I have an unexpected announcement to share! Unfortunately Jessica will be taking some time off because her personal life has gotten a little too hectic to blog, but she’s hoping to make a come back sometime in January 2015. So, I wasn’t exactly on the look-out for a new associate reviewer, however I was chatting via e-mail with one of my bloggy BFFs, she mentioned wanting to review eBooks on top of the audios she’s currently doing for Hot Listens, and now here we are. Don’t you just love it when things fall into place?? Please give a Rabid welcome to Melanie!
[box]I’m a huge audio junkie, but I alas not all books are available on audio, so I’m so grateful that Carmel is giving me the opportunity to start reviewing print and ebooks for Rabid Reads. I’ve enjoyed doing audiobook review with Hot Listens and will be continuing with audiobooks reviews posted there. I’m a huge fan of shifters, vamps, demons, witches, pretty much anything paranormal. I can’t wait to share some of my favorite books with you and hope that you will come to love them as much as I do.[/box]
Check back on Sunday to read her review of POLAR BARED by Eve Langlais. You can also learn more about Melanie by reading her bio page and GoodReads profile, or you can stalk her on Twitter.
Owner, designer and main blogger behind Rabid Reads. Avid book reader, snowboard bunny, video gamer and Supernatural fan. I love all things paranormal, werewolves especially. Oh, and I’m Canadian, eh!
Yay. I know her and talk to her all the time on twitter. Can’t wait to read her reviews!!
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I’m really excited.
That is great! I look forward to reading her reviews here.
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Thanks. I hope you enjoy.
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Welcome, Melanie! Looking forward to reading your reviews. 🙂
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Welcome, welcome, Melanie!! I look forward to your reviews! 🙂
Thanks Brandee
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Welcome Melanie! Looking forward to reading your reviews!
I’ll be missing Jessica, and I look forward to having her back in Jan too, but life can get damned hectic now and then!
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Thanks Pili. I hope you enjoy. I love Jessica too. She kept by TBR pile to overflowing.
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I have been to Hot Listens a few times..welcome Melanie can’t wait to see your reviews. 🙂
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I adore Melanie and her audio reviews, so I am excited she is joining you for book reviews! Welcome 🙂
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Thanks. There are a great bunch of books out there that aren’t available on audio. So glad to have a place to share them.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
And when Jessica comes back you won’t even have to do reviews anymore, just sit back and accept all the accolades for a job well done on the site. =)
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I love Carmel’s reviews too, so she isn’t allowed to stop reviewing. 🙂
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Ha! I don’t think I’m ready to retire just yet. 😛
Awesome I can double stalk her. You know restraining orders have got nothing on me 🙂
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No restraining orders required. 🙂
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I 2nd Felicia. I’m being stalking her here too. LOL
The more the merrier 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Oh, bummer! Hope everything is ok with Jessica! I’m gonna miss her reviews 🙁 Looking forward to her return!
But welcome Melanie, we’re delighted you’re coming aboard the Rabid ship of awesome!
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Thanks Livia. I just hope to not disappoint.
Glad Jessica will be back because I love her but so excited for Melanie to be a part of your team as well!
Welcome Melanie!!
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Thanks.
Yaaaay, welcome Melanie!! I’m a HUGE fan of witches too, can’t wait to see what you come up with. 🙂
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Thanks. Witches are great. I wish there were more books out there with witches, can never have too many.
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Yay – Welcome Melanie! I can’t wait to see your reviews here as well as on Hot Listeners too 🙂
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Thanks Kim. I hope you like.
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Welcome to Melanie! I am also looking forward to reading your reviews. 🙂
Thanks. I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
I’m excited for you Melanie! And for you too, Carmel! – Melanie is a pleasure to work with and a total professional 🙂
Good luck Melanie 🙂
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Aww. Thanks Lup. I’ve enjoyed it so much, I decided to double up. I owe it all to you. 🙂
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Thanks for letting me ‘borrow’ her!
I just had two “awww” moments. A sad “awww” – no Jessica until next year 🙁 And a happy “awww” – THAT Melanie! Yippee, already love her and now I get to read her on TWO of my favorite blogs! Yay!!!
