UtopYA Con: Book Hauls

I kept putting this off and off and off, but I know that I have to share what books I got from my UtopYA Con.

I got a scrapbook for all the bookmarks, postcards, swags items . . . Mom got ahead of me and I was not ready to start the scrapbook so she went ahead and started. After telling her to stop one final time she did stop although I think she want to do more the next day.

I'm a creative person don't get me wrong but I wasn't in the mood for it and I was dealing with a minor headache that seems to not go away (it's gone now!)

Anyways my book haul, I took with me total of 17 books and books that was books I gotten at UtopYA CON . . . 43 books. So I came home with exactly 60 books in three different bags. It could have been worst . . . like really worst but I stayed with my budget that I saved and still return home with money left over (shocking)

Here's the books that I brought with me

 

Yes you saw that! There is 8 Jennifer L Armentrout books, while JLA had flight problems these pretties were not signed. Next on the very bottom is Jessica Sorensen who I thought was going to be there I had heard something or maybe I heard it wrong. Anyways I still end up getting a good deal out of buying the first two books of The Secret seriesfeaturing Ella and Micha.

Next we have Crewel which I found awhile back and Gennifer was one of the keynote speakers at UtopYA, I haven't read her books or really heard of her (blogger/reader problem) but I still picked it up anyways. Next is Bridger by Megan Curd who I've know for years through facebook and twitter (she's is awesome!) well in the mist of packing I found that Bridger was unsigned although I've have had it for a couple years but she was gladly to sign it anyways for me :-)

Rachel Harris! I actually met Rachel Harris who is all fun and flirty girly, I got the two My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century for a great price as well. 

Next Syliva Day the (better) romance novelist, the one that actually gain my interest to read her books when Fifty Shades of Gray was popular. But I wasn't ready to buy her books yet until some made their way to the discounts sections so mom and I snagged them. 

It was clear to me that Target was only place that I was going to get a Tiffany King book, so that is what I did and plus I'm a target member so bonus!

Next it's the books that I preordered, I found that preordering books were a guarantee that you'll get the books you want and if there were authors that didn't set up a preorder that I wanted I crossed my fingers and I did get some that were on my list but not preordered.

So what were the books?

Fly House by Misty Provencher

21 days by Bethany Lopez

8 weeks by Bethany Lopez

Cold Blood by Heather Hildenbrand

Blood Bond by Heather Hildenbrand

Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis

Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis 

Meant for Her by Raine Thomas

For Everly by Raine Thomas

Reap by Casey Bond

Winter Shadows by Casey Bond

Devil Creek by Casey Bond

The Space Between by Kristie Cook

The Space Beyond by Kristie Cook

I, Zombies by Jo Michaels

The books that I blame my mom for buying and drawing me into it, this one is going to be a long list of names and books.

 My not so Super Sweet Life by Rachel Harris

Cross-Country Christmas by Tiffany King

Reborn by C.C. Hunter

Take me to your Reader Anthology by various author

Wings of Arian by Devri Walls

Wings of Tavea by Devri Walls

Wings of Nestor by Devri Walls

Keegan's Chronicles by Julia Crane

Lucky Number Four by Amanda Jason

Two Little Lies by T.A. Kunz

Time Bound by Rysa Walker

Enchanted Heart by Mindy Ruiz

Evanescent by Carlyle Labuschagne

From the Wreakage by Michele G. Miller

Crossroads by Mary Ting

Bewteen by Mary Ting

Beyond by Mary Ting

Eternity by Mary Ting

From Gods by Mary Ting

Immortal Heart by Inger Iversen

Awakened by Inger Iversen

Awaken by Kristen Day

Forsaken by Kristen Day

Certain by various authors

Never Forgotten by Kelly Risser

Books that were in our bags . . . for a Blogger bag and UtopYA bags

A Secret Life by Rachael Brownell

(2) Angel Burn by L.A Weatherley

And last but not less, is two Journals from the fabulous Mae I Design photographer Regina Wamba, she has more journals that just went live on amazon. You can't say no to journals, I mean where do you think it all started?

