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Betrayal

(Immortal #2)

by: Gillian Shields

Publishing Date: 8/3/10

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Genre: YA

Source: Kindle Edition (Bought)

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Description:

There are the small betrayals: the unkind word, the petty lies. And there are the betrayals that break hearts, destroy worlds, and turn the strong sweet light of day into bitter dust.

When Evie Johnson started at Wyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies, her life changed in ways she couldn't possibly have envisioned: the discovery of her link with Lady Agnes, her special bond with Helen and Sarah, and their sisterhood in the astonishing secrets of the Mystic Way. Above all, Evie's love for Sebastian has turned her world upside down.

Now Evie returns to Wyldcliffe for another term and more danger. Surrounded by enemies, she lives every day in fear that Sebastian will fall into the darkness of servitude to the Unconquered Lords. The Wyldcliffe coven is plotting to destroy Evie and use Sebastian to secure their own immortality. Evie and her sisters must master the power of the Talisman before it is too late. But could it be Sebastian himself who will ultimately betray Evie? 

My Review:

(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm in 2010)

My thoughts on Betrayal was a little skeptical at first. Could it live up to Immortal? Well, it actually did and BETTER. Maybe because we learned a little more about Sebastian and why he was in love with Evie. I didn't like the beginning at first until it finally picked up. I loved the ending. It took a twist at the end, which I wasn't expecting. Evie was thrown into a love obstacle which put her and Sebastian in a bit of a mess. Then the author put another character in the story which had me wondering what the heck was going on. Did I already mention that I loved the ending? I'm sorry the book had to end. I was hoping there would be more to the story and maybe there is. The Author hasn't put anything out yet. I'm hoping the author goes more into detail with Evie and what she can do.

Sorry I won't go into much more detail about the book, but if you haven't read the first book, then I definitely don't want to give away this book. You have to read the first one.

I bought both "Immortal" and "Betrayal" on my Kindle. =)

I'm definitely going to keep up with other books written by Gillian

The Demon Lover

(Fairwick Chronicles #1)

by: Juliet Dark

Publishing Date: 12/27/11

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Source: Netgalley

Genre: Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy

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Description:

Since accepting a teaching position at remote Fairwick College in upstate New York, Callie McFay has experienced the same disturbingly erotic dream every night: A mist enters her bedroom, then takes the shape of a virile, seductive stranger who proceeds to ravish her in the most toe-curling, wholly satisfying ways possible. Perhaps these dreams are the result of writing her bestselling book, The Sex Lives of Demon Lovers. After all, Callie’s lifelong passion is the intersection of lurid fairy tales and Gothic literature—which is why she finds herself at Fairwick’s renowned folklore department, living in a once-stately Victorian house that, at first sight, seemed to call her name.
But Callie soon realizes that her dreams are alarmingly real. She has a demon lover—an incubus—and he will seduce her, pleasure her, and eventually suck the very life from her. Then Callie makes another startling discovery: He’s not the only mythical creature in Fairwick. As the tenured witches of the college and the resident fairies in the surrounding woods prepare to cast out the incubus, Callie must accomplish something infinitely more difficult—banishing this demon lover from her heart.

