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Showing posts with label Montgomerys and Armstrongs. Show all posts
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Cover Lust (34)
Welcome to Cover Lust, a weekly meme hosted by Book Lovin' Mamas specifically for showing off those Oh-So-Sexy book covers that we find ourselves drooling over.
Some credit goes to The Book Queen for our inspiration with her Lusting for Covers Meme.
To participate in the Cover Lust Meme:
~~Become a Follower of Book Lovin' Mamas (thru...GFC, Linky, Email).
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~~Create a post on your blog showing off your Sexy Cover for this week.
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Make sure to submit your link below so everyone can check out your Cover Lust.
That's it...very simple...and oh-so-sexy.
We look forward to seeing all the Cover Lust you all post.
Anna
Another beautiful cover for Maya Banks Historicals!!! I absolutely LOVE this series and I adore the covers! They are by far Maya's best books covers in my opinion and the stories and darn near her best stories! I can not wait for this book to release so I can finally read about one of the Armstrong's FINALLY!!! :)
Highland Ever After
(The Montgomery's & Armstrong's #3)
Publishing Date: 9/24/13
Publisher: Ballentine Books
Genre: Historical Romance
Description
After Scotland’s three strongest clans forge a formidable alliance, an uneasy king plots to consolidate power. Knowing that true strength lies in possessing land, fealty, and hearts, he orders sweet Taliesan McHugh to submit to a marriage that will give him control of the coveted McHugh keep. A tender beauty, Taliesan accepts her fate, certain that her lame leg has made her undesirable to any man—until she is swept into the powerful embrace of rugged, devilishly sensual Brodie Armstrong, a warrior who vows to shield her from brutality at any cost.
Fearless and bold, Brodie refuses his king’s command to stand down. Instead, he conspires to rescue the rare beauty whose bravery and innocence stir his blood as no woman ever has. As desperate power struggles reverberate throughout the Highlands, Brodie defies his king and devotes himself to the only mission that commands his loyalty, his blood, and his honor: winning Taliesan’s heart.
FranJessca
Oh boy...this cover is friggin' AWESOME!! I came across it on Alison Kent's website and fell in love with it. This cover wins over my heart not only because of the cover model's abs and low riding jeans....but that gun got my attention as well. I have the first book to the series and have been meaning to read it for awhile now...and now I must catch up in time before "Unforgettable" releases.
This has to be my FAVE cover of the series so far. *sigh*
(wiping drool off my laptop now) =)
Unforgettable
(The Dalton Gang Series #3)
Publishing Date: August 2013
Publisher: Berkley Heat
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Description:
The infamous Dalton Gang was once known for riding—and playing—hard. Now, as owners of the Dalton Ranch in Crow Hill, Texas, they’re working from sunup to sundown. But one look from the right woman can tempt them back into the saddle… When a walk on the wild side turned into a nightmare for Everly Grant, she escaped her abusive ex by taking a job with Crow Hill's small newspaper. Now assigned to write a human-interest story on the return of the Dalton Gang, she soon discovers that Boone Mitchell could give her plenty more than a good interview. As much as she craves safety, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Boone’s dangerous streak. Before she takes the cowboy to bed, she lays down the law: There are no strings attached, and she’s the one in charge. That’s fine for Boone. In fact, Everly teaches him things no other woman ever dared. Soon they find themselves wanting more than their simple arrangement will allow. But to get there, Everly will have to open up in ways she thought she never could…
Anna
Another beautiful cover for Maya Banks Historicals!!! I absolutely LOVE this series and I adore the covers! They are by far Maya's best books covers in my opinion and the stories and darn near her best stories! I can not wait for this book to release so I can finally read about one of the Armstrong's FINALLY!!! :)
(The Montgomery's & Armstrong's #3)
Publishing Date: 9/24/13
Publisher: Ballentine Books
Genre: Historical Romance
Description
After Scotland’s three strongest clans forge a formidable alliance, an uneasy king plots to consolidate power. Knowing that true strength lies in possessing land, fealty, and hearts, he orders sweet Taliesan McHugh to submit to a marriage that will give him control of the coveted McHugh keep. A tender beauty, Taliesan accepts her fate, certain that her lame leg has made her undesirable to any man—until she is swept into the powerful embrace of rugged, devilishly sensual Brodie Armstrong, a warrior who vows to shield her from brutality at any cost.
