[Book Review + Giveaway] Heavenly Hell by Aria Williams

Heavenly Hell
Aria Williams

You'd think being stuck in the body of a beautiful seventeen year old girl forever would be a gift. But when you are fallen, it is more like a curse.

Indiana was a beautiful angel, enjoying the perks of Heaven, until she was tricked by a demon to fall in love with him. She was forced to fall from Heaven and remain in her seventeen year old form, banished to Earth, for all of eternity. 

Now, unable to cope with her banishment, she is a seemingly normal seventeen year old girl by day, while she spends her nights punishing men for the wrongs they have committed against women. 

Although Indiana has lived on Earth for thousands of years, she recently settled into a small town, where she has finally been able to make some lasting friendships. When a handsome, mysterious boy comes to town, Indiana knows something is not right. He might end up her ally, or she might end up in the fight of her life

ARC copy was provided by the author in exchange for honest review.

After being tricked into falling in love with a demon, Indiana was banished to Earth and was forced to live in a body of a beautiful 17-year old girl for the rest of the eternity. Being beautiful was a blessing but also a curse because it caught attention of men with bad intentions.

After losing her first real friend on Earth, Indy decides to protect women from men that do not treat them right. But when she meets Nate, she knows something is off. He is after her and he is determined to make sure that she does not walk this Earth any longer. Even if she is starting to have feelings for him and knows that the world that they live in might change in the worse way possible.

OMG. I would have to say that this was by far the best “angel-demon” book that I have read so far. With amazing, detailed writing and well developed characters, this story really came to live. I had so many emotions about this book and my heart was literally pounding out of my chest when Nate started going after Indy! And she was so freaking badass! I love MC that can take care of themselves and kick some serious ass.

But it’s a cliffhanger. Totally forgot that it was only Book One and it came unexpectedly. So I will hurry up and get the second book because I’m obsessed with this series now :D

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I am an author with Limitless Publishing who loves to write YA and Paranormal Romance.

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[Book Review] Shooting Scars by Karina Halle

Shooting Scars
Karina Halle

Sometimes the right choice can be the deadliest.

When Ellie Watt made the ultimate sacrifice for Camden McQueen, she never thought it would be easy. But walking away with her ex-lover, Javier Bernal, in order to ensure Camden’s safety has brought a whole new set of dangers. With Javier’s plans for Ellie growing more secretive by the moment, Ellie must find a way to stay ahead of the game before her past swallows her whole.

Meanwhile, Camden’s new life is short-lived. Fueled by revenge and pursued by authorities, he teams up with an unlikely partner in order to save Ellie. But as Camden toes the line between love and retribution, he realizes that in order to get back the woman he loves, he may have to lose himself in the process. He might just turn into the very man he’s hunting.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

OH. MY. GOSH. 5 Incredibly Sexy & Dangerously Beautiful Scars.. ahem I mean Stars!

Shooting Scars was an incredible story that continued with Ellie’s adventures. In this book we are able to see Ellie’s and Camden’s POV since the last time they parted their ways. Being inside of Camden’s head was incredibly refreshing and was interesting to see what he had to go through in order to “save” Ellie. 

“I'd be there no matter what she chose, even if she wanted another lover, another life, I would still be there when she fell. When she wanted to run. When she wanted to come home.”

Ellie is now being captive by Javier and regrets making her choice. She doesn’t know what is happening with Camden but one thing for sure: there is something that Javier wants from her and she has no choice but to listen to him. Old feelings for him are gone but after traveling to Mexico for their mission, she is torn and confused because her heart says one thing but her mind and body – another. 

“We were only our bodies, only our lust, and, maybe, just maybe, only two tortured souls.”

Camden decided to start his life over with Sophia with his son but doesn’t know if she truly trusts him. After a little mix up with her family, he contacts Gus about his new documents. But what happens throughout his journey after he decides to go after Ellie and save her, changes him from in side out. 

“When you had nothing, you had to take what you could get, even if you knew it would hurt you in the end. A love that starts out under a lie is bound to kill you, and sometimes you lived to tell the tale.”

Other reviews:

On Every Street (The Artists Trilogy #0.5)

Sins & Needles (The Artists Trilogy #1)

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[Waiting On Wednesday] #9

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming books that we eagerly anticipate and cannot wait to get here!

Expected Publication: October 8th, 2013

A week ago, Dinah’s cousin Claire cut her wrists.

Five days ago, Dinah found Claire’s diary and discovered why.

Three days ago, Dinah stopped crying and came up with a plan.

Two days ago, she ditched her piercings and bleached the black dye from her hair.

Yesterday, knee socks and uniform plaid became a predator’s camouflage.

Today, she’ll find the boy who broke Claire.

By tomorrow, he’ll wish he were dead.(

WHY AM I WAITING ON IT?

Every single book that seems to have some sort of revenge-theme for it, always gets my attention! And with some bad-ass female lead?? Umm yes please! I always love when the MC is able to take care of herself and not just fall for some guy. And even though this is considered as Contemporary genre, it is mixed with YA and Mystery/Thriller which is always intriguing. 

This seems to be a big hit with the Goodreads community as well! Almost every review that's already being posted seems to have steady 4-5 star ratings so I am really excited for this one!!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING ON THIS WEEK?

[Book Review] Say When by Tara West

Say When
Tara West

He told me to say when, but I can’t. Not with Andrés. It’s so hard to say anything when he’s trailing feather soft kisses down my neck, or when his touch sends hot currents of lust rippling across my skin. 

