tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16350085018933413502024-03-16T11:09:48.393+10:00Irresistible ReadsNic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-61731007550708004872011-09-28T12:03:00.000+10:002011-09-28T12:03:40.231+10:00Waterfall Wednesday - Week 5 Chapters 2428<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iI5PRls8Khk/ToJ9rS92n0I/AAAAAAAABPQ/aYFQ9HK3GGE/s1600/waterfall_banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iI5PRls8Khk/ToJ9rS92n0I/AAAAAAAABPQ/aYFQ9HK3GGE/s1600/waterfall_banner.png" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After Gabi is injured, the doctor gives her a tonic. Gabi questions the doctor several times what is in it but he refuses to tell. Would have you taken the tonic in Gabi situation?</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">At first I thought no. But after being so sick for the last couple of weeks and things not looking better anytime soon I think I would try just about anything to make it go away. So yes I would.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. </span></b></span><b>Before the games Gabi asks Lia to let Lord Forabosch win in the archery event as people especially Lord Forabosch are becoming suspicious of them.<span> </span>But during the games Lord Forabosch upsets Lia trying to throw her off her game. So Lia decides to win.<span> </span>Do you think she did the right thing by not letting Lord Forabosch bully her or do you think she took an unnecessary risk?</b></span></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">I think Lia did the right thing. I personally couldn't have put up with Lord Forabosch and would have loved to put him in his place.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>3. </b><span><span><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"><b> </b></span></span></span><b>When Gabi is dying and she and Lia decide to return to the tombs so they can get the cure at home but they have to tell Marcello the truth.<span> </span>Even though Marcello thinks that it is madness that they are from the future he believes in Gabi because he loves her.<span> </span>Do you think this is believable?<span> </span>What would you have done if you were Marcello?</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">Hmmm I don't know if I would have believed it especially from someone I have only know a short time. But love is pretty powerful and makes you have faith in people.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>4.</b><span><span><span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> <b> </b></span></span></span><b>In the end Gabi and Lia return home.<span> </span>Do you think Gabi will return to Marcello? Would you go back?</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">Yes I am sure Gabi will go back. I couldn't walk away from Marcello. For true love I would pretty much do anything even if it is a little bit scary.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">5. <span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>Looking back at Waterfall what was your favourite moment?</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"></span></b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">Well since I am a romantic fool it would have to be that kiss!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><strong><span style="color: black;">I can't believe our Waterfall Wednesdays are now over. It has been a whole lot of fun. If you haven't read the rest of the series yet do so immediately. It just gets better and better. </span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span style="color: black;">Link your answers below for your chance to win The River of Time </span><span style="color: black;">series, signed by the author. Winner will be chosen Thursday, 29/9/11. Also don't forget commenting on any Waterfall Wednesday</span><span style="color: black;"> post automatically enters you into the draw to win Tuscan Earrings from </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/73754.Lisa_Tawn_Bergren" target="_blank"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Lisa T. Bergren</span></a><span style="color: black;">! Good Luck! </span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>WON:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9378297-anna-dressed-in-blood">Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake</a> - Heard loads of good things about this creepy paranormal tale. Thanks to <a href="http://www.supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/">Jenny at Supernatural Snark</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>BORROWED:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9548964-fracture">Fracture by Megan Miranda</a> - Debut author of 2012 and YA supernatural tale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>What did you get in your mailbox?</b></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-48468076640908447672011-09-21T17:49:00.000+10:002011-09-21T17:49:58.853+10:00Waterfall Wednesday - Week 4 - Chapters 18-23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4qA0lczQqBE/Tnl12Zw3CJI/AAAAAAAABPE/2wft6MgtMSA/s1600/waterfall+banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4qA0lczQqBE/Tnl12Zw3CJI/AAAAAAAABPE/2wft6MgtMSA/s1600/waterfall+banner.png" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Waterfall Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by <a href="http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/2011/08/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along-event.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Tina's Book Review</a>, <a href="http://www.edgyinspirationalromance.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Edgy Inspirational Romance</a>, <a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Supernatural Snark</a>, <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a> and <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">me</a>. For the period August 31st to September 28th each week we re-read chapters from <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-review-waterfall-by-lisa-tawn.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren</a> and answer five questions. To find out more on this awesome event visit <a href="http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/2011/08/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along-event.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Tina's Books Reviews</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. Gabi and Lia both face several life and death situations in these chapters, having to pick up weapons in defense of those they love and experiencing first hand the brutality of close combat. If you had the choice between picking up a weapon and standing on the front lines or staying behind to tend to the wounded as necessary, which would you choose?</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hmmm....I don't think I would like to sit behind and not know what is happening to the ones I love but I think I am more of a carer than a fighter. So I would stay behind and care for the wounded.<br />
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<b>2. Both girls get to wear extraordinary gowns to their victory celebration; what would your dream medieval gown look like?</b><br />
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Something elegant yet striking in a beautiful shade of purple.<br />
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<b>3. Gabi has crude stitches put in and must endure both their removal as well as the cauterization of the wound. How is your threshold for pain? Do you think you would have simply gritted your teeth as Gabi does?</b><br />
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Yes I think so in the circumstances. I am not too bad with pain. I handle modern day stitches, needles etc well.<br />
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<b>4. Marcello wants to properly court Gabi after they express mutual feelings of affection, wanting to speak with her mother about his intentions. What do you think is the most romantic aspect of medieval courtship?</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The most romantic aspect of the relationship back then would be how special a simple kiss is. It would pretty much mean you are in love and want to spend forever together.<br />
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<b>5. Gabi and Lia find themselves with conflicting desires toward the end with Lia wanting to return home and Gabi hoping to stay. Do you think that Gabi is being unfair to Lia for wanting to stay, or is Lia being unfair to Gabi for demanding they go? A little of both?</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A little of both. I don't think either option is fair to either girl. That is a hard one to comprise on because true love is hard to fine but family is also the most important thing.</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Thanks to <a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/2011/09/waterfall-wednesdays-chapters-18-23.html">Jenny from Supernatural Snark</a> for this week's questions.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Don't forget to<a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/2011/09/waterfall-wednesdays-chapters-18-23.html"> sign up</a> for a chance to win all 3 River of Time Series book.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: inherit;"><b>Here are next week's questions:</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After Gabi is injured, the doctor gives her a tonic. Gabi questions the doctor several times what is in it but he refuses to tell. Would have you taken the tonic in Gabi situation?</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. </span></b></span><b>Before the games Gabi asks Lia to let Lord Forabosch win in the archery event as people especially Lord Forabosch are becoming suspicious of them.<span> </span>But during the games Lord Forabosch upsets Lia trying to throw her off her game. So Lia decides to win.<span> </span>Do you think she did the right thing by not letting Lord Forabosch bully her or do you think she took an unnecessary risk?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>3. </b><span><span><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"><b> </b></span></span></span><b>When Gabi is dying and she and Lia decide to return to the tombs so they can get the cure at home but they have to tell Marcello the truth.<span> </span>Even though Marcello thinks that it is madness that they are from the future he believes in Gabi because he loves her.<span> </span>Do you think this is believable?<span> </span>What would you have done if you were Marcello?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><b>4.</b><span><span><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> <b> </b></span></span></span><b>In the end Gabi and Lia return home.<span> </span>Do you think Gabi will return to Marcello? Would you go back?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">5. <span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>Looking back at Waterfall what was your favourite moment?</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*** I may be a little late with replying to comments due to the fact that I haven't been well. But I will return them in the next few days.</i></span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
