Waterfall Wednesday - Week 5 Chapters 2428

Waterfall Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tina's Book Review, Edgy Inspirational Romance, Supernatural Snark, The Unread Reader and me.  For the period August 31st to September 28th each week we re-read chapters from Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren and answer five questions.  To find out more on this awesome event visit Tina's Books Reviews. 

1.  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?

 

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.

2.  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.  But during the games Lord Forabosch upsets Lia trying to throw her off her game. So Lia decides to win.  Do you think she did the right thing by not letting Lord Forabosch bully her or do you think she took an unnecessary risk?

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.

3.  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.  Even though Marcello thinks that it is madness that they are from the future he believes in Gabi because he loves her.  Do you think this is believable?  What would you have done if you were Marcello?

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.

4.       In the end Gabi and Lia return home.  Do you think Gabi will return to Marcello? Would you go back?

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.

5.  Looking back at Waterfall what was your favourite moment?

 

Well since I am a romantic fool it would have to be that kiss!

 

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. 

 

Link your answers below for your chance to win The River of Time series, signed by the author. Winner will be chosen Thursday, 29/9/11.  Also don't forget commenting on any Waterfall Wednesday post automatically enters you into the draw to win Tuscan Earrings from Lisa T. Bergren! Good Luck!

In My Mailbox #41 & where have I been

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

WON:

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake - Heard loads of good things about this creepy paranormal tale.  Thanks to Jenny at Supernatural Snark.

BORROWED:

Fracture by Megan Miranda - Debut author of 2012 and YA supernatural tale.

Quick note: I am sorry that my blog has been quite lately and I haven't returned any comments the last few days.  I have been really unwell and looks like it might be like that for a little longer.  So the blog might be a bit quite over the next couple of weeks until I'm better but I will try to post and return comments when I can.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Waterfall Wednesday - Week 4 - Chapters 18-23

Waterfall Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tina's Book Review, Edgy Inspirational Romance, Supernatural Snark, The Unread Reader and me.  For the period August 31st to September 28th each week we re-read chapters from Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren and answer five questions.  To find out more on this awesome event visit Tina's Books Reviews. 

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?


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.

2. Both girls get to wear extraordinary gowns to their victory celebration; what would your dream medieval gown look like?

Something elegant yet striking in a beautiful shade of purple.

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?

Yes I think so in the circumstances.  I am not too bad with pain.  I handle modern day stitches, needles etc well.

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?


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.

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?


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.

Thanks to Jenny from Supernatural Snark for this week's questions.

Don't forget to sign up for a chance to win all 3 River of Time Series book.

Here are next week's questions:

1.  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?

2.  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.  But during the games Lord Forabosch upsets Lia trying to throw her off her game. So Lia decides to win.  Do you think she did the right thing by not letting Lord Forabosch bully her or do you think she took an unnecessary risk?

3.  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.  Even though Marcello thinks that it is madness that they are from the future he believes in Gabi because he loves her.  Do you think this is believable?  What would you have done if you were Marcello?

4.       In the end Gabi and Lia return home.  Do you think Gabi will return to Marcello? Would you go back?

5.  Looking back at Waterfall what was your favourite moment?

*** 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.

My Book Boyfriend #31 - Cash Sterling

My Book Boyfriend is by the awesome blogger Missie at The Unread Reader.   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 The Unread Reader. 

This week's pick is:

Cash Sterling

from Shut Out by Kody Keplinger

Great.  He was a hottie, a good kisser, and a literature buff.  God really must have had a sense of humor, because if I had to name my biggest turn-on, it was literature.  And he had just recommended a book that I didn't know, that wasn't taught in school.  If I were single. there would be no better pick-up line.

His hands were on my hips then, steadying me.  My T-shirt had ridden up slightly as I'd stretched my arms to the highest shelves, so his finger made direct contact with the exposed skin just above the waistband of my jeans.  A small burst of fire pulsed through me, starting at the places where he was touching me and spreading to the rest of my body.

"I don't think you're crazy," Cash said.  "I think you're...."

I looked up at him just as he trailed off.  It was too dark to tell, but I thought he was blushing.

"I'm what?"

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."

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.

What do you think of Cash?

Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme!

Interview with Sherry Gammon & Unlovable GIVEAWAY!

Today I am very lucky to have the talented Sherry Gammon stopping by an interview and also giveaway.  Last week I read Unlovable by Sherry Gammon and it was fantastic.  A book I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.  You can read my review here.  Unlovable is the first book in the Port Fare trilogy.

1.  What were you inspirations? 

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.

2.  What is one thing that you admire most about Maggie and also Seth? 

Maggie: her strength. She Never gave up. 

As for Seth, his patience and endurance.

3. What is your typical writing day/night like?

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.

4. Can you tell us a little bit about the next book in the series Unbelievable?  

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!

5. Unlovable has a beautiful love story.  Who are some of your favourite literary romantic couples?

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.

Thank you Sherry for stopping by!

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky reader will win a ebook of Unlovable by Sherry Gammon.  Opened INTERNATIONALLY!

All you have to do to enter is a leave a comment with you email address.  

Extra entry if you tweet about this giveaway. 

Giveaway closes midnight on Saturday 24th September, 2011.  

Winner will be chosen by random.org in accordance with my giveaway policy.

Good luck to everyone.

In My Mailbox #40

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

For Review:

Devoted by Hillary Duff - 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?  Thanks to Simon & Schuster.

Bought:

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - YA contemp that reminds me of a good romantic comedy.  If you like The DUFF (Keplinger's debut book) you will probably like this.

Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff - YA vampire novel.  This sounds so amazing.  Can't wait to get started.

Gifted:

I'll Be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan - YA contemp that looks like such a heartbreaking story.  Also one of my favourite covers of 2011.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Book Review: Unlovable by Sherry Gammon

Unlovable (Port Fare #1) by Sherry Gammon

Published by:  Wordpainting Unlimited 

Publication date:  19th January, 2011

Source:  Thanks to author

Port Fare, New York, has fallen into the clutches of true evil. The Dreser brothers have arrived with a scheme to increase drug sales in the area by whatever means possible. Seth Prescott is part of MET (Mobile Enforcement Teams) a branch of the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration). He's been assigned to work undercover at Port Fare High, and things aren't going very well, until senior Maggie Brown enters the equation. He's harbored a secret crush on her from day one, and now that she is in the center of the case, he's trying to stay clear and objective while walking the line between business and unrequited love.

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.
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.

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.

Seth and Maggie's romantic journey is one of humor, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

My Review:

Favourite Quote:  With my poor heart pounding wildly, his kiss spilled through my soul, and I was lost.  His lips never left mine, yet he was all over my mouth.  Never before had I felt anything this wonderful.  I knew I'd pay dearly for my surrender, but I'd gladly pay it.  I hoped this kiss would never end.  

Wow!  Unlovable was fantastic.  It is such a sweet and tender tale that will appeal to any romantics at heart.  

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.

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.

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 Unbelievable and Unbearable.

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  awwwwww.  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.

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 Unbelievable.

Overall Rating: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Plot: 3.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Romance: 4.5/5
Cover: 4/5

For more info:  Visit Sherry Gammon website.

For more reviews:  Book Passion for Life

*** Stayed tuned for an upcoming interview with Sherry Gammon and Giveaway of Unlovable***