Fearless and bold, Brodie refuses his king’s command to stand down. Instead, he conspires to rescue the rare beauty whose bravery and innocence stir his blood as no woman ever has. As desperate power struggles reverberate throughout the Highlands, Brodie defies his king and devotes himself to the only mission that commands his loyalty, his blood, and his honor: winning Taliesan’s heart.
FranJessca
Oh boy...this cover is friggin' AWESOME!! I came across it on Alison Kent's website and fell in love with it. This cover wins over my heart not only because of the cover model's abs and low riding jeans....but that gun got my attention as well. I have the first book to the series and have been meaning to read it for awhile now...and now I must catch up in time before "Unforgettable" releases.
This has to be my FAVE cover of the series so far. *sigh*
(wiping drool off my laptop now) =)
(The Dalton Gang Series #3)
Publishing Date: August 2013
Publisher: Berkley Heat
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Description:
The infamous Dalton Gang was once known for riding—and playing—hard. Now, as owners of the Dalton Ranch in Crow Hill, Texas, they’re working from sunup to sundown. But one look from the right woman can tempt them back into the saddle… When a walk on the wild side turned into a nightmare for Everly Grant, she escaped her abusive ex by taking a job with Crow Hill's small newspaper. Now assigned to write a human-interest story on the return of the Dalton Gang, she soon discovers that Boone Mitchell could give her plenty more than a good interview. As much as she craves safety, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Boone’s dangerous streak. Before she takes the cowboy to bed, she lays down the law: There are no strings attached, and she’s the one in charge. That’s fine for Boone. In fact, Everly teaches him things no other woman ever dared. Soon they find themselves wanting more than their simple arrangement will allow. But to get there, Everly will have to open up in ways she thought she never could…
TLC tour for HIGHLANDER MOST WANTED by Maya Banks
Welcome to Book Lovin’ Mamas Maya! We are so excited to have
you here today! I’m a huge fan of yours and this series!!!
Thank you for having me and thank
you so much for your support! xoxo
1. Can you
tell us one interesting or random thing about yourself that we can't find on
the internet?
I melt down VERY easily. I don’t handle stress very well, especially when I’m traveling and out of my comfort zone. My husband laughs at me because my brain cells completely short circuit when I’m in a stressful situation. All common sense flees and I end up a complete blithering idiot!
2. What is
your favorite type of character to write? Least favorite?
I love really alpha, super protective heroes that while they may have a hard outer shell, the inside is a heart of gold and a huge soft spot for the heroine. And I love tortured heroines. I love to write heroines who have to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and grow stronger because of it. I don’t have a least favorite because if I don’t love a characters, I just won’t write it.
3. When you
are deep into writing what is your biggest pet peeve?
Being interrupted!
4. Which
character from the series was your favorite to write and why?
That’s hard because I adored Eveline and Graeme. Graeme was the perfect combination of an alpha warrior and a tender, understanding lover. And Eveline is a heroine who has had to overcome a lot and becomes stronger for it. But I also really really love Bowen and Genevieve. Again, Genevieve has endured a lot of hardship and yet she remains strong and undefeated. And Bowen is the perfect hero for her. Kind, gentle and understanding and very cherishing and protective of her while still remaining that warrior alpha male.
5. What can
we expect for the future of the Montgomerys and Armstrongs?