</b></span></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-30385019508725901492011-09-20T17:04:00.000+10:002011-09-20T17:04:34.901+10:00My Book Boyfriend #31 - Cash Sterling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UNE8yBHJMk4/TngyoaseCMI/AAAAAAAABO0/GZFNamd2g-Q/s1600/my_book_boyfriend.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UNE8yBHJMk4/TngyoaseCMI/AAAAAAAABO0/GZFNamd2g-Q/s320/my_book_boyfriend.png" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">My Book Boyfriend is by the awesome blogger </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong>Missie at </strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: #438488;">The Unread Reader</span></strong></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask. Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon. If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a></span></strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;">. </span></strong></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This week's pick is:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cash Sterling</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>from <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9923243-shut-out">Shut Out by Kody Keplinger</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"I don't think you're crazy," Cash said. "I think you're...."</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I looked up at him just as he trailed off. It was too dark to tell, but I thought he was blushing.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"I'm what?"</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He cleared his throat and ran a hand over his hair. I wanted to touch it, feel the short, dark strands. "I think you're kind of amazing."</i></div></div></div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>And then Cash was murmuring into my mouth, my name on his lips, and I was melting into him, feeling that the same need I'd felt in the library two days earlier. The desire to crawl under Cash's skin, to meld my body with his.</i></div></div></div><br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-58763992519645256342011-09-19T18:06:00.000+10:002011-09-19T18:06:34.843+10:00Interview with Sherry Gammon & Unlovable GIVEAWAY!<b>Today I am very lucky to have the talented Sherry Gammon stopping by an interview and also giveaway. Last week I read <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10380227-unlovable">Unlovable by Sherry Gammon</a> and it was fantastic. A book I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish. You can read my review <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/09/book-review-unlovable-by-sherry-gammon.html">here</a>. Unlovable is the first book in the Port Fare trilogy.</b><br />
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<div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yLC_n91oUfA/Tnb2QN2YCVI/AAAAAAAABOs/AAcHBXXECrw/s1600/10380227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yLC_n91oUfA/Tnb2QN2YCVI/AAAAAAAABOs/AAcHBXXECrw/s320/10380227.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. What were you inspirations? </span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Maggie was based on two girls I grew up with. I like to write about things that bother/haunt me as a way to deal with life’s injustices! It helped my find closure on my friend’s unfair lives.</span></span></div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><br />
</div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. What is one thing that you admire most about Maggie and also Seth? </span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Maggie: her strength. She Never gave up. </span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As for Seth, his patience and endurance.</span></span></div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><br />
</div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. What is your typical writing day/night like?</span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I write at night when the kiddies are in bed. It is nice and quiet. Also, I used to take care of an elderly woman, and I would write when she went to sleep.</span></span></div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><br />
</div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4. Can you tell us a little bit about the next book in the series Unbelievable? </span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nRqdWUADFTg/Tnb2o3euL9I/AAAAAAAABOw/CK3RZSMCmIk/s1600/12395883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nRqdWUADFTg/Tnb2o3euL9I/AAAAAAAABOw/CK3RZSMCmIk/s320/12395883.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Will Maggie and Seth be dropping by? Book 2 is about Cole and his journey to love. There are two woman in his story. One good, one not so good. He has to deal with both. And yes, Maggie and Seth will definitely be dropping by!</span></span></div></div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><br />
</div></div><div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5. Unlovable has a beautiful love story. Who are some of your favourite literary romantic couples?</span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Cavalleri and Oliver Barrett the IV, (Love Story by Erich Segal, Bella and Edward, by… well, I think we all know who wrote their story;] and Layla and Majnum written by Persian Poet Nizami Ganjavi.</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you Sherry for stopping by!</span></b></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">One lucky reader will win a ebook of Unlovable by Sherry Gammon. <b>Opened INTERNATIONALLY!</b></span></span></div><div class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>For Review:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9729681-devoted">Devoted by Hillary Duff</a> - </b>This is the sequel to Elixir. Haven't read the first one is the series yet so I am curious if anyone has, do they recommend it? <i>Thanks to Simon & Schuster.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>Bought:</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9923243-shut-out"><b>Shut Out by Kody Keplinger</b> </a>- YA contemp that reminds me of a good romantic comedy. If you like The DUFF (Keplinger's debut book) you will probably like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10551037-isle-of-night">Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff</a> - </b>YA vampire novel. This sounds so amazing. Can't wait to get started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>Gifted:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9415957-i-ll-be-there">I'll Be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan</a> - </b>YA contemp that looks like such a heartbreaking story. Also one of my favourite covers of 2011.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>What did you get in your mailbox?</b></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-38583849864714926082011-09-15T17:20:00.000+10:002011-09-15T17:20:57.379+10:00Book Review: Unlovable by Sherry Gammon<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9aqI7mGkkw/TmsnYp3OWBI/AAAAAAAABNw/AVkWId-8cX0/s1600/10380227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9aqI7mGkkw/TmsnYp3OWBI/AAAAAAAABNw/AVkWId-8cX0/s320/10380227.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10380227-unlovable">Unlovable (Port Fare #1) by Sherry Gammon</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Published by: </b>Wordpainting Unlimited </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Publication date: </b>19th January, 2011</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Source: </b>Thanks to author</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Maggie is truly the poster child for Heroin Chic, complete with jutting bones and dark-ringed eyes, but is she an addict, or is there another reason for her appearance? She struggles with her feelings for Seth, fearing he is just another person who will eventually let her down, as everyone in her life has done thus far.<br />
Maggie has spent her life caring for her alcoholic mother. A task that has left her heavily burdened and alone. Before long, her mother's health takes a turn for the worst, sending Maggie's life into a tale-spin.<br />
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While Seth works relentlessly to inject fear into the dealers and flush them out into the open, Maggie fights to stay alive as the hunt turns deadly.<br />
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Seth and Maggie's romantic journey is one of humor, heartbreak, and self-discovery.</i></span></div></div></div><br />
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Wow! Unlovable was fantastic. It is such a sweet and tender tale that will appeal to any romantics at heart. <br />
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Unlovable is definitely an effortless and addictive read. I had other review books that I was meant to read before this but I thought I would have a little look just to see what it was like and ended up getting caught up in the plot (or should I say the romance) and finished it one sitting. Gammon is a debut author but you would never tell from her wonderful writing. Her prose is filled with plenty of emotion and really is a story from the heart. While I found it easy to read the plot felt a little too perfect at times though. Did it stop me personally from enjoying it? No but it may bother some readers so be warned.<br />
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Both Maggie and Seth are well rounded characters. Maggie has a rough life but shows a lot of strength for a a character that has had such a tough time. She is a sweetheart that always seems to put others first. Then you have Seth. A lovable guy with a big heart that would do anything to keep Maggie happy and safe. It would be impossible for anybody not to like these two. <br />
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There is also some interesting secondary characters like Cole and Booker. You just get the sense you are beginning to know them so it will be great to get their stories in <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12395883-unbelievable">Unbelievable </a>and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12395893-unbearable">Unbearable</a>.<br />
