Posted November 19, 2013 by Carmel in Fresh Meat / 8 Comments
Urban Fantasy:
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The Curse Keepers
by Denise Grover Swank
Urban Fantasy
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]The wall between our world and that of vengeful spirits has protected humanity for more than 400 years. It’s about to come crashing down.
Ellie Lancaster has lived her whole life by the site of the mysterious Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Virginia settlement that vanished without a trace around 1590. Only the descendants of the two men who banished the spirits of an enemy tribe from the material realm know what really happened to the colony. Ellie is one of those descendants—a Curse Keeper. Her father took pains to teach her what he knew of the curse and the responsibilities of its guardians. He taught her that if the two Curse Keepers ever meet, the curse will be lifted, the gate will open, and the raging Native American spirits will be unleashed to seek their revenge.
Despite her father’s seriousness, Ellie has always taken the legend for a harmless fairy tale. Until she meets the darkly handsome, but downright infuriating, Collin Dailey and realizes everything she was told is true. For when they meet, it’s like the air is sucked from the room. Collin’s presence is electrifying… and it’s not just attraction Ellie feels, but the inexorable pull toward her destiny. The prophecy is real, and now Ellie and Collin must battle supernatural forces and their loathing—and passion—for each other to set things right.
The Curse Keepers are all that stand between the world and its destruction.[/learn_more] |
Paranormal Romance:
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Accidentally Married to…A Vampire?
(Accidentally Yours #2)
by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Paranormal Romance
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]This is book 2 in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling paranormal romance Accidentally Yours series.
“If you love her, set her free. If she comes back, she’s yours. If she doesn’t…Christ! Stubborn woman! Hunt her down, and bring her the hell back; she’s still yours according to vampire law.”
– Niccolo DiConti, General of the Vampire Queen’s Army.
After a three-century “time out,” legendary vampire Niccolo DiConti vows to fulfill an ancient prophecy and, along the way, defeat the demented queen of the damned. All he has to do is find his human mate, seduce her into agreeing to become a vampire, and bond her to him forever. Luckily, he’s handsome, charming, and mind-blowing in bed. How hard could this be?
On vacation in sultry Mexico, biologist Helena Strauss makes the discovery of a lifetime when she meets Niccolo-and finds herself caught in a world of supernatural secrets and dangerous delights. Even more shocking is that he seems to know everything about her and claims her as his true immortal companion. Sure, she can’t take her eyes-or mouth-off this gorgeous, perfect being. But can a hot-blooded gal like her really settle down with a cold-hearted vampire?[/learn_more] |
Young Adult:
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The Last Stand of the New York Institute
(The Bane Chronicles Part #8)
by Cassandra Clare
Young Adult
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]Magnus meets Valentine in battle as the Circle attacks the Downworlders of New York City. One of the ten adventures in the Bane Chronicles.
In the time of the Uprising, Valentine’s Circle goes after Downworlders in New York…and the Shadowhunters of the Institute must decide whether to join him, or fight with Magnus and his kind. This is the first time Magnus sees Jocelyn, Luke, and Stephen—but not the last. It is not long before Jocelyn seeks him out…
This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices. This story in The Bane Chronicles, The Last Stand of the New York Institute, is written by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson.[/learn_more] |
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World After
(Penryn & the End of Days #2)
by Susan Ee
Young Adult
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]In this sequel to the bestselling fantasy thriller, Angelfall, the survivors of the angel apocalypse begin to scrape back together what’s left of the modern world. When a group of people capture Penryn’s sister Paige, thinking she’s a monster, the situation ends in a massacre. Paige disappears. Humans are terrified. Mom is heartbroken.
Penryn drives through the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige. Why are the streets so empty? Where is everybody? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels’ secret plans, where she catches a glimpse of their motivations, and learns the horrifying extent to which the angels are willing to go.
Meanwhile, Raffe hunts for his wings. Without them, he can’t rejoin the angels, can’t take his rightful place as one of their leaders. When faced with recapturing his wings or helping Penryn survive, which will he choose?[/learn_more] |
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The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines #4)
by Richelle Mead
Young Adult
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .
But the struggle isn’t over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there’s still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.
Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe. [/learn_more] |
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Horizon (The Soul Seekers #4)
by Alyson Noel
Young Adult
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[learn_more caption=”Book Description”]Fate has bound them together—and torn them apart. Now Daire and Dace face one final fight that will seal their destiny forever.
Daire Santos is the last of the Soul Seekers, and the only thing standing between the Richters and the destruction of everyone she loves. With her grandmother gone and Cade back in Enchantment, Daire must finally step into her destiny and lead the fight against the Richters. But what if that means sacrificing the person she loves most?
Bound to the Richters by blood, Dace struggles against the darkness growing inside him that threatens to claim Daire too. Though Daire refuses to give up on him, the choice may not be hers. An epic battle is on the horizon and the end of the world looms near. With such insurmountable odds stacked against them, is their love really enough to conquer all?[/learn_more] |
Tags: Fresh Meat, November 2013
Just my TBR is being fed this week…no actual purchases (at least not on release day)…that might help me catch up a little.
Enjoy it while it lasts because December is going to be a busy month for new releases but hopefully you can ask for a few of ’em for Xmas.
I got, World After – I highly recommend the first book, Angelfall if you haven’t had a chance to listen. I know is a YA title, but I think it’s dark enough that you might enjoy it..LOL
I’ll keep it in mind for when I’m picking my next YA read, thanks!
My book budget is safe for another week. LOL
LOL You wouldn’t want to have to write another budget post about how miserably you failed. 😉
I”m quite disappointed w/ CClare’s Bane Chronicles. I was expecting Bane’s series would be raunchy and more adult given his character. I only read the first 1 and it was boring as a spelling bee contest and very Juvenile/MG. I may be wrong, the succeeding ones might be better but book 1 left a bad taste in my mouth I won’t pick it up. Plus at $2.99 each (50 pages give or take), not worth my pennies.
$2.99 for 50 pages?? Ouch! Sorry to hear that it was a disappointment.