Coming in September is Highland Ever After which features Brodie Armstrong and Taliesan McHugh, who you first meet in Highlander Most Wanted. After their story, I plan to do stories for Teague Montgomery, Aiden Armstrong and finally Rorie Montgomery. I’m just not sure of the order yet :)
Thank you so much for being here today and we hope you will
come back again very soon!
Thanks so much for having me!
Book Description
In Highlander Most Wanted, a reclusive woman content to live
in the shadows shows a Highland warrior the true meaning of love.
Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of
McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her
for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of
clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still,
her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of
returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep
to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess.
But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be
awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting.
Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding
and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce
determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But
wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving
Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from
her—even if it means losing her forever.
You can read Anna's 5 Moon review HERE
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Monday, April 1st: Sharon’s Garden of Book Reviews
Tuesday, April 2nd: Mom in Love with Fiction
Wednesday, April 3rd: Love, Romance, Passion
Thursday, April 4th: In the Hammock
Saturday, April 6th: Unabridged Chick
Monday, April 8th: A Chick Who Reads
Tuesday, April 9th: Ticket to Anywhere
Wednesday, April 10th: Passionate Encounters
Thursday, April 11th: The Romanceaholic
Monday, April 15th: 5 Minutes for Books
Wednesday, April 17th: Romancing the Book
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ARC Review: "Highlander Most Wanted" by Maya Banks
Highlander Most Wanted
(The Montgomery’s and Armstrongs #2)
Author: Maya Banks
Publisher: Ballantine
Books
Release Date: 3/19/13
Genre: Historucal Romance
Source: NetGalley
Author’s Website: www.mayabanks.com
Description
In Highlander Most Wanted, a reclusive woman content to live
in the shadows shows a Highland warrior the true meaning of love.
Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of
McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her
for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of
clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still,
her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of
returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep
to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess.
But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be
awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting.
Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding
and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce
determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But
wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving
Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from
her—even if it means losing her forever.
Review
As always, this was another great book from Maya! I am completely enchanted with these men, both Montgomery's and Armstrong's! I loved this one even more than Eveline and Graeme's story.
This story starts up shortly after the ending of the previous book, Never Seduce a Scot. Bowen moved in to seek revenge for what was done to his brother, Graeme's wife Eveline by Ian McHugh. What he finds when he arrives back at the McHugh keep is a clan who has been abandoned and have no real way to survive on their own. Bowen being as good a man as his brother Graeme, he steps up and takes over until his brother decided what is to be done with the McHugh clan.
Genevieve was a prisoner to the nasty Ian McHugh and she's physically and mentally scarred by the abuse done to her by Ian and his men but once he died she became free again. She longs for peace and solitude away from the clan that ruined her life but meeting Bowen she finds that she might still have some fight left in her.
Genevieve's story is so heartbreaking! I won't give details because that would ruin it but what has been done to her is unspeakable! It was a great thing to see her open herself up to Bowen and OMG that man is SUCH a sweetie! I about melted a few different times. Seriously, he had me swooning! Maya KNOWS how to write a man!
It was nice to get to see more of the Armstrong's in this book. I'm so hoping for one of Eveline's brothers to get their own book soon! :)
Overall this was a great read! As expected Maya's writing is fantastic, the characters were enjoyable and well written and I've said this before but I'm saying it again, these men are HOT! LOVE me some highlanders! ;) You don't have to read Never Seduce a Scot first but seriously ladies, you don't wanna miss Graeme! Bowen is just as good but they are totally different too. So I recommend this whole series to all romance lovers because you absolutely have to experience The Montgomery's and the Armstrong's! :)
This story starts up shortly after the ending of the previous book, Never Seduce a Scot. Bowen moved in to seek revenge for what was done to his brother, Graeme's wife Eveline by Ian McHugh. What he finds when he arrives back at the McHugh keep is a clan who has been abandoned and have no real way to survive on their own. Bowen being as good a man as his brother Graeme, he steps up and takes over until his brother decided what is to be done with the McHugh clan.