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Now on to the romance. For me it is the strongest part of the plot and my favourite aspect of the story. It definitely will make the the heart of any romantic melt. Seth and Maggie have plenty of dreamy romance moments that will make you go <i>awwwwww</i>. But there relationship is not perfect as they have a few obstacles to over come but they never waiver about the way they feel for each other. <br />
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Overall, Unlovable is a passionate and engaging read that is perfect for fans of romance. Can't wait more of the Port Fare world in <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12395883-unbelievable">Unbelievable</a>. <br />
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<b>Overall Rating: 4/5</b><br />
Writing: 4/5<br />
Plot: 3.5/5<br />
Characters: 4/5<br />
Romance: 4.5/5<br />
Cover: 4/5<br />
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<b>For more info: </b> Visit Sherry Gammon <a href="http://www.wordpaintingsunlimited.blogspot.com/">website</a>.<br />
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<b>For more reviews:</b> <a href="http://bookpassionforlife.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-for-unlovable-port-fare-series-1.html">Book Passion for Life</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="background-color: magenta;">*** Stayed tuned for an upcoming interview with Sherry Gammon and Giveaway of Unlovable*** </b></i></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-72575812033747314722011-09-14T19:11:00.001+10:002011-09-14T19:12:26.273+10:00Waterfall Wednesday - Week 3 - Chapters 12 to 17<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c3329; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"></span><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Waterfall Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by <a href="http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/2011/08/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along-event.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Tina's Book Review</a>, <a href="http://www.edgyinspirationalromance.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Edgy Inspirational Romance</a>, <a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Supernatural Snark</a>, <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a> and <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">me</a>. For the period August 31st to September 28th each week we re-read chapters from <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-review-waterfall-by-lisa-tawn.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren</a> and answer five questions. To find out more on this awesome event visit <a href="http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/2011/08/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along-event.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Tina's Books Reviews</a>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><b>1. In Siena, on her way to the ball at Palazzo Pubblico, Gabi likened her experience to being on the red carpet at the Academy Awards, the goal being "to see and be seen." If you were a peasant, watching from the crowd, what would you be thinking as this procession passed by?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">I would think it was amazing! I would be loving all the gorgeous gowns and probably daydreaming one day I will get to attend such an event with a handsome knight on my side!</span></span><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><b>3. The kiss. <i>Oh, the kiss.</i> When Marcello finally kisses Gabi, he believes the experience to be proof that they are meant to be together. What did you think about his assumption? Were you surprised at Gabi's reaction to it? Have you ever experienced a kiss that seemed to be prophetic in a similar (or opposite!) way?</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">I thought the fact that Marcello could tell he true feelings from the heart for Gabi after that kiss was sweet. It made my swoon. I think today we are a bit skeptical about instant love but I do believe it does exist. When I saw my husband for the first time I knew he was meant for. I wouldn't say I knew I was in love but rather that there was a special connection that I hadn't ever experienced before.</span></span><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">4. Many go through their teen years with a subdued sense of immortality. Do you think Gabi has a sense of this teen feeling? And did you think Gabi's converse observation, "Sometimes death came hunting and there was no way to cut it off at the pass." was informed more by the experience of losing her father, her self-admitted closet </span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">hypochondria, or the forced maturation of being transported to a different time? How does this observation show Gabi's growth as a character?</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">I think Gabi did until her father past away. When you lose somebody your love you realise how precious every moment is. For me this showed Gabi was a believable character and showed a lot of depth to her character.</span></span><br />
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</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;"><b>5. In the span of a few moments, Gabi goes from sword-wielding teen beauty to man-killing warrior. Did you think her realization of the finality of death -- and her justification for its necessity -- was realistic? And, in her slippers, could you have done the same?</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Yes. Gabi is acting with her instinct by protecting the people she cares for. I would do the same in her shoes.</span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Thank you to <a href="http://www.edgyinspirationalromance.com/">Edgy Inspirational Romance</a> for this week's questions.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>To sign up for this week and go into the draw win the trilogy set of this series also visit <a href="http://www.edgyinspirationalromance.com/">Edgy Inspirational Romance</a>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>For next weeks questions visit <a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/">Supernatural Snark</a>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Also one of my favourite bloggers <a href="http://smallreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/river-of-time-series-giveaway.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">Small Book Reviews</a> is also having an amazing River of Time Series giveaway. Visit her blog to <a href="http://smallreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/river-of-time-series-giveaway.html" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;">enter</a>! Do it now! You must read this series!</b></span></div></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-56844569299545408842011-09-13T20:54:00.000+10:002011-09-13T20:54:48.954+10:00My Book Boyfriend #30 - Lord Greco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LiQrQTWeoWY/Tmv_9tzb69I/AAAAAAAABN0/3ocztxC96xA/s1600/my_book_boyfriend.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LiQrQTWeoWY/Tmv_9tzb69I/AAAAAAAABN0/3ocztxC96xA/s320/my_book_boyfriend.png" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">My Book Boyfriend is by the awesome blogger </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong>Missie at </strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: #438488;">The Unread Reader</span></strong></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask. Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon. If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a></span></strong></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;">. </span></strong></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week's pick is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>Lord Rodolfo Greco</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Waterfall-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764338/">The River of Time Series</a> by Lisa Tawn Bergren<br />
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</div><div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I fought the urge to stare back at him. Because he appeared more the Roman god than ever, all six feet of him, his olive skin glistening with oils beneath his white toga, tied at his waist.</i></div></div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>(Warning: The following quotes make contain some spoilers for Torrent. So just look at the pretty picture if you don't want any spoilers)</b></div><div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i>He stilled, staring down at me so intently that he breathed in short huffs, as if he was holding his breath for a second at a time. He shook his head again. "Do not tempt me, Gabriella," he whispered. "I am doing all I can." He leaned closer and truly--it was someone else was controlling my body--I lifted my face closer to his.</i></span></b></div></div></div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He bent and took hold of my waist in his hands and lifted me up to it, then settled my slippered feet into the stirrups. All the while he cast me small, lingering glances with his gorgeous, smoky-hot eyes, making me shift in the saddle, feeling uncomfortably warm.</i></div></div></div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I leaned into him, resting my face against his chest, feeling the ba-dump of his heartbeat, thinking. And he wrapped his arms around me and remained still, waiting giving me time to think, stroking my back, my arms, holding his breath as if he wanted to say more and then thought better of it. </i></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>What do you think of Lord Rodolfo Greco?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Have you read the River of Time series? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who is your favourite? Marcello? Luca? Rodolfo?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Don't forgot to join in on <a href="http://www.tinasbookreviews.com/2011/08/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along-event.html">Waterfall Wednesday</a> all this month!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*** Missie, Jenny & Tina - Lord Greco is all MINE!</i></span></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-68362086691852144822011-09-12T19:22:00.000+10:002011-09-12T19:22:00.409+10:00Book Review: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DHSXXPKqwY/TmqqhEyVHGI/AAAAAAAABNs/o4ICPCr3vMg/s1600/bloodlines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DHSXXPKqwY/TmqqhEyVHGI/AAAAAAAABNs/o4ICPCr3vMg/s320/bloodlines.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709527-bloodlines">Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1) by Richelle Mead</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Published by: </b>Penguin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Publication date: </b>23rd August, 2011</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Source: </b>Thanks to publisher</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning.<br />