So yes I gain 43 NEW books onto my shelf, although not ONE book have been place on my shelf, they still remains in the bags in the living room. So I guess I'm still hungover from UtopYA Con and I've been really busy helping my friend plan her wedding. 

The Cat's Meow

Man I've really been lacking on some of my meme posts that I was determine to do once a month but as you know January came then February came.

Some of my books that have been added to my shelf are books that I have won, Ive won pretty much every month this year So 2014 is starting out good

Defy by Sarah B Larson curtsey of Rockstar Book Tours and Scholastic Press



ARC Resistance by Jenna Black curstsey of Tor Book



ARC The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski curtsey of Bekka from Great Imaginations

Omens by Kelley Armstrong the paperback version curstsey of Kelley Armstrong

 

All the while I brought in my new book shelf that been sitting on the porch, its got 6 shelves and I can place two books deep so I was able to shelf more books than I could with the 3 shelf bookcase. So now my top shelf of my 3 shelf is now stock with books that I have won. It's getting full but I'll never stop wanting more and I can separate that from my other books.

Book Review: Shade

Shade (Shade #1) By Jeri Smith-Ready

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last.

Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.

Well, sort of.

Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan's violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.

It doesn't help that Aura's new friend Zachary is so understanding--and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit.

As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart...and clues to the secret of the Shift.

Paperback, 309 pages

Published (first published May 4th 2010)

Review

Aura has a gift but are times that she's sees it as a curse, she was born one minutes after the SHIFT and now because of that she can communicates with ghosts whether she wants to or not.

But when her rock star boyfriend dies, she thought it was the end of the world until she sees his ghost, now she looks at this like a second chance with him but how can she be with him if he's dead?

Then comes along Zachary, Aura's research partner and suddenly she might have a chance of a normal life until it's reveal that they share the same birthdays but Zachary was born one minutes before the Shift.

Will Aura be able to move on with her life after the passing of Logan or will she still hold on to Logan for as long he's around?

Shade gave me a fresh new read for once where it's not all paranormal or supernatural(s) it's a simple of having the ability to see ghosts or not to see ghosts. I'm giving this Four and a half Cat's Tails UP for the start of a new book series to read.

MEOW . . . MEOW . . . MEOW

I'm glad I set a goal for what books I should be reading, it helps get my TBR pile shorter (HA! In my dreams) that list will never stop growing but I can now finally say I'm reading the Shade series by Jeri Smith-Ready.

Aura seems like your average girl, she has a rock star boyfriend but she also can communicate with ghosts not that she's wants to anyways. But on the night of her boyfriend Logan's concert, he just agreed to a record label but then no one expected him to do the unthinkable.

Logan's death stunned everyone and now Logan's is back as a ghost, now his family and Aura are trying to help him pass on before he becomes a Shade.

While Aura works on her research project with Zachary the new guy at school with a sexy accent, he starts becoming friends with her but soon after learning about what Aura can do, he wants to know more and to share more with her.

Aura grows into Zachary as well but she struggle with trying to move on with Logan still hanging around and she's a little confused with what she wants. She wants to be with Zach because he's here and real and not dead but she want Logan as well she wanted that one night with him before everything turns upside down and he's dead.

What I thought about Logan was the cliche type, rock star . . . fame . . . drugs . . . no goal in life and I hated that from the start but when Logan becomes a ghost, he's different. Different for himself, his family and Aura, he regret doing what he's done but he can't undo the mistake he's made.

His parents and siblings wants him to passed on as peacefully as he can but his little last show of the night on earth as a ghost turns to be something horrid and worrisome for the family when he became a Shade and disappeared.

What I thought about Zachary, how can you not like an accent? he's also smart in his own way and completely shy around Aura. When he finds out that he and Aura share the same birthday, he also shares that he can ward off ghosts around him by wearing anything red or at least that how I understood it.

Their birthday date was pretty awesome because just last summer I was in Baltimore and it took me away to figure out that the series was taken place in Baltimore. So the historic ships? yep I've been there but what's interesting is that DMP was looking for them at the time.