Genevieve was a prisoner to the nasty Ian McHugh and she's physically and mentally scarred by the abuse done to her by Ian and his men but once he died she became free again. She longs for peace and solitude away from the clan that ruined her life but meeting Bowen she finds that she might still have some fight left in her.
Genevieve's story is so heartbreaking! I won't give details because that would ruin it but what has been done to her is unspeakable! It was a great thing to see her open herself up to Bowen and OMG that man is SUCH a sweetie! I about melted a few different times. Seriously, he had me swooning! Maya KNOWS how to write a man!
It was nice to get to see more of the Armstrong's in this book. I'm so hoping for one of Eveline's brothers to get their own book soon! :)
Overall this was a great read! As expected Maya's writing is fantastic, the characters were enjoyable and well written and I've said this before but I'm saying it again, these men are HOT! LOVE me some highlanders! ;) You don't have to read Never Seduce a Scot first but seriously ladies, you don't wanna miss Graeme! Bowen is just as good but they are totally different too. So I recommend this whole series to all romance lovers because you absolutely have to experience The Montgomery's and the Armstrong's! :)
Monday, September 24, 2012
ARC Review - "Never Seduce a Scot" by Maya Banks
Never Seduce a Scot
(The Montgomerys and Armstrongs #1)
Author: Maya Banks
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: 9/25/12
Genre: Historical Romance
Source: Edelweiss
Author’s Website: www.mayabanks.com
Description
As a way to bring two rival clans together the king has
ordered that Graeme Montgomery, laird to the Montgomery clan, marry Eveline
Armstrong, laird to the Armstrong clan’s only daughter. Everyone believes
Eveline to be daft or touched, not all there, because of a fall that occurred a
few years before but that’s not the case at all. She’s deaf, not daft, yet she
can still understand what people say by reading their lips, but she’s happy
with her life so she doesn’t correct anyone. Now that she’ll be marrying Graeme
though, she’ll have a totally new way of life to learn, and a whole clan of people
that hate her to deal with.
Graeme is not happy with his chosen wife. He wanted a family
and a wife who could be his lover and friend and give him children, but now
that won’t happen because he’s been ordered to marry a woman who’s not all
there. But once he gets to know her, he learns her secret and finds out that
his dream of a real family can come true and he may even learn to love his extraordinary
wife because she is just that special.
Now that they both have a chance at a happy fulfilling life,
they must convince their clans of that too and worry about an enemy who wants
it all ended. Can they bring their enemy families together and can Eveline win
the love of Graeme’s clan or are they forever doomed to live with this hatred
for the rest of their lives?
Review
This was a really beautiful story! Maya has outdone herself
with this book, it’s even better than her other three historicals combined. :)
With her brilliant writing style and incredibly lovable characters, it’s
impossible to not be sucked into this story and fall in love with the
characters.
Graeme is one of my very favorite heroes I’ve ever read
before. He’s kind and caring towards his clan and fiercely loyal to his people.
And with Eveline, *sigh* he’s such a wonderful man to her. He had every right
to be angry and hate her, but he welcomed her with open arms and tried to make
sure his clan did the same. And when they didn’t, which is so terrible, he
makes sure they know exactly what will happen to them if it happens to her again.
And Eveline, she is such a brave woman with more spirit than she knows what to
do with. Instead of feeling sorry for herself when she was stuck with a clan
she knows hates her and taken from her family, she held her head high and
worked as hard as ever to try and earn their love and loyalty and when they
just treat her like the lowest of the low she gets back up and keeps trying.
Both of these characters are more than just great characters, they’re
inspirational, they’re everything good in life and set a great example for how
every person should be towards everyone. Together they melt the pages too.