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Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive - this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood.</i></span></div></div></div><br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My Review: </span></i></b><br />
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<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Favourite Quote: </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><i>"Takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection." He paused to reconsider that. "Well, except for my parents. They got it on the first try." <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Adrian)</span></i></span></div></div></div><br />
Before starting Bloodlines I was in a reading slump. No matter which book I tried nothing was really holding my attention. But Bloodlines fixed that. I loved this book! It was a incredible story that I couldn't get enough of.<br />
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Mead is one of my favourite authors. Her writing is unbelievable. Always intensely readable and fiercely entertaining. Together with a plot that is full of tension and twists. This series is a great mix of both the alchemist and vampires worlds. And those two worlds could not be more different.<br />
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What I love about Mead's characters are that they are complicated. No cardboard cut-outs of characters here. I have to admit I wasn't sure if I was going to like Sydney as a main character. She is so different from the kick-butt Rose (from Vampire Academy) who is one of my all time favourites. But the more I read Bloodlines the more I liked Sydney. She showed loyalty, courage, kindness and surprisingly strength. I can definitely see her joining the ranks of my favourite characters.<br />
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Then you have <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-book-boyfriend-24.html">Adrian</a>. I have always loved him in the Vampire Academy series and I am happy to see him play such a big role in this book. He is charming, quick witted guy who is suffering from a broken heart. At times I may have been a little tiny bit frustrated that he was playing the victim. I know he is hurting (and I would love to make him all better *wink wink*) but it gets a little tired after a while. So I was very happy that as Bloodlines went on he started to show really growth and change as character and even had a hero moment or two.<br />
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Jill is such a sweet character. One you want to hug. I really connected with her and am looking forward to getting more of her story as this series goes on. Then you have more some incredible secondary characters like Eddie from Vampire Academy and a bunch of newbies including Trey, Ms Terwillger and Micah. As well as Abe who pops in every now and then and even a visit from Rose.<br />
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We all know how much I love a good romance in a story. Well Bloodlines there is no romance yet but rather some delicious chemistry simmering.<br />
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And OH the ending! Mead delivers her speciality - a knock-out ending that will leave you craving more. I wouldn't call it a cliffhanger as such but rather something that is going to leave you saying UH-OH this is going to be interesting.<br />
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Overall, Mead has delivered another novel that is nothing less than SUPERB. Bloodlines is a must read! Seriously run out and get a copy now!<br />
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<b>Overall Rating: 5/5</b><br />
Writing: 5/5<br />
Plot: 5/5<br />
Characters: 5/5<br />
Romance: 5/5<br />
Cover: 4/5<br />
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<b>For more info:</b> Visit Richelle Mead's <a href="http://www.richellemead.com/">website </a>or <a href="http://penguinbtl.blogspot.com/">Between The Lines</a>.<br />
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<b>For more reviews:</b> <a href="http://collections-books.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-bloodlines-by-richelle-mead.html">Collections</a>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-32985507923761591502011-09-11T14:48:00.000+10:002011-09-11T14:48:14.253+10:00In My Mailbox #39 & Winner of Raw Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8LrSfMMX4A/TmwfMg_-96I/AAAAAAAABOA/6CGkZzlB7eY/s1600/inmymailbox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F8LrSfMMX4A/TmwfMg_-96I/AAAAAAAABOA/6CGkZzlB7eY/s320/inmymailbox.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at <a href="http://www.thestorysiren.com/2010/10/in-my-mailbox-102.html#comments" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;">The Story Siren</span></a> and inspired by Alea at <a href="http://aleapopculture.blogspot.com/" style="color: #19a7a0; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;">Pop Culture Junkie</span></a>.</span></span></div><br />
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<b><i>FOR REVIEW:</i></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10280563-there-is-no-dog">There Is No Dog by Meg Rosoff </a></b>- Described as a <i>"hilarious comic teen fantasy" </i>from an award winning author Meg Rosoff. <i>Thanks to Penguin Australia.</i><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11948797-brightest-kind-of-darkness">Brightest Kind of Darkness by P.T. Michelle</a> </b>- A YA novel about a girl who has a special gift - she dreams each night the next day events. Sounds really good and the cover is gorgeous. <i>Thanks to P.T. Michelle.</i><b> </b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>BORROWED:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5082599-practice-makes-perfect">Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James</a> - </b>Adult contemporary romance. I am loving Julie James' books at the moment. <i>Thanks to Nomes.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>BOUGHT:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9935444-torrent">Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren</a> - </b>One of my favourite reads of this year so I had to have a print copy. If you haven't read this series do so immediately!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/261122.The_Dead_Girls_Dance">The Dead Girls' Dance </a>and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/544257.Midnight_Alley">Midnight Alley both by Rachel Caine</a> - </b>I already own both these books but I am trying to get a matching set of the Australian edition. And now it is complete!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><i>WINNER OF RAW BLUE BY KIRSTY EAGAR!!!!</i></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner of a signed copy of Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated during Kirsty Eagar week and a special thank you to Linds my co-host! It was an amazing success. Don't forget there are copies on tour if you are interested in reading Raw Blue. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fdfefe; line-height: 19px;"><b> If you live in the U.K. </b>please check out <a href="http://mykeepershelf.blogspot.com/2011/09/review-raw-blue-by-kirsty-eagar.html" style="text-decoration: none;">My Keeper Shelf</a>. <b>If you live in the U.S</b> .the <a href="http://www.bookharbinger.com/2011/09/last-call-for-raw-bluesix-impossible-things-tour/" style="text-decoration: none;">Book Harbinger</a> has some spots left on her tour<i>.</i></span></span></div><b><br />
</b>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-43151547099506651852011-09-09T20:42:00.000+10:002011-09-09T20:42:10.009+10:00Mini Reviews #5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TWOk4ojucIA/TjzNtGi8kOI/AAAAAAAABHk/1NabB8j4YNo/s1600/mini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TWOk4ojucIA/TjzNtGi8kOI/AAAAAAAABHk/1NabB8j4YNo/s400/mini.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eHtFfsCsuUs/Tmnse0PBcCI/AAAAAAAABNo/tfaOeihu7L0/s1600/11372363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eHtFfsCsuUs/Tmnse0PBcCI/AAAAAAAABNo/tfaOeihu7L0/s200/11372363.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9415951-forgotten">Forgotten by Cat Patrick </a></b>- Really enjoyed this. I absolutely loved the romance in this book. It was so sweet and tender and just made me melt and is pretty much the reason I am giving this book such a high rating. Really, I don't remember much else about the story as I was swooned off my feet. Forgotten is a relaxing and easy read where the romantic relationship steals the show. <b> Rating: 4/5 stars </b></span>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-58494983403700007992011-09-08T16:27:00.000+10:002011-09-08T16:27:57.850+10:00Book Review: Deception by Lee Nichols<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-16LzzHGuhu4/TmNDpA_2G4I/AAAAAAAABM8/Uz2bk39iPws/s1600/51BKllc7yOL._SL500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-16LzzHGuhu4/TmNDpA_2G4I/AAAAAAAABM8/Uz2bk39iPws/s320/51BKllc7yOL._SL500_.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10093823-deception">Deception (Haunting Emma Book 1) by Lee Nichols</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Published by: </b>Bloomsbury Publishing</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Publication date: </b>1st September, 2011</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Source: </b>Thanks to publisher</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i></i></span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.4; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>When Emma Vaile's parents leave on mysterious business trip, it gives her the perfect excuse to be a rebellious teen. Throw some parties, get a tattoo (or maybe just a piercing), and enjoy the first few weeks of her junior year. Then her best friend stops talking to her, the cops crash her party, and Emma finds herself in the hands of a new guardian—her college-age "knight in J.Crew armor," Bennett Stern—and on a plane to his museum-like mansion in New England.</i></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.4; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>After enrolling at Thatcher Academy, Emma settles in by making friends with the popular legacy crowd. But she can't shake the strange visions that are haunting her. She has memories of Thatcher she can't explain, as if she's returning home to a place she's never been. Emma doesn't trust anyone anymore—except maybe Bennett. But he's about to reveal a ghostly secret to Emma. One that will explain the visions . . . and make Emma fear for her life.</i></span></div></div></div><br />