The scene I like the most was when Aura and Zach were hiding from the DMP on one of the historic ships and that's where they share their first kiss. But also that is when Zach's dad comes in and interrupt them, talk about AWKWARD!!!

I want to share some photos I took while in Baltimore and perhaps you'll see some of the aspects from the book :-) 

Blogger Times: SassyCat Purring Moments

Do you hear that loud purring noise? That's the sound of a very happy cat, as for me I am extremely happy. Why? Well you know it can only mean a few things but I won't keep you guessing.

 

Follow the paws trails.

 

A very big package

Black is the new color

 

AH! My Hoodie of Steel Lily: The Periodic Series

Paperback copy has never been so beautiful

You never know . . . you never know

 

So this is a clue to all you followers of my blog or twitter, I am a writer and when the time is right I will be able to share what I've written. Also the UtopYa Con is still in talk, but I'm hoping (crossing my fingers) that I'll get to go and meet some of those fabulous writers/bloggers/editors . . .

Bookmarks

A message on a bookmark

 

Aw Megan you are truly a wonderful writer and I love being your biggest supporter along your journey of writing. I sure hope that when it comes time where I join the author train, you'll do the same.

Now it time to celebrate with a sweet cupcake

 

So yes SassyCat is extremely happy and satisfied so what are you waiting for and are you just waiting to share your excitement?

Blogger Times: Stacking My Shelves

I know today has been a good day to me . . . I added more books to my shelves and it was a large pile.

While I'm still waiting on a few books that I've won/or ordered, I can't show pictures yet but I'm happy to share my new shiny cat toys.

After reading a post by Danny of Bewitched Bookworms where she talks about the Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine.
http://bewitchedbookworms.com/2013/06/series-feature-the-morganville-vampires-by-rachel-caine-fall-of-night-14.html

Danny gave some very high points on why we should read the Morganville Vampire series, as for me I was staying away from it because I wanted to read more about other supernatural creatures like Werewolves or people with supernatural abilities. So for the longest time I've choose to not buy any vampire books . . . the only book that counts is The Mortal Instrument: City of Lost Souls, and a few others that had tie-in with vampires.

My bookstore actually carries the volumes of the Morganville Vampires and two were in the clearance (overstock/publishers lower price) But then my amazing mom found Ghost Town in Pp and HC in clearance as well. But here's the rub . . . the HC was cheaper than the PP, Say What?

I took it as the publishing company had sold HC first then within 3 month period went straight to Pp.

Now you see two are not Rachel Caine's books but in fact Kelley Armstrong's Otherworld series, her first works of books. I had doubts that my store would actually carry her first book "Bitten" but I was in awed to find out that Plume had it reformatted with new covers and I was just dosed with catnip that I could find it. So I will be keeping my eyes out for the next couple books of the Otherworld series by Kelley.







Now the question remains, WHEN WILL I EVER HAVE THE TIME TO READ THEM?
good question . . . christmas break? school break? Summer break? Night read? Gym read? I have no clue, I really should really create a post of my goal for 2014 reads because I sort of have one just not written down on paper (its all in my head)

So I'm off to finish another book and reviews (which I've fallen greatly behind)

Steel Lily Blog Tour + Characters Interview

It's time! For all that have fallen in love with Megan's new book "Steel Lily" we bloggers that are on tour will be asking characters interviews, author interviews, guest posts, excerpts, and Reviews. So be sure to stop at every tour stops!

 

Today we are stopping at my blog SassyCat's Books Review, I've been a fan of Megan for awhile now, I also love her for her insane music scenes teasers and being a book lover as well. So I've asked to host a character interview, so we'll get to meet Avery Pike and Jaxon Pierce.
 

But first what is Steel Lily? Look below and read the book description along with a few other things. . . Then we can move on to the interview 

 

Steel Lily (Periodic series) By Megan Curd

AVERY PIKE is a commodity. No, more than a commodity. Her existence is guarded at all costs.

