Cover Crazy Tuesday!

Is it okay to judge a book by its cover? Hmmmm, I try really hard not too, but the reality is....I cannot help it!! In this respect, books are just like food. Before diving in for a great big bite, I imagine what the book will be like based on the cover.. A nice scrumptious beefy guy on the cover calls, rather begs for me to rip him wide open. I mean tear the book open, not the guy, {geesh, I would never do such a thing, wink! wink!} Unfortunately, and with that said, if the cover doesn't wet my whistle...I'll likely give it a "Thanks but no thanks" pass.. I know this sounds harsh.. and yes, I've probably turned down some really good books as a result of my not digging the cover, but I can't help it!!

Without further adeau..This weeks "Yummilicious" cover award goes to...

Best Intentions , Book 2
Dance of Souls (A Ghost Cat Book) 
By:  Mandy M. Roth
Published By: Raven Happy Hour
Published: Jan 07, 2011
ISBN # 9781452496337

Hello Mr. Hawtness! Dance of Souls is written by "new to me" author, Mandy M. Roth. Here's the book's description:

Mason Blackwolf doesn’t want much out of life. He’s easy going. He’s alpha of his pack of werewolves, best friends with a shape shifting cougar and the great-grandson of a powerful Native American Shaman. A normal day for him consists of dealing with inter-pack politics, seducing beautiful women and then, if he’s lucky, relaxing and not thinking about much beyond that. When it becomes clear his grandfather has sent him on a wild goose chase, Mason stops at a roadside bar for a beer. He gets more than he’s bargained for when a tall, sexy blonde enters the establishment. She catches not only his eye but the wolf’s attention as well. She’s also off limits. In a big way. To Mason, it’s simply another layer that adds to her appeal. She’s a temptation he doesn’t want to resist and if he has his way, she’ll be thoroughly claimed before the night is out.

 

Review: Love Immortal by Felicity Heaton

 Rescued from monsters by Julian, a mysterious immortal, Lauren discovers that she's the latest incarnation of a goddess on an ancient mission to defeat the first werewolf, Lycaon, before he gains revenge on Zeus. Pulled into a dark world, she fights for her life, protected by Julian and people with amazing powers. But can Lauren succeed in defeating Lycaon when all of her predecessors have failed? [Book blurb from B&N]

Reminiscent of a classic fairy tale, Love Immortal is a beautifully written paranormal romance novel that stays with the reader long after the final page is read. Love Immortal explores the world of vampires, necromancers, soul stealer's, mystical creatures, gods, and goddesses, all of which must come together to break the curse of a sadistic werewolf.  Ms. Heaton delivers a wonderful story filled with fast paced action, intense fight scenes, amazing secondary characters, and an emotionally tortured hero, who by the way, has just earned a top spot on my "book boyfriends" list.

Lauren is just an average girl. That is, until a pack of werewolves attacks her and she realizes  that monsters really do exist. In walks Julian, a handsome and mysterious man who comes to her rescue. Julian is an Arcadian commander with one job to do. Keep Lauren alive through her 35th birthday so she can defeat Lycaon, the first werewolf ever made. Lycaon, Lauren, and Julian are all tied to a curse that binds them in a never ending battle. With each defeat awarded to Lycaon, Lauren dies and comes back reincarnated only to repeat the process over and over again. 

With each death, Julian, an immortal.  lives only to see the woman he gave his human life for, Illia come back with no memory of him or the love they once shared. A shell of a man, Julian's heart is broken. Centuries of pain and defeat consumes him. That is, until Illia comes back as Lauren. Lauren is different than all the others. She is also different than Illia, a fact that Julian becomes all too aware of. Lauren is sweet, kind, compassionate, and more beautiful than all her predecessors. All too quickly, Lauren ignites the extinguished flame in Julian's heart. The question is, will he survive if she breaks it again? 


I absolutely loved this book. My first read by author, Felicity Heaton blew me away.. Everything about this book speaks to the romantic at heart. Julian, the hero is so wounded and each memory he has is so painful. As a reader, I felt like jumping in the book and rescuing him. I also fell in love with Heaton's side characters, mainly Kuga, Piper, Duke, Astra, and Morgan. Talk about a bunch of misfits!! The group, also known as Ghost, fight side by side with Lauren and Julian to defeat Lycaon.  As a whole, the team faces allot, including deception and loss, the latter of which is a devastating blow to the team as well as a tear jerker.. so, reader beware!! I sure hope Ms. Heaton continues to write in this world, if not about Julian and Lauren, than about the Ghost team, especially Kuga. Final thoughts: I was both expectantly and pleasantly surprised with this book. A great read,  one Paranormal Romance lovers will shelve alongside their favorite page turners.

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5

Book Information

Title: Love Immortal

Author: Felicity Heaton

Publisher: Felicity Heaton via SMASHWORDS

Release Date: January 2011'

**Book provided by Author for review purposes 

Author News & Updates: Chloe Neill

Chloe Neill fans will be happy to know that the back cover for Drink Deep, the fifth book in the Chicago Vampireland Vampires series (one of my personal favorites)has been released. If your a Charlaine Harris or Jeaniene Frost fan, then you must check this series out. Neill's writing is one of sharp-wit, mystery, and hialariousness (look, i just made up a new word, go me!!) Half the time, I read these books and say, "Oh my God, I would totally do that" or "I would totally think/say that". If this sounds like your cup of mocha, then make sure to check out book 1 in the series, Some Girls Bite

Here's a sneak peak of Drink Deep's back cover blurb....

Clouds are brewing over Cadogan House, and recently turned vampire Merit can't tell if this is the darkness before the dawn or the calm before the storm. With the city itself in turmoil over paranormals and thestate threatening to pass a paranormal registration act, times haven'tbeen this precarious for vampires since they came out of the closet. Ifonly they could lay low for a bit, and let the mortals calm down.

That's when the waters of Lake Michigan suddenly turn pitch black-and things really start getting ugly.

Chicago's mayor insists it's nothing to worry about, but Merit knows only the darkest magic could have woven a spell powerful enough to change the very fabric of nature. She'll have to turn to friends old and new to find out who's behind this, and stop them before it's too latefor vampires and humans alike. (blurb posted on Author's blog)