<b><i>My Review:</i></b><br />
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Wow! What an impressive start to an awesome new series! I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Deception.<br />
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Deception was so easy to get into with it's engaging writing and perfect pacing. It is a slightly eerie tale that never has a dull moment. At the beginning I thought the plot was going to be a little predictable (but in the enjoyable sense) but there was quite a few completely unexpected twists. I like the fact that Nichols' manage to surprise me. It definitely makes me craving to find out what shocking surprises Nichols' has installed for us in book two <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8789405-betrayal">Betrayal</a>.<br />
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Emma was a fun and likeable character. Despite her struggles she never really moped around but rather got on with things as best with things as she could. I certainly don't think I would have been as strong as her with her family missing, moving into a strange town and suddenly being able to see ghosts. Then you have the mysterious Bennett. He was a hard to character to read at first but by the end of the book his secrets are starting to unravel. I found the more he opened up the more I liked him.<br />
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However, the romance fell a little short for me. Emma love life is a little complicated and I don't quite feel the chemistry with a certain guy. I certainly see the potential of a amazing romantic relationship but I don't believe it yet. Hopefully book #2 will change my mind.<br />
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Overall, Deception was a fun yet haunting tale with intriguing characters and a fantastic premise that kept me constantly entertained. I can't wait for more.<br />
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<b>Overall Rating: 4/5</b><br />
Writing: 4/5<br />
Plot: 4/5<br />
Characters: 4/5<br />
Romance: 2.5/5<br />
Cover: 4/5<br />
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<b>For more info:</b> Visit Lee Nichols' <a href="http://www.leenicholsbooks.com/">website</a>.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-37860938162793603962011-09-07T17:58:00.000+10:002011-09-07T17:58:46.497+10:00Waterfall Wednesday - Week 2 - Chapters 7 to 11<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
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</div><div><b><i>1. Gabi's search for her sister is made increasingly difficult by the fight for territory between Forelli and Castello Paratore. At this point, do you think the rivalry is warranted? Why or why not?</i></b></div><div><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div>I don't think the rivalry is really warranted. I think Castello Paratore is just being greedy whereas Forelli is just protecting their own. However, it is something that will never change (although I wish it would). People will always fight over wanting more than they need. Even today we have wars over territory.</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i>2. Gabi aids Fortino by having his sickroom cleaned out and using steam to loosen the phlegm inside his lungs so he could breathe better. Have you ever found yourself in a situation that required you to rely on home remedies to aid yourself or another? What are some of your favourite remedies?</i></b></div><div><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div>Yes, I have definitely used home remedies. I have eczema and when I first got it as a teenage it was really bad. My legs were covered and not a clear spot. So my sister and I made this homemade paste of oatmeal, milk and water and it soothed my skin. Even today I usual a natural cream from the chemist which is made for an oatmeal based mix.</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i>3. Marcello and his men don't hide their surprise when they learn that Gabi is skilled with a sword. What did you think of this development? Has you initial impression of Gabi changed? Do you have any secret skills?</i></b></div><div><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div>I loved the fact that Gabi was able to physically take care of herself! It made her more confident and gave me another reason to admire her strength and courage as a character. I wish I had a secret skill but unfortunately I can't think of one.</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i>4. "Our lips were so close, I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin." Gabi and Marcello's feelings for one another are beginning to stir. What do you think of Marcello as a romantic interest thus far? What do you think of his intended?</i></b></div><div><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div>I was definitely swooning over Marcello. I love that he is a genuine good guy and the fact that he is a knight just makes him even sexier. I didn't like Lady Rossi at all. I don't think she has a good heart. </div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i>5. Marcello and Luca take turns teaching Gabi the dances of Toscana. Would you have liked to attend a ball like the one Gabi was practicing for? Do you like to dance? Do you know any cool dance moves? Extra (not really) points if you YouTube yourself dancing and share the video. Come on, it will be fun!</i></b></div><div><br />
</div><div>Ohhhhh I would loved to attend the ball especially if I got to dance with Marcello. There was something so romantic about a ball and getting to dress up in a gorgeous gown (although I am sure it was uncomfortable). I am not a huge dancer myself. I get a bit shy but I think dancing with a partner back then would be easier as you have set moves and you are not all alone out there. There is no way Missie that you could get me to YouTube myself dancing. However my dance moves go a little like this: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Smiley"><img alt="Smiley" border="0" src="http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance011.gif" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thank you to Missie from <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/09/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along.html">The Unread Reader</a> for this week's questions.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>To sign up for this week and go into the draw win the trilogy set of this series also visit <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/09/waterfall-wednesdays-read-along.html">The Unread Reader.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Also one of my favourite bloggers <a href="http://smallreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/river-of-time-series-giveaway.html">Small Book Reviews</a> is also having an amazing River of Time Series giveaway. Visit her blog to <a href="http://smallreview.blogspot.com/2011/09/river-of-time-series-giveaway.html">enter</a>! Do it now! You must read this series!</b></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-73122086359828558342011-09-06T17:14:00.000+10:002011-09-06T17:14:52.727+10:00My Book Boyfriend #29 - Jack Pallas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWZknVKTV9U/TmRTbiTjTKI/AAAAAAAABNI/o1R6ZwkTEs0/s1600/my_book_boyfriend.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jWZknVKTV9U/TmRTbiTjTKI/AAAAAAAABNI/o1R6ZwkTEs0/s320/my_book_boyfriend.png" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">My Book Boyfriend is by the awesome blogger </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong>Missie at </strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: #438488;">The Unread Reader</span></strong></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask. Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon. If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a></span></span></strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></span></strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This week's pick is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jack Pallas</span> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>from <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6642402-something-about-you">Something About You by Julie James</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He made quite an impression on her the first time he and his partner walked into her office. Cameron suspected nearly everyone who meet Jack Pallas had the same reaction: with predatory brown eyes, nearly black hair, and dark facial scruff, he looked like the kind of guy that women-and-men-should avoid in dark alleys. </i></div></div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Described as "<i>tall, dark and scowling</i>". Jack Pallas, a FBI agent, ticks all the boxes for me. He is strong, witty, stubborn, gorgeous, protective, loyal, sexy, loves to read and rides a motorbike. YUM!</div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqlzaM7m-aw/TmRVxUfq5RI/AAAAAAAABNU/3ZAlxwWaygw/s1600/DavidGandy14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rqlzaM7m-aw/TmRVxUfq5RI/AAAAAAAABNU/3ZAlxwWaygw/s320/DavidGandy14.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"We should go," Jack finally said. He needed to get out of that office before he did something they both regretted.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>She nodded, turned back, and unlocked the deadbolt. She grabbed the doorknob....then stopped.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Jack waited for her to open the door. When she didn't he reached around her, placing his hand over hers. "Cameron, we have to get out of here," he said in a guttural voice.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"I know."</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Still, neither of them moved. Jack took his hand off hers and moved it to the deadbolt.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He knew he shouldn't.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>But he locked the door anyway.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He heard Cameron inhale unsteadily. Before he could give it a second thought, he brushed her long hair off her shoulder and bent his head to kiss her collarbone.</i></div></div></div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g4cjJyYgfac/TmRVsbhtPrI/AAAAAAAABNQ/_oblHHRD3mk/s1600/davidgandy-model-photos-05112009-19.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g4cjJyYgfac/TmRVsbhtPrI/AAAAAAAABNQ/_oblHHRD3mk/s320/davidgandy-model-photos-05112009-19.png" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>When she'd finished, Jack said nothing. A moment passed and....</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He still said nothing.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Then he fixed his gaze on her and stalked across the room.