisingly married to a sweet, handsome man whom she seems to have no interest in, but who is hopelessly in love with her. Forced to take a look inward for the first time, Scarlett discovers the necessity of dreams, as well as the necessity of facing reality and speaking the truth.

Summary from Goodreads

Why am I excited for this novel? 1) Deb Caletti kept me sane in a move where we couldn't get internet/TV for a month 2) Obviously I loved and still love her books 3) I have reread many of them; The Nature of Jade 3 times and 4) I am just really excited for something new written by her. I can always find a way to connect to her characters. When I finish one of her novels, I am usually smiling.

So, yeah I am excited. I have been looking for reviews and cannot find any! I have seen a total of ... one. I'm not sure if the publisher just didn't supply them or what but I wish there had been more promotion because Deb definitely deserves it. I found an interview with her the other day and was super happy then, Deb deserves more love ♥♥.

With this book specifically I can already see me falling for Hayden (the main male protagonist) but I think I am setting myself up for heartbreak because he is with her sister and I can't see him falling for Scarlett. :( Hopefully Deb wrote it well enough that it isn't such a bad time for me :P but no matter what I am sure I will love it.

PS. I'm not sure if anyone has noticed but I keep a separate blog to keep track of what I read in 2010. If you look I have read 5 out of 6 Deb Caletti novels. I just have The Fortunes of Indigo Skye to go :)

In My Mailbox (3)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi

This entry is my catchup post for In My Mailbox. I haven't done it in a while and so the books posted here have been gotten over the month of January and into February.

Contest Wins

Crux - Moira Rogers. (1st in series)
I won this in a contest hosted by Ann Aguirre.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead (ARC). (5th in series)
I won this in her lolcats contest.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Amazon.com
It comes out March 30 and it is amazing!!! :)

Gift/Bought

Ecstasy Unveiled - Larissa Ione. (4th in series)
I bought this from Book Depository.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

Darklight - Lesley Livingston. (2nd in series)
I received this from my parents (my last Christmas gift).
They got it from Chapters online.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

Unknown - Rachel Caine. (2nd in series)
I bought this from Book Depository.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Amazon.com

The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong

Kelley Armstrong's first YA book, The Summoning, is online, free, legal and the best part is that once you read through the whole thing (Yes, the whole thing is free!) you can go out and find The Awakening to read and then once you read through the first two you are ready to read The Reckoning when it comes out April 6th, 2010. I own the first two novels and am very excited for the final book in the trilogy. I posted the link in the sidebar (It's a widget, can't miss it). Check it out :)

Saturday Update (2) ... on Wednesday?

Okay, so I made this section for Saturdays but I want to keep my reading schedule straight so I can complete re-reading the Succubus series in preparation of the Succubus Shadows ARC that is coming. I am hoping that I am getting it next week and want to read Succubus Heat just in time. So without further ado, here is the plan.


By Thursday next week I want:

1. To be done Gale Force by Rachel Caine.
2. To begin and finish Darklight by Lesley Livingston.
3. To finish reading Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead [I'm almost at the sad part :'( ].
4. To begin and finish Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead.
5. If possible read either Cape Storm by Rachel Caine or Crux by Moira Rogers (which I just received in the mail) obviously before finishing Succubus Heat.
6. Special Note: Pre-order books this weekend.

Part of list accomplished thus far:

1. Page 306 of 306. Someone from earlier books returned! Shocker! Good thing I have the next one :P
2. Page 310 of 310. For some reason it is hard to get into this :( I did eventually get into and am now really wanting the last book
   
3. Page 296 of 296. Getting anxious. I did it! I almost cried though...
4. Page 320 of 320. So excited for Succubus Shadows!
5. Page 305 of 305 (CS). or Page 253 of 253 (C). CS - excited for the last novel, I will miss Jo. C - I was so smiley in the end.
6. Ordered them.

Waiting on Wednesday (2) Unknown - Rachel Caine

Idea is hosted by Jill @ http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/

Unknown by Rachel Caine
Publish Date: February 2nd, 2010
Type: Mass Market Paperback
Standalone or Series: This is the second book in a series of four novels. It is also a spinoff of Rachel Caine's Weather Warden series.
Amazon: Click Me :)
Amazon.ca: For other Canadians ♥

Living among mortals, the djinn Cassiel has developed a reluctant affection for them-especially for Warden Luis Rocha. As the mystery deepens around the kidnapping of innocent Warden children, Cassiel and Luis are the only ones who can investigate both the human and djinn realms. But the trail will lead them to a traitor who may be more powerful than they can handle...

Amazon.com

This is the second novel in the Outcast Series and I loved the first one. One of my favorite aspects of Undone (the predecessor novel) was the relationship between Luis and Cassie. It is one of the slow burn types with a lot of sexual tension and I enjoyed how it stayed true to the characters. Of course I am also excited to see where all the action is leading to because that is one of Rachel Caine's strengths. In all I am pretty excited for this and will definetley be pre-ordering it soon.

If you haven't read anything by Rachel Caine, I advise you to pick her up. I find I can't read too many of her adult novels in a row. I like to stretch them out. There is so much action, that I don't think my poor heart can take it :P

In My Mailbox (2)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ http://www.thestorysiren.com/

I only received one book this week. This was pre-ordered at Christmas and I finally got it in the mail on Friday.

Gift/Bought

My Soul to Save - Rachel Vincent. (2nd in series)
I recieved this from my parents.
They got it from Chapters online.
Here is a link to: Amazon.ca or Chapters/Indigo

In My Mailbox (1)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ http://www.thestorysiren.com/

Okay so this is my first In My Mailbox, not for lack of getting books but for lack of wanting to do it, I guess. I got a bookshelf yesterday which made me really excited, I love bookshelves. I also figured I could include the books I got for Christmas. The problem with that is that two of them were pre-orders so I haven't gotten them yet. If you are curious as to what they are, they are: My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent and Darklight by Lesley Livingston. I did get some of my Christmas books though, so I will share them.

Gift/Bought

J. R. Ward boxed set: books 1-6
I recieved this from my parents.
They got it from Chapters online.
Here is a link to: amazon.ca and chapters/indigo.ca

This is my new shelf!

It was bought from Walmart during their boxing week sale.

It houses my adult books as well as CDs.

Click it to make it larger.
Sorry for the crooked pic :P