Then there’s the way he smiles and offers soft words of encouragement when I’m creating art, almost like he believes I have talent. 

He’s not like any guy I’ve ever met. Not like my ex-fiancée. Not like my father. He’s got me thinking that maybe we can have something more. More than just lust, degradation, and abuse. 

And now I’m scared, because that means I’ll have to trust him with more than just my body, but with my heart, too.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

”I don’t hear the music. I don’t see the people I know must be staring at us. All I hear, all I feel, is him. That’s when I lean up and whisper into his ear. “You told me to say when, right?”

“Right.” His answer is a throaty growl.

“When.”

Say When is a very deep romance novel that tells a story about two broken people trying to love and forget their demons. 

Christina is engaged with a man who her mother wants to marry. He has the power and the money and all she needs to do now is set the date for the wedding. But she cannot stand him and the thought of making love to him makes her sick. She finally is able to break it off with him and calls her friend to leave him with his nasty fart-breaths. Accidently running into a hot Latino makes her blood boil and maybe this new Christina can do something she never done before – a one night stand. But this one night stand end up something more and she might fall for someone she does not deserve. 

After Andres came back from Afghanistan, his nightmares are not ending. Meeting Christina and spending the night with her stopped the nightmares for one night and he needs to find out if there is something more than just one night. But even if she is different, he can’t stop wondering if he is not good for her. 

The first 30% of the book were FREAKING AMAZING!!! There was so much humor and I loved Christina! I just thought it was so hilarious how she left her fiancé and how her night turned out. But as the book went on, I didn’t have that connection that I originally had. I would want to see more of Andres POV because his was way more interesting than Christina’s was. 

Otherwise I really liked the writing but the second part of the book felt abandoned. Even though there were a lot of emotions involved between the characters, the way it was written was very disconnected and dead.

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[Top Ten Tuesday] #4

This is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish where each week bloggers share a list of books for the prompt given. 

This Week's Topic: Top Ten Books I wish were Taught in Schools

This one is a little tricky for me since I only moved to America in high school and have not discovered a lot of American classics. Here are 2 lists with Classics that I have read and that are still on my TBR list!

READ Classics. 

TBR Classics & Wish they taught in school.

What's on your list today? Leave the link below so I can stop by and check it out!! Happy Tuesday! xoxo

[Book Review + Giveaway] Crossing by Stacey Wallace Benefiel

Crossing
Stacey Wallace Benefiel

Due to heavy subject matter, Crossing is recommended for readers 17+.

He stole her lipstick…and her heart.

Twenty-year-old Dani Walker can’t believe her luck when she’s paired up with the gorgeous Liam Garrett as her Acting I scene partner – or when he ends up in her bed. Being a Plain Jane with a mouth on her hasn’t exactly served Dani well in the guy department. In fact, she’s had nothing but one night stands. Still, she lets go of her insecurities and falls for Liam, despite feeling like he’s holding something back.

When Dani finally discovers Liam’s secret, she must learn the true meaning of accepting the ones we love for who they are, or risk losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

Crossing is a very deep love story about two people who are realistic with their personalities and emotions. It’s not a cliché story about perfect girl and perfect boy having the most perfect relationship.

"Stop making excuses for why you can’t let yourself have this. It’s not conventional but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. What’s more important? Loving the man that loves you, or trying to achieve this bullshit idea you have of what a perfect relationship is supposed to be?”

Dani is not perfect. An aspiring college theatre major met Liam in a theatre class and does not think that a girl like her belongs with a guy like him. She knows that she’s not the skinniest girl in the world but she is confident in herself and doesn’t care. She’s corky, fun, and she is real.

Liam is charming and can have any girl that he wants. But he chooses Dani. He likes her for who she is and doesn’t care about other girls. Their love is real and the emotions and feelings that they have for each other cannot be ignored.

This was an amazing and absolutely beautiful story. This is the book that makes girls have that hope that their Price Charming is out there and all they need to do is wait. I was able to really connect with the characters and enjoy the story. A must read for everyone who wants to see true love through a real girl’s eyes. 

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About the Author

Stacey Wallace Benefiel is the author of the Zellie Wells trilogy, FOUND, the Day of Sacrifice series, The Toilet Business - a collection of essays,CROSSING, and multiple short stories.

She sometimes goes by S.W. Benefiel or Reina Stowe, but knows she's not foolin' anybody.

Stacey lives in an orange house in Beaverton, OR with her two young children.

staceywallacebenefiel.com

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[August Recap]

Oh my gosh! Where did August go? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was going away for 4th of July weekend! But August definitely was busy and flew by fast. Seattle is right on schedule and already had few showers. It's coat season!! But here's a little recap for the month of August and what is to be expected for September. 

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 "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire

"Sins & Needles" by Karina Halle

"Shooting Scars" by Karina Halle

"Dollhouse" by Anya Allyn

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Slide by Jill Hathaway

"Walking Disaster" by Jamie McGuire

"Living Backwards" by Tracy Sweeney

Don't Bite The Bridesmaid by Tiffany Allee

Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The Guys Are Props Club by Ingrid Seymour

Near & Far by Nicole Williams

Again by Brandy Jeffus

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Deeper We Fall by Chelsea M. Cameron

"Twisted" by K.A. Robinson

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"Deeper" by Blue Ashcroft

"Torn" by K.A. Robinson

Favorite book of the month

review coming soon.

In September I am expecting to review more books for NetGalley as well as some new Authors that I got in contact with! And I will be spending more time working on memes since this month I have not posted any. So stick around and don't forget to check back for new suggestions and giveaway!