{Review, This or That & Giveaway} Never Forget by Emma Hart

Never Forget 
by Emma Hart
Series: Memories (#1)
Source: eARC provided by author
Available as of February 22, 2013
Amazon 

A city girl.

A small town boy.

A summer they'll never forget.

Spending the summer at her Grammy's in Lilac Bay, Devon, is city girl Alexis 'Lexy' Edwards idea of hell. That is, until she reconnects with her childhood friend, Jen, and meets Alec Johnson.

Alec is the kind of guy Lexy knows she needs to stay away from. He's the village flirt, ridiculously hot and very dangerous to her self control. But there's a problem – she can't seem to keep him out, even though she knows he'll break her heart.

As Alec slowly strips away Lexy's defences and the two embark on a summer romance she never wanted, their feelings grow to more than either expected. But nothing lasts forever, and reality intrudes.

As her world is shaken to it's core, Lexy's self made prediction comes true when she discovers she's spent six weeks surrounded by secrets. Kept out by her family and the only guy she's ever trusted, she falls apart.

And when Grammy tells her that 'you might not end up where you wanted to be, but you'll always end up where you're meant to be,' she has to figure out if her meant to be is back home in London, or if it's been in Devon the whole time.

I've only read a few books that are written in a different dialect. Never Forget is one of those books, but I can honestly say that it didn't bother me one bit. In fact, it was quite fun to read. Emma Hart stole my heart from page one and I'll never forget Alec and Lexy's summer romance.

Lexy Edwards has been dreading the summer long visit she would be making to Lilac Bay. Then she gets there and not only does she find out that Grammy ran into her old friend Jen and has a phone number for her favorite granddaughter, but that Grammy also has some very attractive guy working in her garden. Her summer is starting to look up...

I adored Lexy and Alec's story, but to say there wasn't another character that made me smile every time she was around would be a lie. Grammy was a hoot. I mean really. I don't know how many passages I highlighted because she was so open and said things I wouldn't expect a grandma to say. I looked forward to her next appearance because she would make a conversation that I would have expected to be awkward into something lighthearted and hysterical. I can't tell you the number of times I died laughing when Grammy was around.

Besides Grammy's hysterics there is so much to say that I don't know where to begin. I guess first I'll start with how Alec and Lexy ended up together. I love that Alec had to prove himself to her. He was such a womanizer before he met her and I love that he set out on a mission to show her that there was more to him than just the rumors. Going along the same lines, I love that Lexy didn't just give in to him and jump on the summer romance bandwagon before getting to know him. I also love how glued to the pages I was. I was swept away from page one and I enjoyed every minute of Lexy's summer. There was never a time while reading that I found myself bored or uninterested in the story.

Overall, Never Forget was by far one of my favorite new adult reads to date. It was exciting, heartbreaking, and the ending almost did me in. If you want a story that will keep you mesmerized and on a warm beach for a few hours, pick this up asap! You won't regret it!!

With Emma Hart!

Chocolate or vanilla? 
Chocolate.

Summer or Winter? 

Hmmm, summer

Morning or Night? 

Night.

Tea or Coffee? 

Hot chocolate.

Cake or Pie? 

Neither.

Pen or Pencil? 

Pen

High Heels or Flats? 

Flats

Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston? 

Jennifer Aniston

Mac or PC? 

PC

Shopping: Online or In Store? 

Both.

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By day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine and writes books.

She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She has two new series planned as well as her New Adult Romance, Never Forget, due February 2013. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes.

Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.



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FTC Disclosure:  I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion.  

{Review, This or That, & Giveaway} DreamKiller by Heather Hildenbrand

DreamKiller 
by Heather Hildenbrand
Publisher: Accendo Press
Source: e-copy provided by author
Available as of December 2012
Amazon | Barnes & Noble

They call her the DreamKiller.
Silent, stealthy, and above all, accurate, as long as she carries out exactly what her dreams predict. Marlena Gormand kills to protect. Herself. Her way of life. The children at Little Hearts Orphanage. Until she learns these are not the reasons she’s been asked to kill. Not at all.

Azura Mkesky is the headmistress of Little Hearts Orphanage and the only parent-figure Marlena remembers. Azura taught Marlena everything she knows, from her combat skills to her unswerving loyalty to their cause. And Azura has always been there for her. But Azura has a secret. One that she’s used and manipulated Marlena and everyone else in order to protect.

Lukas Hristov knows Azura’s heart is dark—from both personal experience and the visions provided by his Sight. For too long, he’s stood aside while Azura’s reach of power and deception expands. When he can take it no longer and emerges from the shadows, he comes face to face with Marlena. For him, she is where it began. And she is where it ends. He is determined to make this right, to make her believe the truth.

And as the story unravels, Marlena begins to question whose secrets her dreams really protect.

Heather Hildenbrand did it again! I absolutely love how quickly she can jump to the action. From page one I was hooked and tearing through the pages of DreamKiller. It was an alluring read that kept me captivated and dying to know how it would all end.

Since Marlena was a little girl she has had the gift to see her next kill while dreaming. She reports to Azura, the head of the orphanage and the one person Marlena looks to as a mother figure, every morning with her dreams and makes a plan to put her dream into action. Until one day when the truth of what she's doing is revealed.

DreamKiller is the mash up of all three novellas Heather wrote for The Specials Series. It was a super quick, fast-paced read that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. While it was a relatively short book, it still packed the punch of a full length novel in half the pages. I felt like I still got to really know Marlena because of all the background information that unraveled throughout the story. Her tale was bittersweet and the ending left a huge happy grin on my face.