Whew, those love scenes were so sweet and sexy. Some of Maya’s best work is in
this book. Trust me, I know. ;)
I also enjoyed all of the secondary characters, specifically
Rory, Graeme’s sister and both his brothers and Eveline’s brothers. I can’t
wait to see what Maya does with them. I really hope they each get their own
books because they’re all drool worthy too. ;) As for Graeme’s clan members,
well I wish I could jump into the book and strangle them for some of the awful
things they did to poor Eveline, who didn’t deserve it but at least they made
up for it when it counted.
All in all, this was a fantastic read! Plenty of lovable
characters, a little action, a little drama and lots of sweet love scenes
(which make the book extra good in my opinion). I give this book 5 Moons and I
recommend it to all Maya Banks fans for sure and those who love Historical
Romance and even some Contemporary fans will love it too! :) Now I have to be
patient for the next book to release….
Monday, September 3, 2012
Cover Lust (12)
Welcome to Cover Lust, a weekly meme hosted by Book Lovin' Mamas specifically for showing off those Oh-So-Sexy book covers that we find ourselves drooling over.
Some credit goes to The Book Queen for our inspiration with her Lusting for Covers Meme.
To participate in the Cover Lust Meme:
~~Become a Follower of Book Lovin' Mamas (thru...GFC, Linky, Email).
~~
~~Create a post on your blog showing off your Sexy Cover for this week.
~~
Make sure to submit your link below so everyone can check out your Cover Lust.
That's it...very simple...and oh-so-sexy.
We look forward to seeing all the Cover Lust you all post.
Anna
I just finished the first book in this series and I absolutely LOVED it! It was my most favorite book of Maya's to date but I have every expectation that this book will surpass that with flying colors! I am SO looking forward to getting my hands on this book, I really hope I can manage to get an ARC of it like I did with the first book. Until then though, I plan to admire this cover! It's such a beautiful cover!!!
Highlander Most Wanted
(The Montgomery's and Armstrongs #2)
by: Maya Banks
Expected Release Date: February 26, 2012
Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting.
Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her—even if it means losing her forever.
FranJessca
I was browsing Goodreads the other day and saw this cover. =) Love a man with tattoos. I have to read this series soon because I've heard nothing but good things about it. I have plenty of time to read the other books before this one releases the beginning of 2013. Let's hope though I can find the time though. I will make time no matter what because I want to buy this book when it comes out. =)
Anna
I just finished the first book in this series and I absolutely LOVED it! It was my most favorite book of Maya's to date but I have every expectation that this book will surpass that with flying colors! I am SO looking forward to getting my hands on this book, I really hope I can manage to get an ARC of it like I did with the first book. Until then though, I plan to admire this cover! It's such a beautiful cover!!!
(The Montgomery's and Armstrongs #2)
by: Maya Banks
Expected Release Date: February 26, 2012
Genevieve McInnes is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting.
Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her—even if it means losing her forever.
FranJessca
I was browsing Goodreads the other day and saw this cover. =) Love a man with tattoos. I have to read this series soon because I've heard nothing but good things about it. I have plenty of time to read the other books before this one releases the beginning of 2013. Let's hope though I can find the time though. I will make time no matter what because I want to buy this book when it comes out. =)
Immortal Craving
by: Kendra Leigh Castle
Expected Release Date: 1/29/13
The last-and most lethal-of his kind . . .
Wild, uncontrollable, and powerful, the lion-shifting Rakshasa were hunted down by vicious rival vampires who feared their dark, magical abilities. Somehow one survived, and now, after centuries of hiding, Tasmin Singh reemerges as fierce and fearless as ever at the door of the Lilim queen, seeking answers . . . and sanctuary.
The human best friend to a vampire queen, Bay Harper traded her quiet, comfortable life for a world filled with immortal assassins, warring werewolves . . . and this hauntingly sexy shifter. Only Bay's gentle touch can subdue Tasmin's inner demons, even as he brings out a passion and sensuality she never imagined she could feel. But when a bloody struggle threatens to tear them apart, can Bay risk everything on her faith in him-or will his dark side be stronger than even their all-consuming desire?
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