My Review: 
Did you ever buy a book because the cover captured your attention?   
Well...this book definitely captured mine when I saw it in Netgalley.  I didn't even bother to read the description to find out what the book was about before I requested it.  I usually don't ever do that, but for some reason I did with this one.  The cover just drew me in.  I have a weakness of beautiful book covers.  Oh...I have a obsession with the color blue...which didn't help either.
I tend to describe the book in my words in the beginning, but found that is a waste of time sometimes...so instead I'm going to type up what I loved and disliked about the book.
Once I started reading "The Demon Lover", I a hard time reading it at first.  The first few chapters just wasn't capturing my attention like all other books I've read and you would think it would with how Juliet Dark threw in a love scene in the very beginning.  I very sexy, seductive Man who creeps into my dreams...why wouldn't I love this book?  I had to put this book down several times and come back to read it.  I thought if I put it down...the book would miraculously capture my heart like other books have...Unfortunately, the book didn't capture my attention until the very end.  I was determined to finish this book though.  I hate starting a book and not being able to finish it.  It's a big pet peeve of mine.
The Author tended to describe certain things in detail for too long...and I lost interest.  Once she started writing about dilemmas for the character Callie...then the book caught my interest again.  Although, it was back and worth getting my attention which I hate.  Ugh!
I adored Callie in the book.  Her intelligence and her determination, made me realize her character reminded me of myself.  Although, there were points in the story where I could've slapped Callie silly.  Wake up, girl...something is seriously wrong with Fairwick and what is happening to you.  
I can't stand a book that is predictable...which "The Demon Lover" was to me.  It may not be for other readers, but for some reason I was able to pick out what was happening and not get the "Awe" feeling.  I knew what was going on with Callie.
Callie's dreams in the beginning is what spiked my love for the book.  Once I found out who and what was going into her dreams, I felt I had to read the book even more and not put it down anymore.  I love reading books about Incubus's.  Callie's love life really was rough at first since she lived far away from her boyfriend, Paul...maybe the Incubus was doing her a favor.  I think my favorite character would have to be the Incubus in the story.  He was the main plot to the book...but Juliet did throw in other stuff, that maybe shouldn't of been added. 
I always love trying out new authors who I have never read from.  Juliet Dark created a very Gothic supernatural world.  I did feel like I was actually in the book sometimes with the dark, supernatural way she wrote.  Her writing style is definitely different to what I'm used to, but it's not a horrible thing.  I look forward to reading the next book in the series.  I just hope the next book I won't have to put down.  Maybe I should shut myself away from the world when I read the next book...unfortunately that won't happen when I'm a mother of two girls who hate seeing me with a book in front of my face.  They want to know what I'm reading, but unfortunately their not even close to the age, where they need to read the books I read.  =) 
I recommend this book for anyone who loves Gothic style Romance.  You'll find yourself in a world where your not used to...if you think this book is any style compared to Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, etc.
Juliet Dark, has her own writing style.  =)  

50 Ways to Hex Your Lover

(Jazz Tremaine #1)

by: Linda Wisdom

Publishing Date: 1/1/08

Publisher: Source Books

Source: Library Book
Genre: Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy

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Description:

Jazz can't decide whether to scorch him with a fireball or jump into bed with him.

Jasmine Tremaine, a witch who can't stay out of trouble.

Nikolai Gregorivich, a drop-dead gorgeous vampire cop on the trail of a serial killer.

The sizzling love affair between Jazz and Nick has been off-again, on-again-for about 300 years. Mostly off, lately. But now Nick needs Jazz's help, and while Jazz and Nick try to figure out their own hearts and resist their ever-increasing attraction, they must steer clear of a maniacal killer with super-supernatural powers. They are surrounded by a hilarious cast of oddball paranormal characters, including Irma, the chain-smoking ghost who haunts Jazz's sports car, Dweezil, her ghoul of a boss, and Fluff and Puff, a pair of bunny slippers with sharp teeth and short tempers (watch your ankles)!

My Review:

If you like humor to your Paranormal Stories...you will definitely enjoy this book, "50 Ways to Hex Your Lover".  Linda Wisdom and her writing style has won me over.  After reading the first two books to her "Demon Series", which is a spin off to the Jazz Tremaine Series...she definitely has a fan for life.  I wish I would've known about the Jazz Tremaine Series first though.  You learn some things about the Witches in this series to prepare for the Demon Series.  Oh well...I'm enjoying the Jazz Tremaine Series so far and looking forward to reading the next book.

First off, any book that involves a Witch that throws a fireball, a pair of bunny slippers that actually can eat you, and a sports car that has a ghost in it to keep you company...is a MUST-Read for me.  

I fell in love with the characters in this book...especially, the bunny slippers.  Can I get a pair for real?  No one would go through my shoes ever again to borrow.  Hehe!  

Jazz is a cool-ass witch who I would love to be.  She even has a sexy ex boyfriend who is a Vampire, who seems to come back into her life every once in awhile and stir up old feelings again.  Why did they break up in the first place?  

In this book, Nick, her sexy, gorgeous ex-boyfriend needs Jazz's help.  Some reason, Vampires are disappearing.  Why would Jazz want to help him though because her past is coming back to haunt her and she wants to kill the "Evil" Man, or thing, whatever he is, for good...because she thought she had already killed him.  

This book is full of twists and turns that will take you for a ride.  You will be laughing and also grinning.  You'll even get mad.  I really enjoyed reading every single chapter in this book.  

Any book that can me suck into the world that the Author created, is a keeper to me.  

Highly Recommended to readers who need a good laugh and need a break from dramatic books.  Definitely for Paranormal Lovers and Vampire Addicts.  It's about time a Good Witch Series is out there.  =)