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Cameron braced herself. With that kind of look in his eyes, he was either going to kill her or--</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>He kissed her. Hot, demanding sweeps of his tongue against hers. When he dragged his mouth away they were both out of breath.</i></div></div></div><br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i>She caught the glint in his eyes and reached for him just as his mouth came down on hers.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>She expected Jack's kiss to be hard, angry, even but instead it was just....wicked.</i></div></div></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NGyNM6KBiM/TmRoJPr5DdI/AAAAAAAABNY/TY0H5ghWcI0/s1600/davidgandy-model-photos-05112009-64-430x323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_NGyNM6KBiM/TmRoJPr5DdI/AAAAAAAABNY/TY0H5ghWcI0/s400/davidgandy-model-photos-05112009-64-430x323.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(David Gandy is my model for Jack)</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-52816862682911891772011-09-05T20:40:00.000+10:002011-09-05T20:40:15.515+10:00Book Review: Something About You by Julie James<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOmUpLR4eMk/Tlc3NqW6BmI/AAAAAAAABLc/GyotOBGLr7E/s1600/51foQ90hsTL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iOmUpLR4eMk/Tlc3NqW6BmI/AAAAAAAABLc/GyotOBGLr7E/s320/51foQ90hsTL.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6642402-something-about-you">Something About You by Julie James</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Published by: </b>Berkley Publishing Group</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Publication date: </b>March, 2010</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Source: </b>Gifted</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><i>Of all the hotel rooms rented by all the adulterous politicians in Chicago, female Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron Lynde had to choose the one next to 1308, where some hot-and-heavy lovemaking ends with a death. And of all the FBI agents in Illinois, it had to be Special Agent Jack Pallas who gets assigned to this high-profile homicide. The same Jack Pallas who still blames Cameron for a botched crackdown three years ago- and for nearly ruining his career.<br />
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Work with Cameron Lynde? Are they kidding? Maybe, Jack thinks, this is some kind of welcome-back prank after his stint away from Chicago. But it's no joke; the pair is going to have to put their rocky past behind them and focus on the case at hand. That is, if they can cut back on the razor-sharp jibes- and smother the flame of their sizzling-hot sexual tension</i></span></div></div></div><br />
<b><i>My review:</i></b><br />
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<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Favourite Quote: </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><i>"Where is Wilkins, anyway?" Cameron asked. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><i>"In the living room, being accosted by eighteen women who think he's a stripper. I thought it was best to duck in here."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; line-height: 18px;">"So much for never leaving a man behind."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; line-height: 18px;">"If he starts screaming, I'll lay down a cover fire and go pull him out."</span></span></i></div></div></div><br />
The first word that comes to mind after reading Something About You is <b><i>DELICIOUS</i></b>! <br />
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I haven't read a good old romantic suspense in a long time but found myself craving some especially with a little steam! And Something About You delivered it perfectly with just the right blend of mystery, humor and smexy times.<br />
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The highlight for me of this tale is the characters. They are witty and have some spark about them. Cameron is an enjoyable female protagonist. She is confidence and yet at the same time a little vulnerable when it comes to her heart. Then we have Jack Pallas described as <i>"tall, dark and scowling"</i>. Talk about making me melt. It really should say though tall, dark, HOT and scowling. I loved his protective nature. He wasn't that controlling-protective but rather that strong-sexy-protective. (<i>I already have my book boyfriend post planned out for him. LOL!</i>)<br />
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And when you add these two together you get some off the charts sizzling chemistry! All that tension lead to some unbelievably hot steamy scenes.<br />
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But I really liked that it wasn't all about their romance. Something About You still has a good plot as well that keeps you interested.<br />
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Overall, Something About You was a fantastic read. I definitely recommend this if you are in the mood for a good contemporary adult romance. This is one of the best I have read!<br />
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<b>Overall Rating: 4.5/5</b><br />
Writing: 4/5<br />
Plot: 4/5<br />
Characters: 5/5<br />
Romance: 5/5<br />
Cover: 4/5<br />
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<b>For more info: </b>Visit Julie James' <a href="http://juliejames.com/">website</a><br />
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<b>For more reviews</b>: <a href="http://chachic.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/julie-james/">Chachic's Book Nook</a><br />
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<i>*** Thanks to Nomes at<a href="http://inkcrush.blogspot.com/"> Inkcrush</a> for the rec!</i>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-38857293858291082872011-09-04T12:10:00.000+10:002011-09-04T12:10:27.352+10:00In My Mailbox #38<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>This is 2 weeks worth of books since I forgot to do it last week!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>FOR REVIEW:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zfUcJun9paU/TmLWrpRKiLI/AAAAAAAABMs/H-k-7kchxII/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zfUcJun9paU/TmLWrpRKiLI/AAAAAAAABMs/H-k-7kchxII/s320/008.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709527-bloodlines">Bloodlines by Richelle Mead</a> - I am sure we have all heard of this spin off series to Vampire Academy. <i>Thanks to Penguin Australia.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10567183-emblaze">Emblaze (The Violet Eden Chapters #3) by Jessica Shirvington</a> - This series is written by an Australian author and has an interesting take on angels. <i>Thanks to Hachette Australia.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7863274-graffiti-moon">Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley</a> - This is one of my favourite books. I read and <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2010/10/graffiti-moon-by-cath-crowley.html"><b>reviewed</b></a> it last year here on the blog. <i>Thanks to PanMacmillan Australia.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9490038-beautiful-days">Beautiful Days by Anna Godbersen</a> - This is book two in the Bright Young Things Series. I still have to read book one but it sounds like a good drama-filled novel. <i>Thanks to Penguin Australia.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12086953-june-of-rock">June of Rock by Elisa Ludwig</a> - YA contemp about a girl rock camp that sounds fun. Ludwig is the author of Pretty Crooked with is being released by Harper Collins next year. <i>Thanks to Elisa Ludwig.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0biNv6pfS8/TmLZ0VCMsXI/AAAAAAAABMw/HHCeM5e7CyM/s1600/12086953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L0biNv6pfS8/TmLZ0VCMsXI/AAAAAAAABMw/HHCeM5e7CyM/s200/12086953.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>BOUGHT:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qrTfLLP0A4g/TmLaccg-5bI/AAAAAAAABM0/A8EltR4qr2k/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="229" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qrTfLLP0A4g/TmLaccg-5bI/AAAAAAAABM0/A8EltR4qr2k/s320/004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7879278-waterfall">Waterfall</a> and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9368401-cascade">Cascade both by Lisa T. Bergren</a> - I already own this series on my kindle but because I loved it so much I had to have print copies. If you haven't read this series I suggest you do. Check out my review for <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-review-waterfall-by-lisa-tawn.html"><b>Waterfall </b></a>and <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-review-cascade-by-lisa-tawn.html"><b>Cascade</b></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>BORROWED:</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fiONnlWlYGQ/TmLcA1OZgkI/AAAAAAAABM4/S4odaplCgh8/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fiONnlWlYGQ/TmLcA1OZgkI/AAAAAAAABM4/S4odaplCgh8/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6642402-something-about-you">Something About You by Julie James</a>, <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8419428-a-lot-like-love">A Lot Like Love by Julie James</a> and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9277340-my-one-and-only">My One and Only by Kristian Higgins</a> - All three are adult contemporary romances. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>What did you get in your mailbox?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-64802976220525506112011-09-03T16:23:00.000+10:002011-09-03T16:23:58.553+10:00Winners!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ie3S9e0omzM/TmDHHIsW6CI/AAAAAAAABMY/f7XLne11P0I/s1600/winners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ie3S9e0omzM/TmDHHIsW6CI/AAAAAAAABMY/f7XLne11P0I/s320/winners.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to announce some winners!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner of July/August Aussie YA Reading Challenge is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Isamlq</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner of a cameo in Shirley Marr's next book is:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVd2cC9i4xg/Tk-g1DoG9mI/AAAAAAAABKY/rLm8aLl98EE/s1600/6989576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MVd2cC9i4xg/Tk-g1DoG9mI/AAAAAAAABKY/rLm8aLl98EE/s320/6989576.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6989576-raw-blue">Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Published by: </b>Penguin Books Australia</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Publication date: </b>June, 2009</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;"><i>Carly has dropped out of uni to spend her days surfing and her nights working as a cook in a Manly café. Surfing is the one thing she loves doing ... and the only thing that helps her stop thinking about what happened two years ago. Then she meets Ryan and Carly has to decide ... Will she let the past bury her? Or can she let go of her anger and shame, and find the courage to be happy?</i></span></b></div></div></div><br />