She’s a water Elementalist, the strongest of her dwindling kind. She creates steam to provide energy to fuel Dome Four: the only thing standing between humanity and an earth ravaged by World War III. No steam, no Dome. No Dome, no life.

Or so she thinks.

That is, until a mysterious man offers her a way out of having to donate steam. A way to escape the corrupt government of Dome Four. While the offer seems too good to be true, Avery is intrigued.

But when she arrives to her new home, she realizes the grass isn’t any less dead on this side of the fence. Instead, the lies are just hidden better.

…Which means digging deeper.

When Avery enlists the help of her friends to uncover the truth, she learns that while some secrets are better left concealed, humankind was never meant to live in a cage. And when you can control the most sought after resource, you can learn to control anything…including the fate of your world.

 

Expected publication: August 20th 2013 (first published 2013)

Book Links

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17828413-steel-lily

Buy Links will be sent out on release day when they are available!

Now for an Excerpt of Steel Lily!

I’d never seen anyone like him in Dome Four. His jawbone was strong, his cheekbones set high. His nose was regal and straight and when my gaze reached his eyes, my breath caught. Stormy blue-grey eyes that reminded me of shale returned my gaze with seemingly genuine curiosity, if not a bit of humor. Strips of colored fabric were woven into his dreadlocked hair, giving it a wildly unique appearance that suited him. His smug expression made me realize he was enjoying this.

“Are you finished checking me out? If you’re not, that’s okay; I allow every new woman I meet a free five-minute gawking period. After that, it’ll cost you.”

Blood rushed to my face. I tore my eyes from his magnetic gaze and watched as he took a worn leather strap off his wrist. He pulled back his dreadlocks–deep brown streaked with blonde–into the strap. His devilish grin pulled his eyes tight at the corners. He was trouble incarnate. Trouble I may very well want to get into, given the right circumstances.

“You’re at five minutes and thirty seconds now,” he said in a purr as he leaned in toward me. I felt his breath against my cheek, and my heart raced. “I’m going to start taking payment, and I choose how that payment is issued.”

Before I could respond, Alice stirred groggily beside me. She rubbed her eyes as she sat up. “Where are we?”

“Good question,” piped Jaxon. “One that your friend here failed to ask, but it could have been because I rendered her speechless with my good looks.”

Alice moved to get a better look at him, but he emphatically covered his face, as though he were a vampire trying to block the sun. “Don’t look at me!” he cried, then grinned as he winked at me. “I don’t want to make two ladies swoon in such a short period of time. How would I entertain myself tonight?”

“You’re not that handsome,” I argued mulishly.

“There’s drool on your chin. Either you’re physically unable to keep your mouth shut, or I caused you to forget how. Since when I found you, you were drool free, I’m going with the assumption that it was me.” He fished in his pocket and offered me a piece of white silk. “Here, a handkerchief for your trouble.”
 

Totally to die for right?! 

 

Now onto the interview!

Megan, thanks for lending out Avery and Jaxon for the day and visiting my blog. I hope you
don't mind if I ask them some serious questions.

So Jaxon and Avery, please have a seat and excuse the cat hair
on the couch, someone wanted to be brushed and it shedding
season again. Flying Hairballs!
 

Avery - You called Jaxon, Jax and you kissed him how was it?

::smiles:: Well, he’s not awful, by any means.

Jaxon: Wasn’t awful? Are you kidding me? Let me put it to you straight, Kat. I’m amazing

Avery: ::shakes head and leans in:: He’s good, but I think we need to practice.

Jaxon: They say practice makes perfect. I mean, I think I have that kissing thing down, but Avery

could use some practice. ::dodges Avery’s punch::

Avery - How are you doing controlling the elements, I know each time you try using the
elements you seem to pass out or take a turn for the worst.

It’s getting easier. We practice a lot and it’s getting better each day. Don’t worry, I’ll figure it out.

::smiles::

 

 

Jaxon - Do you remember a whole lot of what was being done to you?