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Aww. Thanks. I know. I’ve been a big fan of Jessica’s reviews since she started. Because of her, I add books to my TBR pile faster than I can read them.
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Yay! Great to see you here, too, Melanie. Love your reviews.
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Thanks Jonetta. I appreciate that. And back at ya. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Welcome Melanie!! Enjoy being part of the Rabid Reads family. Gonna miss Jessica though.
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Welcome Melanie, I am so happy you have joined us! It’s a great site to review for, and I look forward to reading your reviews!
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So glad to be part of the team. 🙂
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
That did work out well for you. I’m sorry to hear Jessica’s going to be absent for a while, but real life must take priority. Welcome Melanie! 🙂 I look forward to your reviews.
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Thanks, Molly. I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Oh this is so awesome!!! I think Melanie and I have been mingling in the same comment sections for years but I’m not sure I’ve read many of her reviews before so YAY! 😀
And sending some love to Jessica too, balancing blogging and life can get crazy, especially as the holiday season comes up.
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I know, so many blogger friends from so many blogs. I hope you enjoy them.
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Welcome, Melanie! I’m really looking forward to seeing the kind of books you read, and checking out your reviews! And I love audiobooks too 😀
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I hope you can come to visit me at Hot Listens too then.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
I will miss Jessica a lot. Her reviews are wonderful and very funny. Hopefully she’ll be back soon. But I’m also looking forward to Melanie’s reviews!
Welcome, Melanie!
Thanks Maja. I hope you enjoy mine too.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
I’m certainly going to miss Jessica, but I’m excited to read even more reviews by Melanie! Welcome, Melanie 🙂 yet another place to stalk you 😉
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The more the merrier, right??
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Congrats! I’m looking forward to reading your reviews.
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Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Sorry to hear about Jessica…really enjoyed her reviews. Hi Melanie, looking forward to your eBook reviews 😉
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Thanks Sharonda, I hope you enjoy.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
What a surprise 😀 Welcom Melanie 🙂
Sorry that was me!
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Welcome to the team Melanie! i can’t wait to see what books you will make me discover
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Thanks, I hope I can expand your TBR pile.
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Aw that’s perfect! Congrats ladies!
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Thanks, Anna.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Aw, sad about Jessica — hope her life settles down soon (and I totally get it!) — but welcome Melanie!!
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Thanks Mary.
Melanie recently posted…Paranormal New Releases: November 18th
Hey Melanie!! Can’t wait to see more of your reviews 🙂
Melanie!! So excited that you’ll be joining rabid reads! I can’t wait to see you in both places now. Sorry to hear Jessica will be taking a break but real life does have a way of butting its head into our blogging lives!
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Thanks. Yea, real life can be a pain sometimes.
welcome Melanie! I’m glad to see you there and as I told you I can’t wait to read you!
Thanks Melliane. I hope you enjoy.
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Hopefully Jess gets everything straightened out and comes back soon because she’s part of the family but in the meantime HELLO to Melanie! Welcome to the crazy blogging world! I can’t wait to read your reviews 🙂
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Great news! I love Melanie’s reviews on Hot Listens and can’t wait to see her reviews here.
I’m sorry to hear about Jessica. I will miss her, her reviews always made me laugh.
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Thanks. 🙂
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I can’t wait to see her reviews! I will miss Jessica until she’s able to return though. But it’s always nice to see others reviews as well!
Thanks Candace.
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Hi; Melanie! Welcome to the blogging community! I’m looking forward to reading your posts and reviews.
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I hope you like them.
Melanie recently posted…Review: Polar Bared by Eve Langlais
Welcome Melanie! I’m looking forward to reading your reviews 🙂
Also looking forward to Jessica’s January return x
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Thanks Sharon, I hope you enjoy.
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Welcome, Melanie! You’re in good hands here!
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Melanie recently posted…Review: Polar Bared by Eve Langlais
Aww, I hope Jessica can come back soon <3 HELLO MELANIE! I'm excited for your upcoming reviews!! <3
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Thanks Paula. I hope you enjoy.
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