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Guest Review by Arlene:</span></i></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><em>You just have to see those times for what they are: a chance to look down at your life. And when you do, you see it’s a skin made up of shiny little moments.</em><br />
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~whimpers~<br />
<em>Noooooooooo!!!!! Just one more chapter please!</em><br />
I mean, I can imagine how that conversation went, or I can hope it went a certain way, but I can’t think it better than Kirsty Eagar can pen it. Absolutely beautiful!<br />
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I’ve said this so many times before… Aussie writers have this gift. It’s a magical ability to catapult you into a fictional moment that feels so damn real and full of raw emotion that you can’t help but fully connect and when it’s over you feel like you fell on your ass because there’s no more pages left for you to grab onto. It’s like a tight embrace that makes you feel there… in the moment… and when it’s done and releases you, all you feel is the space around you and nothing comes close to that moment when you were in the story. Truly in the story. That my friends is what <strong>Raw Blue</strong> accomplished.<br />
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Absolutely everything about <strong>Raw Blue</strong> felt so real to me. Maybe because of the setting and how familiar I am with the feel of the sand between my toes, or a wet towel wrapped around me long after I’ve left the beach, the sound of waves crashing, the smell of sunscreen and not wanting it too close to your eyes or stuck on your hands, the taste of the salty water when a wave playfully takes you down. It’s been a part of me my whole life and this book connected with me in a way that felt true and vivid. Kirsty Eagar has what it takes to guide you into that fictional space that commands your attention and your heart. Captivating and emotional!<br />
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Carly is a character so carefully flawed to perfection that I couldn’t help but completely fall for her. Everything she went through, every emotion she struggled with, her moments of desperation, and her times of brief happiness. I can’t remember the last time a character made my heart bleed with paper cut precision. Ryan, sweet lord! Rhino! Can someone just tell me he’s real? He’s actually somewhere out there. What an awesome guy! His last voice message, yup, I’m memorizing it. It was a thing of beauty. But, not just the two main characters, Eagar makes me want to believe all of these characters are real and I actually worry about them long after closing the book. Will Marty be okay? Is Kylie going to make it through? What’s going to happen to Danny next? Shane? Roger? All of them are broken somehow and you just want to make sure they’ll be alright.<br />
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So if you get the chance to pick up an Australian book, <strong>Raw Blue</strong> is a perfect example of their greatness. This book is filled with emotional moments, happy events and wish-they-were-real characters. It will stay in my thoughts for a long time and I can see myself reading it over and over again. I absolutely loved it!<br />
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<strong>Favorite Quotes</strong><br />
<em>8 is just an infinity symbol the right way up.<br />
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I have two friends here: a fifteen year old who sees people in colours and a salsa-mad Dutch woman. I didn’t pick them, they just turned up in my life, and I’m really glad. I think this and I’m suddenly struck down with gratitude for all the things this place has given me. The break, the ever-changing moods of the ocean and the best surfs I’ve ever had. Tonight my world is a bubble. Clear, round, perfect and fragile.<br />
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“I’ve worked out a tattoo – if I had one” says Ryan. I look at what he’s done. He’s got the outline of my hand over his heart and in it he’s written, Her...<br />
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Ryan's last voice message...</em><br />
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<strong>Final note</strong> Okay, so here’s the deal. If I were offered the choice between free access to U.S. bestsellers for the rest of my life or 10 Aussie books… the choice is pretty clear… hands down. There’s just some things an avid reader can’t live without and that’s fictional greatness, and Aussie writers have what it takes to deliver that. It’s become my favorite writing style and I feel it should be its own genre. Actually, hold on a minute… I’ve made it so. It’s officially a separate genre because hell yeah the writing stands apart and there so denying it. Try one. You won’t regret it…</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Thank you Arlene for letting me post your gorgeous review (hugs).</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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They made their circle of blood. And only the moon witnessed the slaughter that followed.<br />
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For Jamie Mackie, summer holidays in the coastal town of Rocky Head mean surfing, making money, and good times at the local music festival. But this year, vampires are on the festival’s line-up … fulfilling a pact made on the wreck of the Batavia, four hundred years ago. If their plans succeed, nobody in Rocky Head will survive to see out the new year.</i></span></div></div></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;"><i>He felt forgiven."</i></span></span></div></div></div><br />
Saltwater Vampires has a smart and well thought out plot where the suspense will get your pulse pounding. I have read a few other paranormal stories by Australian authors but they have never felt truly Australian but Saltwater Vampires definitely does. The dialogue, the setting, the characters, it all feels like home.<br />
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Again Kirsty Eagar has written another story that is fiercely entertaining with a lot of heart. The pace is mostly relaxed and therefore took me a little while to warm up to it. However the prose is so unbelievably gorgeous.<br />
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<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(244, 240, 236); border: 1px solid #000000; padding: 5px 8px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;"><i>"They stared at each other for a long time. The rest of the world had gone somewhere else and everything that needed to be said was being said without talking. And Jamie knew how much he'd lost."</i></span></b></div></div></div><br />
Not only is the writing incredible but so are the multi-layered characters. They feel real, honest and down to earth. I think it is impossible not to like this distinctive bunch.<br />
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Another great thing about this story is that it would appeal to both male and female readers of all ages.<br />
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Overall Saltwater Vampires is a fantastic read that is more than just your average vampire tale.<br />
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<b>Overall Rating: 4/5</b><br />
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There has been some amazing reviews for Saltwater Vampires this week. Please visit <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/08/review-giveaway-saltwater-vampires.html">The Unread Reader</a> and <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/2011/08/review-saltwater-vampires-by-kirsty.html">Bibliophile Brouhaha</a>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I found that I instantly liked Gabi. The fact that she was a little down and angry is easy to relate too. I felt the same way as a teen at times and I imagine most teens do. The things I really admired about Gabi early on in the story is the way she cares so deeply for her family.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>2. Gabi gets to time travel back to 14th Century Italy - The Dark Ages in its prime. It there anytime in history that fascinates you and would your travel back if you could?</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Hmmm.... that is a tough one. I think the most interesting time of history for me is late 5th and early 6th century when King Arthur was the leader of Britain. I really enjoy the legend of King Arthur but I wouldn't like to travel back to there as I don't think I would last. But then again there are gorgeous and brave Knights so I could be persuaded to change my mind.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>3. Most of the men, including Marcello have a very set opinion about a woman's place. Gabi get manhandled a bit in these first few chapters, and even gets asked if she's a witch. The men are shocked when Gabi rides a horse like a man and shimmies down the castle walls. What do you think of men's mentality back then? Gentlemanly, chauvinistic, simple-minded?</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I think it depends on the man in the story. Most of them came across gentlemanly and protective. They do not mean any harm or to be rude. They are just putting the women's safety and happiness before their own. That being said I think they are men in that time that are chauvinistic and mean to women and think them beneath. Just like the present you get a few bad ones too.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; line-height: 22px;"><b><i>4 When Gabi becomes a part of this era, the people are immediately intrigued but suspicious of her. Many judge her by her differences. Do you think this is fair? Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like an outsider or the others were misjudging you ?</i></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #111111; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I don't think it was fair to judge Gabi but I don't think part of human nature will ever change. I have had brief moments of feeling like an outsider like when I started a new job, college etc however I definitely get misjudged.</span></span><br />