I…I uh, I don’t really want to talk about it. Sorry. ::looks away::

 

I'm sorry . . .  I didn't mean to bring back bad memories for you! Well let's move on to the next
question

 

Jaxon - You assumed all girls falls for you but Avery (not at first) doesn't, how did that make you

feel?

Well, at first I wondered if she was a little special in the head, to be honest. ::laughs at Avery’s stink

eye:: Then I wondered if she didn’t like my cologne or something. But, as you see, she came around.

They all come around. ::winks::

Jaxon - Are you the one leaving little trinkets for Avery? If so that is so sweet of you! Also Why

Steel Lily for a nickname?

You’re just going to have to keep reading to find out! I can’t give away all my secrets in one interview!

 

Were both of your kisses a first kiss? Yes I am asking kiss and tell so do tell!

Jaxon: ::winks:: Well, what do you think?

Avery: ::shakes head:: It was my first good kiss, does that count?

Thanks so much! Avery and Jaxon for stopping by, oh and Jaxon . . . you got a couple cat hairs

on you but I won't say where . . . Avery wanna help him out?

About the Author

 

Megan Curd is a graduate of Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota. While having always enjoyed reading any books she could get her hands on, Megan didn’t begin writing until a friend encouraged her to do so while in college.

When not writing, Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves to snowboard and travel to new places, and doesn’t turn down the opportunity to play xBox with her brother and friends when it presents itself.

Megan currently resides in Stanton, Kentucky with her husband, son, and Great Dane named Dozer.

 

LINKS:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

 

Now it's time for the giveaway! 

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Book Releases: Aug 5th - Aug 15th

It's time for another book releases for August, can I say I'm working on another one plus a Mouse Watch? I think there's a lot of books being released in August.

 

Blood Rule (Dirty Blood #4) by Heather Hildenbrand

 

Forty-six.
That’s how many hybrids survived the Hunter attack in the woods after I revived them with an injection of my blood. That’s how many followed me home to Frederick Falls. And that’s how many were now mentally linked to me through a blood bond.

Two days. Three valium. Fourteen hours of sleep.
That’s what it took to realize I wasn’t losing my mind as a result of the noise in my own head.

Sixteen.
That’s how many days have passed since I almost killed Alex. That’s how many days I’ve sat by his bedside, waiting for him to wake up. To ease the guilt, to understand his betrayal, to remember the exact shade of brown in his eyes.

Zero.
That’s my chances of skating by with Gordon Steppe and the Hunter Council. They want me for questioning. I’m afraid what’ll happen if I give them answers

 

Expected publication: August 6th 2013
 

If You Leave (Beautifully Broken #2) by Courtney Cole

 

26-year old Gabriel Vincent is a badass hero. Or he used to be, anyway. As an ex-Army Ranger, Gabe never thought he needed anyone. But after one horrible night in Afghanistan scars him in a way that he can't get past, he needs someone who can help him heal...even if he doesn't realize it.

25-year old Madison Hill doesn't need anybody...or so she thinks. She grew up watching her parents' messed-up abusive relationship and she knows there's no way in hell that she's ever letting that happen to her.

They don't know it in the beginning, but Gabriel and Madison will soon develop a weakness: Each other.

But Gabriel's got a secret, a hidden monster that he's afraid Maddy could never overcome... And Maddy's got issues that she's afraid Gabe will never understand. They quickly realize that they need each other to be whole, but at the same time they know that they've got demons to fight.

And the problem with demons is that they never die quietly

 

Expected publication: August 6th 2013 by Forever

 

Out of Play By Jolene Perry

Rock star drummer Bishop Riley doesn't have a drug problem. Celebrities—especially ones suffering from anxiety—just need a little help taking the edge off sometimes. After downing a few too many pills, Bishop wakes up in the hospital facing an intervention. If he wants to stay in the band, he’ll have to detox while under house arrest in Seldon, Alaska.　

Hockey player Penny Jones can't imagine a life outside of Seldon. Though she has tons of scholarship offers to all the best schools, the last thing she wants is to leave. Who'll take care of her absentminded gramps? Not her mother, who can’t even be bothered to come home from work, let alone deal with their new tenants next door.