Overall, DreamKiller was a fantastic read that ended in a great place. For those of you who have read her Dirty Blood series, you will most definitely enjoy this book. For those of you who have never read Heather's books but would like a quick, easy read with a touch of paranormal abilities, this book is definitely up your alley.

Heather is a mother to two adorable children who are both so much like her, that she's scared of their teenage years and is open to six-figure offers from anyone who wants to handle the 13-17 age range.

She lives in coastal Virginia and works from home, part time, as a property manager. She writes YA paranormal romance and reads it, too, so if you know of a great book/series, feel free to suggest it to her. Some of her faves are Twilight, Hunger Games, and the Mortal Instruments series. #TeamJace #TeamPeeta #TeamJacobbutEdwardishottoo #AlsoImightbeaddictedtohashtags

When she's not writing or reading, she's chasing her kids around the house or lying on the beach, soaking in those delicious, pre-cancerous rays.

Heather love Mexican food, hate socks with sandals, and if her house was on fire, the one thing she'd grab is her DVR player.

You can find Heather...

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I asked Heather to join me on the blog today for a few quick questions...

Chocolate or vanilla? 

Chocolate! Duh!

Summer or Winter? 

Summer.

Morning or Night? 

This one’s hard. Night I guess because I hate waking up. Then again, once I get moving and have my coffee, my brain is sharpest in the morning. Go figure. Can I say midday??

Tea or Coffee? 

In case you didn’t get it from the last answer… Coffee.

Cake or Pie? 

Cake. Without a lot of icing. Cheesecake preferably.

Pen or Pencil? 

Pen. Or Highlighters. Love those!

High Heels or Flats? 

Barefoot.

Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Aniston? 

Jolie ten years ago.

Mac or PC? 

PC

Shopping: Online or In Store? 

In store. I need to smell the “new” smell to get the whole experience. It releases endorphins or something, I swear.

Heather has offered one of my followers 

an ecopy of DreamKiller!!

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{Review, This or That, Giveaway} North Pole High: A Rebel Without a Claus by Candace Jane Kringle

North Pole High: A Rebel Without a Claus 
by Candace Jane Kringle
Pages: 314
Source: paperback provided by author
Available as of October 2, 2012
Amazon 

MEET SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD CANDYCANE CLAUS. She's the most popular girl at North Pole High. Her father is world-famous. And every day is Christmas. What more could any girl want?

BOYS! And the new boy, Rudy Tutti, is hot chocolate. But he hates anything to do with Christmas!

When Candy and Rudy are forced to work together on a school Christmas-tree project, her world is turned upside down: Her grades start to suffer, she loses her taste for ice cream, and now the two North-Star-cross'd teens must contend with her overprotective father — Santa Claus — before Christmas is ruined for EVERYONE!

To say that North Pole High: A Rebel Without a Claus was an adorable read is a complete and total understatement! Candace Jane Kringle wrote a heartwarming story that made me laugh, cringe, and hope her relationship would prevail. 

Candycane Claus thinks the world of her boyfriend Tinsel. They have been together for two years, but the moment Rudy Tutti steps into town Candy's world changes. All of her friends are making him the butt of their jokes until she declares him to be "hot chocolate" and her boyfriend get jealous. 

I enjoyed every word in the pages of this book. Never was a swear world observed. Although, that would be because of the cute lingo used in the North Pole. Each of the euphemisms were utterly charming and made me giggle. I love that Candycane didn't dilly dally around with Tinsel when she knew what she wanted. There was no love triangle to muddle through for her. There were some challenges she had to face with her friends and family, but she got through everything. There were a few moments where I questioned her actions, but she ended up right where she was supposed to. The pacing was fantastic and I felt like Candycane was really conversational and elaborated when she needed to. Her story made me smile.

Overall, North Pole High was an entertaining read that had me laughing and rooting for the underdog. If you want an adorable romance centered around the Christmas spirit, you've found your book. It is perfect for the holidays!

Egg Nog or Hot Cider
EGG NOG!

Angel or Star (Tree Topper)
Star. :)

Warm Cozy Fires or Snow Pods
LOL. Snow Pods!

Red or Green
Red.

Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Christmas Eve. (My dad is so tired when he gets back from delivering all those toys, so we have to be super quiet around the house on Christmas Day.)

Real Tree or Fake Tree
Real, duh.

Fudge or Cookies
COOKIEEEEES!

Candy Canes or Peppermint Milkshakes
Ooh, that's almost a trick question. Candy canes!!!!

Candace Jane Kringle is a junior at North Pole High. She likes candy canes, unicorn races, and making snow angels. Her father is the most well-known and beloved toymaker and toy distributor in the world. Her memoir, North Pole High: A Rebel Without a Claus , is her first book. After high school, she plans to enroll at North Pole University and write more books, maybe even some fiction. :)

You can find Candace...

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This or That with Amanda Burke

Hi everyone! I'm here today with the Amanda Burke, the author of Ruby.
I asked her a few "This or That" questions and here is what she said....

Coffee or Tea:  Tea
Print or E-Book:  Print
Pirates or Ninjas:  Pirates
Vampires or Werewovles:  Werewolves
Talk or Text:  Talk


Me...
Coffee, Print, Pirates, Werewolves, Text

What about you?
Let me know in the comments!

About Ruby: 

When Ruby is sent to live in a huge manor with her distant grandmother, she has no idea what the future holds. It’s hard enough to deal with a new town and a mysterious boy. Little does she know that she’s part of a prophecy that dates back to the Salem Witch Hunts.

Years ago, a witch cast a spell on the one child who could save the world from darkness – and it’s Ruby’s job to protect it.

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