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</span>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-65020279486742142292011-08-31T16:43:00.000+10:002011-08-31T16:43:51.729+10:00My Book Boyfriend - Revisiting Ryan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1WrKvOclrM/TlmuCK0AlXI/AAAAAAAABLs/eLcmQYAubfg/s1600/my_book_boyfriend.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1WrKvOclrM/TlmuCK0AlXI/AAAAAAAABLs/eLcmQYAubfg/s320/my_book_boyfriend.png" width="285" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">My Book Boyfriend is by the awesome blogger </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong>Missie at </strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: #438488;">The Unread Reader</span></strong></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">. What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask. Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon. If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><strong style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #438488;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/2011/01/introducing-my-book-boyfriend.html" style="color: #438488; text-decoration: none;">The Unread Reader</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></strong></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I am revisiting one of my favourite book boyfriends Ryan from <a href="http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F6989576-raw-blue&ei=odddTt6AManmiAKfvaSzBQ&usg=AFQjCNEJ9ObPW4-0qkFTeRUQzvtfjH8Fkg">Raw Blue</a> as part of <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/2011/08/kirsty-eagar-week-begins-signed-raw.html">Kirsty Eagar Week</a>. You can check out my <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/search/label/My%20book%20boyfriend?updated-max=2011-03-02T16%3A41%3A00%2B10%3A00&max-results=20">original post here</a>. What I love about Ryan (also known as Rhino) is that he doesn't give up on Carly no matter. He is a genuine good guy who has had made mistakes but at least he learnt from them. So here is one of my favourite passages from Raw Blue with Ryan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<i>His eyes are looking all the way into me. Fora moment we stare at each other then he looks back at the ocean and I watch the two boys making turtlebacks. I don't make any noise but the tears are streaming down my face. I can sense Ryan occasionally looking sideways to check on me. Something about the two boys reminds of me Danny. The look so innocent, so happy and free. Then my crying turns into sobs, which is really crossing the line, I have to say. It's just so ridiculous. I'm in the middle of a crowd on Dee Why Point, watching the biggest surf Sydney's seen for years with a guy I shouldn't be anywhere near, having some sort of breakdown.</i><br />
<i>I bury my face in my hands. And then Ryan does such a nice thing. He wraps his arms around my shoulders and pulls me against him. I can feel his body heat through his cotton T-shirt, and directly in front of me are the worn, faded knees of his jeans. But most of all I can smell him. And he smells sandy-warm, like a beach. No one can see my face in there protected by his chest. Which is good because I can't stop crying. I mean, I'm really going for the world record in terms of an inappropriate public breakdown. But it doesn't matter, it just doesn't matter. I'm sheltered.</i></div></div></div><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme. And no Missie Ryan is not yours ;) </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-52569499376587163992011-08-30T15:45:00.000+10:002011-08-30T15:45:55.917+10:00Guest Post by Kirsty Eagar - Night Beach<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>I am so thrilled to have Kirsty Eagar stopping by my blog today! Today Kirsty is talking about her upcoming novel <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11019430-night-beach">Night Beach</a> which is set to be published in February, 2012. There is no synopsis for it yet so I am excited that Kirsty was able to share some details with us.</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Don't forget to stop by <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/">The Unread Reader</a> today for Saltwater Vampires Review and Signed Giveaway, <a href="http://basicallyamazing.blogspot.com/">Books for Bleh to Basically Amazing</a> for a Raw Blue Review and <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/">Bibliophile Brouhaha</a> for Saltwater Vampires Review and Giveaway.</i></span><br />
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</i></span></div>Nic @ Irresistible Readshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com251tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635008501893341350.post-65630949782697116632011-08-29T15:40:00.000+10:002011-08-29T15:40:50.341+10:00Kirsty Eagar Week Begins & Signed Raw Blue Giveaway!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdaelsx3VGs/Tk8uxzELMhI/AAAAAAAABKU/z5cGaB0Rr4g/s1600/Kirsty+Eagar+week1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdaelsx3VGs/Tk8uxzELMhI/AAAAAAAABKU/z5cGaB0Rr4g/s400/Kirsty+Eagar+week1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Welcome to Kirsty Eagar Week!</i></b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you might know Kirsty Eagar is one of my all time favourite authors. I still remember reading her debut book Raw Blue for the first time in October last year. It was a story that slowly sneaked in my heart and hasn't left and never will. <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6989576-raw-blue">Raw Blue</a> is a regular re-read of mine as I love revisiting the amazing bunch of characters especially Carly. Her story still has the same emotional impact on me no matter how many time I read it. Then you have <a href="http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CCoQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F8685141-saltwater-vampires&ei=FqtZTqH9N9GdmQWW1LCbDA&usg=AFQjCNENxYRP4-ElmwBShRg14I6-fEeCaw">Saltwater Vampires</a> another beautifully written tale that is dark and entertaining. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really want to celebrate this amazingly talented Aussie author and spread the word on how awesome Raw Blue and Saltwater Vampires both are. And also give readers a chance to win a copy of both books as I know they are hard to come by internationally. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Note: they are available through fishpondworld.com internationally with free shipping)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My co-host is <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/">Linds from Bibliophile Brouhaha</a>. Make sure you stop by her blog this week as well as the other blogs listed on the schedule. There is loads of giveaways and exciting posts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Tues 30th</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Review for Saltwater Vampires at <a href="http://www.theunreadreader.com/">The Unread Reader</a> and a signed Saltwater Vampires <b>giveaway </b>(US/Can)</div><div style="text-align: left;">- Guest post by Kirsty Eagar about Night Beach here at <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/">Irresistible Reads</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Review of Raw Blue at <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbasicallyamazing.blogspot.com%2F&ei=yJBQTsCmAqqfmQW5_eT0Bg&usg=AFQjCNEFnLIR18lmkB-FBvWkpOLXjnBXgg">Books from Bleh to Basically Amazing</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> -Review for Saltwater Vampires at <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/">Bibliophile Brouhaha</a> and Saltwater Vampires <b>giveaway </b>(US/Can)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Wed 31st</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Review for Raw Blue at <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCMQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fictionfolio.com%2F&ei=sJBQTq-ODKLJmAW32o3SBg&usg=AFQjCNGx_5SDtXu7tvWNwpZTOaW3EsTh9w">Fiction Folio</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Collections of thoughts on Raw Blue at <a href="http://inkcrush.blogspot.com/">Inkcrush</a> plus signed copy of Raw Blue <b>giveaway </b>(international)</div><div style="text-align: left;">- Guest post by Kirsty Eagar at <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iswimforoceans.com%2F&ei=mJBQTrm-EeehmQWE_6HFBg&usg=AFQjCNFgfWNXnyhs8wBaUtLa5ZTushWd1A">I Swim For Oceans</a> plus signed copy of Raw Blue <b>giveaway </b>(US/Can)</div><div style="text-align: left;">- Revisiting a favourite Book Boyfriend, Ryan, here at<a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/"> Irresistible Reads</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Thur 1st</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Post on Older YA at <a href="http://stephsureads.blogspot.com/">Steph Su Reads</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Saltwater Vampires cover post at <a href="http://supernaturalsnark.blogspot.com/">Supernatural Snark</a> plus signed <b>giveaway </b>of Saltwater Vampires (US/Can)</div><div style="text-align: left;">- Review for Saltwater Vampires here at<a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/"> Irresistible Reads</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Fri 2nd</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Guest Review for Raw Blue here at <a href="http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com/">Irresistible Reads</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Other Older YA Aussie titles recommendations at<a href="http://inkcrush.blogspot.com/"> Inkcrush</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">- Guest post by Kirsty Eagar at <a href="http://bibliophilebrouhaha.blogspot.com/">Bibliophile Brouhaha</a></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Giveaway:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am giving one lucky reader the chance to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>win a signed copy of Raw Blue</b></span>. All you have to do to enter is fill out this <b><u><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDR6YVZKbldnYTRIVlFrdXNISEVrd2c6MQ">FORM</a></u></b>. There are plenty of ways to gain extra entries to increase your chances. Good luck to everyone.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rules of entry:</div><div style="text-align: center;">- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Open <b><u>INTERNATIONALLY</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Must be a follower to enter</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Giveaway closes on midnight Sunday 4th September (AUS time).</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Winner will be chosen by random.org in accordance with my giveaway policy.</div><br />
I would like to say a big thank you to Linds for hosting this event with me, Missie and Melissa for making the buttons and all the other fantastic bloggers who are participating this week.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Buttons</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br />
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