Penny’s not interested in dealing with Bishop’s crappy attitude, and Bishop’s too busy sneaking pills to care. Until he starts hanging out with Gramps and begins to see what he’s been missing. If Bishop wants a chance with the fiery girl next door, he’ll have to admit he has a problem and kick it. Too bad addiction is hard to kick…and Bishop’s about to run out of time

Expected publication: August 6th 2013 by Entangled: Teen

 

 

While it Lasts (Sea Breeze #3) by Abbi Glines

Cage brings his playboy prowess to the countryside as the Sea Breeze hookups continue, from self-published phenomenon Abbi Glines.Low broke Cage’s heart by getting with Marcus in Because of Low. Cage went into a tailspin that ended in a DUI. In order to salvage his baseball scholarship—the one thing he truly valued besides Low—Cage must take a summer job. At a farm. Away from Sea Breeze. With lots of cows, but no hot girls. Maybe that’s what Cage needs to get back on track.

But wait—there’s that hostile daughter of the farm boss. She’s pretty and occasionally sweet, and there seems to be a lot of sadness and mystery behind her anger. Cage is dying to strip her down—physically and mentally—in the back of the barn. But is he prepared for what will happen afterward?

Published August 6th 2013 by Simon Pulse

 

 

Love Stinks Anathology

 

Love is magical. Love is amazing. But every once in a while love stinks! We’ve all been there. Heartbreak spawning crafty ideas of revenge. The “it’s not you, it’s me˝ syndrome. Well, this book celebrates all those love-bumps along the great highway of life. Fourteen YA authors have come together to reveal the truth about the dark side of love that few people talk about. But with a lot of humor and a bit of mystery, you might not mind too much that LOVE STINKS!

LOVE STINKS! is the second anthology from tween/teen publisher Ambush Books. Featuring stories by Vivi Barnes (Olivia Twisted), Marni Bates (Awkward, Decked with Holly, Invisible), Eldritch Black (Book of Kindly Deaths), Karice Bolton (the Witch Avenue and Watchers series), Naomi Canale, Cecily Chase (aka Cecily White…Prophecy Girl), Rachel Clarke, Shanyn Day, Tara Gonzalez, Laurie McLean (Knight Moves), Doug Rees (Vampire High, The Juliet Spell, Majix), Lynda K. Scott (Great Escapes B&B), Linda Wisdom (50 Ways to Hex Your Lover, A Demon Does It Better) and Carol Wolf, (Summoning, Binding), LOVE STINKS! will take you on a roller coaster of red hot goodness that will make you laugh, cry and everything in between.

 

Rel. Date: August 13, 2013; Publisher: Ambush Books

 

Into the Deep by Samantha Young

 

Live young. Live hard. Love deep.Charley Redford was just an ordinary girl until Jake Caplin moved to her small town in Indiana and convinced her she was extraordinary. Almost from day one Jake pulled Charley into the deep and promised he was right there with her. But when a tragic incident darkened Jake’s life he waded out into the shallows and left Charley behind.

Almost four years later Charley thinks she’s moved on. That is until she takes a study year abroad in Edinburgh and bumps into none other than Jake Caplin at a party with his new girlfriend. The bad-boy-turned-good attempts to convince Charley to forgive him, and as her best friend starts spending time with Jake’s, Charley calls a truce, only to find herself tumbling back into a friendship with him.

As they grow closer, the spark between them flares and begins playing havoc with their lives and relationships. When jealousy and longing rear their destructive heads, Charley and Jake struggle to come to grips with what they mean to one another.

And even if they work it out, there is no guarantee Charley will ever trust Jake to lead her back into the deep…

 

Expected publication: August 13th 2013 by Samantha Young

 

Lake Thirteen by Greg Herren

 

It seemed like a good idea at the time…

Every summer three families take a trip together—this year it’s to a remote resort in the mountains of upstate New York. Scotty, a teenager who’s just come out, is nervous about how his friends will react to him. A late night visit to an old nearby cemetery seems like a great idea to the bored teens, but the old cemetery holds dark secrets hidden for almost a century—secrets that might have been better left undisturbed.

