Another 2 books finished, and one almost finished...

Well, I refuse to become behind in reviewing my books.  I can see the benefits, because I have just finished Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan and I am hanging out for the next one.  So one look here and I will be able to keep track of what I've read, and what I need to keep my eyes open for.  And despite some reviews I've read, I really enjoyed Immortal Beloved.  Nastasya has some issues to work through.  I suppose when you get to live for 400 some years, you would.  She seems to have found a haven, but this place is also fraught with problems.  Bring on the next one Cate.

Note to self...  Anything that Sherrilyn Kenyon writes I like if not love.  I finished No Mercy over the weekend and several times I wanted to go back and revisit some stories especially Acheron's and Nick's story.  Maybe separately they can fall down slightly but together with all the other books, pretty cool.  I'm looking forward to seeing how Nick's story pans out.  Did I mention that I really liked No Mercy.  I love Samina and her need to give all up for love and Dev was just a joker from start to finish.

Just in the middle of 'Touch of Evil' by C T Adams and Cathy Clamp.  Powering through this one as well.  I'm on a roll.

Dragons Prefer Blondes by Candace Havens

This was a really good book.  I haven't had the chance to read the first one yet, but I didn't miss it.  For background the Caruthers sisters are Guardian Keys who protect Earth from faries, dragons and all other sorts of things that go bump in the night.  Alex's speciality are Dragons and with the help of the security team and Jake Alex is trying to not be married off to a dragon by pretending that Jake is her boyfriend, she is also trying to track down dragons that are stealing humans and staying one step ahead of the Manteros.  All the while looking after her clubs and battling gryphons and being poisoned by toxic claws and trying to keep her mother (who is on the Council) off her back  Fantastic story, very fast paced, lots of action, lots of heated looks, lots of innuendo.  Borrow of buy, it's worth the effort

Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver

FINISHED!!!!  Nice book.  This is the story of Naphre and Alastor.  Alastor is a soul reaper and Naphre is a assassin for hire.  Alastor and his brothers are looking for their brother Lokan who has been killed and Alastor thinks that Naphre may have some evidence.  Obviously there is an attraction betoween Naphre and Alastor although Alastor is unsure about which side Naphre is on.  Naphre in her short life has been a Daughter of Aset and has also sold her sould to a demon to save her father.  They will face many trials and Alastor will prove his love for Naphre to the only goddess that matters.  I did like this book.  Alastor is a strong character and Naphre can certainly look after herself.  I am looking forward to reading the next in the series "Sins of the Flesh". 

I'm still here... Library Conference was great

Hi all,

That 'all' really means only me though.  But I am vain enough to like reading my own words.

I have been away and very busy for the last few days.  I had a library conference in Echuca which was absolutely fantastic and work as always has been busy and varied.  This time of the year is quietly called 'Tissues, pens and lollies' for very obvious reasons.

So what have I read????  Quite a few books over the last few days so the reviews won't be up to my usual standard (ha ha).  I have been lucky enough to read some really great books and I have much to look forward to when the 'next' in the series comes out.

Raven by Allison Van Diepen

I am a bit of a fan of a nice tattoo and this book.  I like the way that Allison writes.  This is a story about a girl called Nicole and the boy she is in love with Zin.  They both dance in a break dancing group and Nicole gets a job at the same club that Zin works at.  Zin carries a old secret with him and Nicole even though she is drawn to him can't get him to open up to her until she is attacked on her way home from work.  Zin opens up a whole new world to Nicole and she has to decide if she can live with what she has learnt.  It will affect her life in many extraordinary ways.   This is classed as Young Adult.  I loved this book and it had me hooked from page to page.  Read it!!!!

Stormwalker by Allyson James

It might seem that I love every book that I read, but I did LOVE this book.  I love Janet, I love Mick and I love Coyote.  Janet is a Stormwalker which means she can harness the power of the storms and use it for good.  She finds out that her mother is an evil goddess from 'Beneath' that needs Janet's powers to open a vortex so that she can escape and wreak havoc on the world.  Mick is her on again, off again boyfriend.  I wish there was a picture of him somewhere because I reckon he would be gorgeous.  Allyson's description is almost as good though.  Coyote is a 'God' who hasn't quite made up his mind about Janet yet.  There are several other characters who are just great including Sherriff Nash.  I can't recommend this highly enough.  Go out and get it!!!  And next in the series "Firewalker". 

I am just starting Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Holly Harper

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

It was a rush to finish this book as it was due back at the Library.  No fault of my local library's though, more my unrealistic expectations of myself and how many books I can read whilst working full-time.

I really liked this book.  It has been some time since I read the Mortal Instruments series so the fact that it was a prequel sat fine with me.  The ending answered all my questions that reading this book had created and I liked the different relationships that Clare created in this book.  Will was sort of shitting me for a bit but I grew to understand why he hides behind his wit and sarcasm.  I really liked Tessa.  She came across as a strong individual and I look forward to seeing how she copes with her powers and I wonder what other powers she might have.  It makes me want to go and re read City of Glass, just to see if it all ties in.

Next book I am reading is Demons Hunger by Eve Silver.

Half way through Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

I am liking this book!!!!

Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione

This is book no. 3 in the Demonica series and follows the store of Lore, a Seminus half breed demon and Idess, a earthbound angel whose job is to protect specific people called Primori.

I love a book that starts with a sex scene.  Call me a voyeur, so what!  Larissa Ione has a fantastically vivid imagination and the ability to draw you in right from the beginning.  I'm not saying that it is the sex scenes that are the primary object but it certainly does help.  Idess's job is to protect Kynan and Lore who is bound to a demon called Deth has been ordered to kill him.  Lore sacrificed himself into service to Deth because of his sister Sin and has to make 100 kills before he can be released.  Lore's special 'poser' is the ability to kill by one touch from his right arm and to save himself and his sister he attempts to trick Kynan into shaking his hand.  Idess feeling that Kynan is in trouble appears to stop Lore and ends up making herself known to Kynan and his friends Eidoldon, Wraith, Shade and Lore.  She has to explain why she is there and that she is protecting Kynan.

Both Lore and Idess are drawn to each other but can not trust each other.  Lore discovers that Idess can calm him and she can also touch his killing arm.  Idess will sacrifice her most wanted dream for Lore. 

Another book in many that I could not put down.  I have read other Demoncia novels and loved this one just as much.  I like the way Ione writes.  She doesn't forget her other characters and integrates them beautifully.  Another must read for anyone a fan of the paranormal romance.  I will be looking forward to Iona's next in the series "Sin Undone".