And what originally seemed like a boring week in the mountains gradually becomes a nightmare of terror for the teens and their families…

Expected publication: August 13th 2013 by Bold Strokes Books

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Between #1) by April Genevieve Tucholke

You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery...who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch

 

Expected publication: August 15th 2013 by Dial

 

Now I know that there are some that have an earlier release and should have been on my earlier book releases of the week but what it is that searching for books being released in an certain month takes time. So that is why I've created another Book Releases post to give those that didn't make on the last post a chance to shine on my blog.

Book Releases: July 30 - August 13

Under my watchful cat eyes and searching for my next mouse watch, here are some books to check out that are being released between the end of July to mid August.

Soul Screamers Volume 3 (Soul Screamers #5, 5.5, 6) By Rachel Vincent

What happens when the reapers come for Kaylee? Don't miss Volume Three of New York Times bestselling author Rachel Vincent's compelling, spellbinding Soul Screamers series.

IF I DIE
Thanks to her mother's sacrifice, Kaylee Cavanaugh has lived most of her life on borrowed time, but now that borrowed time is almost up. Kaylee has only seven days left to prepare for the end. To say goodbye. And yeah, to stop an incubus from preying on her high school. Tick tock...

BEFORE I WAKE
Dying wasn't easy for Kaylee, but faking life is a whole new kind of struggle. The only good moments are those spent in Tod's arms. But death hasn't stopped her old enemies, and now everyone Kaylee loves is in danger....

NEVER TO SLEEP First time in print!
Sophie Cavanaugh is sick of the social fallout from her cousin Kaylee's mental issues. Doesn't she realize people think "crazy" runs in the family? But then a cute boy, a fateful scream and a trip to a nightmare world leave Sophie wondering just what's real-and how to get home....

Soul Screamers... The last thing you hear before you die

Paperback, 768 pages

Published July 30th 2013 by Harlequin Teen

 

I have been waiting for this Volume to come out, not only because of it beautiful rays of yellow which is different from all the other color for the Soul Screamers. This volume contains "Never To Sleep" a novella of Sophie's point of view between If I DIE and Before I Wake. As a fan of the series it still dawns to me on this day why I haven't read Never To Sleep when I've read all of the other novella, so my paws will be clawing for this book as soon it hits my bookstore.

 

Kitty in the Underworld (Kitty Norville #12) by Carrie Vaughn

 

 

 

As Denver adjusts to a new master vampire, Kitty gets word of an intruder in the Denver werewolf pack’s territory, and she investigates the challenge to her authority. She follows the scent of the lycanthrope through the mountains where she is lured into a trap, tranquilized, and captured. When she wakes up, she finds herself in a defunct silver mine: the perfect cage for a werewolf. Her captors are a mysterious cult seeking to induct Kitty into their ranks in a ritual they hope will put an end to Dux Bellorum. Though skeptical of their power, even Kitty finds herself struggling to resist joining their cause. Whatever she decides, they expect Kitty to join them in their plot . . . willingly or otherwise.

Mass Market Paperback, 320 pages

Published July 30th 2013 by Tor Boook

 

 

 

 

 

 

Huge fan of Kitty Norville, while I still have books 6-12 to read and only have books 1-7. I just might have to wait until Christmas to buy this book since I'm only about half way into the series. Will Kitty kick some butt? I imagine she will but what else does the Underworld present? 

 

Indelible (The Twixt #1) by Dawn Metcalf

Some things are permanent.

Indelible.

And they cannot be changed back.
Joy Malone learns this the night she sees a stranger with all-black eyes across a crowded room—right before the mystery boy tries to cut out her eye. Instead, the wound accidentally marks her as property of Indelible Ink, and this dangerous mistake thrusts Joy into an incomprehensible world—a world of monsters at the window, glowing girls on the doorstep, and a life that will never be the same.

Now, Joy must pretend to be Ink’s chosen one—his helper, his love, his something for the foreseeable future...and failure to be convincing means a painful death for them both. Swept into a world of monsters, illusion, immortal honor and revenge, Joy discovers that sometimes, there are no mistakes.

Somewhere between reality and myth lies…

THE TWIXT

Paperback, 384 pages

Published July 30th 2013 by Harlequin Teen

 

 

 

Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill

Merit has been a vampire for only a short while, but she’s already seen a lifetime’s worth of trouble. She and her Master, centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, have risked their lives time and again to save the city they love. But not all of Chicago is loving them back.

Anti-vampire riots are erupting all over town, striking vampires where it hurts the most. A splinter group armed with Molotov cocktails and deep-seated hate is intent on clearing the fanged from the Windy City come hell or high water.

Merit and her allies rush to figure out who’s behind the attacks, who will be targeted next, and whether there’s any way to stop the wanton destruction. The battle for Chicago is just beginning, and Merit is running out of time.

Paperback, 368 pages

Expected publication: August 6th 2013 by NAL Penguin

 

While I haven't read the series, I've heard lot about it and the anticipation for Biting Bad equals the craze of a cat with catnip. So whenether I put this on my Mouse watch or not, this is a book I am hoping to get my paws on.

Elegy (Watersong #4) by Amanda Hocking

 

Readers won't want to miss the explosive final book in the Watersong series by New York Times bestselling author Amanda HockingNow that Gemma holds the key to breaking the siren curse, the stakes have never been higher. At last, a future with those she loves—and a romance with Alex—is close enough to touch...but not if Penn has anything to say about it. Penn is more determined than ever to have Daniel for her own and to destroy Gemma and Harper along the way, and Penn always gets what she wants. Now a final explosive battle is about to begin, and the winner will take everything Gemma holds dear.

 

Hardcover, 542 pages

Expected publication: August 6th 2013 by St. Martin's Griffin

 

 

 

 

Hover (The Taking #2) by Melissa West

On Earth, seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander was taught to never peek, but if she hopes to survive life on her new planet, Loge, her eyes must never shut. Because in this world, pleasure is everything, held up by a ruling body that keeps their people in check by giving them what they want and closing their eyes to what's really happening around them. The only hope Loge has is to move its people to Earth, and they have a plan.

Thousands of humans crossed over to Loge after a poisonous neurotoxin released into Earth’s atmosphere, nearly killing them. They sought refuge in hopes of finding a new life, but what they became were slaves, built to siege war against their home planet. That is, unless Ari and Jackson can stop them. But on Loge, nothing is as it seems…and no one can be trusted.
 

Paperback, 352 pages

Expected publication: August 13th 2013 by Entangled: Teen

 

 

 

 

False Sight (A False Novel) by Dan Krokos

 

All Miranda wants is a normal life. She's determined to move past the horrible truth of her origin as a clone so she can enjoy time with her boyfriend, Peter, and the rest of her friends at school. But Miranda quickly learns that there's no such thing as normal - not for a girl who was raised to be a weapon. When one of her teammates turns rogue, it begins a war that puts the world in jeopardy. Now Miranda must follow her instincts - not her heart - in order to save everything she's fought so hard to keep. with the image of a terrible future seared into her mind, what will she have to sacrifice to protect the people she loves?

Dan Krokos's sequel to the tour de force False Memory is a mind-blowing thriller with high-octane action that will leave readers begging for the final book in this bold and powerful trilogy.

     

Hardcover, 336 pages

Expected publication: August 13th 2013 by Hyperion 

 

I've already read an ARC from Netgallery of False Sight, and while I'm still working on the review, I still want this book in paperform. The review I hope to have posted the week of its released. Book One "False Memory" will and should be live by Friday or Saturday since I'm taking so slow writing the review. It's not a bad book but I still need to wrap my head around it along with my notes.

 

Don't forget to check in for more Book Releases this month of August ., . . I can't believe August is already here where did the time go? But also keep an eye out for my Mouse Watch posts I'd think I'll have a couple this month.

 

On an end note's . . .  MEEEOOW