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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Tuesday Releases #21

PUBLISHER: Harper Voyager
Condemned and shunned for black magic, Rachel Morgan has three days to get to the annual witches’ conference and clear her name, or be trapped in the demonic ever-after . . . forever after. But a witch, an elf, a living vampire, and a pixy in one car going across the country? Talk about a recipe for certain disaster, even without being the targets for assassination. For after centuries of torment, a fearsome demon walks in the sunlight—freed at last to slay the innocent and devour their souls. But his ultimate goal is Rachel Morgan, and in the fight for survival that follows, even embracing her own demonic nature may not be enough to save her. 






 PUBLISHER: HarperCollins
The Summer King is missing; the Dark Court is bleeding; and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey. Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar to strengthen his court against the coming war. Donia longs for fiery passion even as she coolly readies the Winter Court for battle. And Seth, sworn brother of the Dark King and heir to the High Queen, is about to make a mistake that could cost his life. Love, despair, and betrayal ignite the Faery Courts, and in the final conflict, some will win . . . and some will lose everything. The thrilling conclusion to Melissa Marr's New York Times bestselling Wicked Lovely series will leave readers breathless. 



PUBLISHER: Greenwillow Books
Eden didn't expect Az. Not his saunter down the beach toward her. Not his unbelievable pick up line. Not the instant, undeniable connection. And not his wings. Yeah. So long happily-ever-after. Now trapped between life and death, cursed to spread chaos with her every touch, Eden could be the key in the eternal struggle between heaven and hell. All because she gave her heart to one of the Fallen, an angel cast out of heaven. She may lose everything she ever had. She may be betrayed by those she loves most. But Eden will not be a pawn in anyone else's game. Her heart is her own. And that's only the beginning of the end.




PUBLISHER: Zebra
New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead takes readers back to the Otherworld, an embattled realm mystically entwined with our world--and ruled by one woman's dangerous choice. . . Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land's queen, she's fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful gentry fear. . . Who Eugenie can trust is the hardest part. Fairy king Dorian has his own agenda for aiding her search. And Kiyo, her shape-shifter ex-boyfriend, has every reason to betray her along the way. To control the Crown's ever-consuming powers, Eugenie will have to confront an unimaginable temptation--one that will put her soul and the fate of two worlds in mortal peril. . . Praise for Richelle Mead's Storm Born. . .


PUBLISHER: Simon Pulse
Violet McKenna isn’t a normal girl with normal teenage issues; she has more to contend with than most people could handle. Violet thought she was just crazy when she had a vivid vision of her dad’s murder. Her life started falling apart when her premonition came true. She’s had flashes of other events too. The problem was nobody believed her until she found a new school: Winterhaven. At Winterhaven, Violet finally feels like she belongs. She quickly finds a close group friends and discovers that they too have psychic ‘gifts’—as do all the students at Winterhaven. But as soon as she feels settled she discovers the most intriguing and alluring boy she has ever met, and things quickly go awry. As the attraction between them grows, intense visions of the boy’s death start to haunt her. In her premonitions the secret he is unwilling to share begins to reveal itself. And to Violet's horror, she learns that their destinies are intertwined in a critical--and deadly--way.



PUBLISHER: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day.     Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.




 PUBLISHER: Simon Pulse
Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long dead mother: Run. Ari can sense that someone, or something, is getting closer than they should. But it’s impossible to protect herself when she doesn’t know what she’s running from or why she is being pursued. She knows only one thing: she must return to her birthplace of New 2, the lush rebuilt city of New Orleans. Upon arriving, she discovers that New 2 is very...different. Here, Ari is seemingly normal. But every creature she encounters, no matter how deadly or horrifying, is afraid of her. Ari won’t stop until she knows why. But some truths are too haunting, too terrifying, to ever be revealed.


PUBLISHER: Mira
Chloe Marin was lucky. She was just a teenager when a beachside party mansion turned into a bloodbath. According to authorities, the killers were later found dead in the swamp. Chloe's not so sure.Ten years later, as a psychologist consulting with the cops, she gets drawn in to the disappearance of a swimsuit model. Everyone assumes the girl ran off for some fun in the sun—everyone but Chloe, who's been visited by the model's ghost.Someone else is interested in the dead girl: Luke Cane, a P.I. investigating the disappearance for her father. Chloe and Luke barely trust one another, but they agree on the important things—they will bend the law to catch these killers, and there is an undeniable attraction between them.When another mass murder occurs, Chloe's beginning to think her presence is no longer a coincidence….




 HAPPY READING

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Review: THE KEEPERS (Heather Graham)

Title: The Keepers (The Keepers Trilogy #1)
Author: Heather Graham
Rating: 3.5 of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Copy provided by Harlequin
288 Pages, 4.21 x 6.62 x 0.76 in
October 1, 2010
Harlequin
0373618441
9780373618446

Harlequin | October 1, 2010 | Mass Market Paperbound

At the core of New Orleans lie the otherworldly vampires and shape-shifters that hide in plain sight among mankind. As one of the Keepers, an elite group possessing superior skill and strength, Fiona MacDonald''s duty is to maintain peace in a place where one vampire''s bite could ignite war. When Detective Jagger DeFarge, a vampire, is called in at the discovery of a body drained of blood, both the detective and Fiona must join uneasy forces. Jagger will stop at nothing to find the murderer— including working with the sensual and suspicious Fiona. As more die, it becomes clear that this isn''t the work of an ordinary vampire. No one is safe. So when the killer''s attention turns to Fiona, will Jagger risk destroying his own species to protect the woman he so passionately desires?
The Keepers: Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts…



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 Disclaimer: I try my best not to provide spoilers in my reviews, however, sometimes in order to be effective in my review of the novel, spoilers may happen unintentionally. If you want to avoid any possible spoilers, please refrain from reading. 


 I've been a fan of Heather's Graham for a long time. It was Heather Graham's A Pirates Pleasure that introduced me to the world of fictional romance novels. I was lucky enough to receive Heather's Graham's novel, The Keepers along with the other two novels in the trilogy from Harlequin Nocturne.

The Keepers is a novel which takes place in New Orleans, during our present time. The town is just beginning to come back to life after the devastation of Katrina. This story begins with a short prologue introducing the reader to the underground paranormal community that lives amongst the human populous in New Orleans. It also gives us a quick briefing on who the Keepers are and what their roles are within the paranormal community.

There are two main protagonists in this novel, one of which focuses on Detective Jagger DeFarge. Not only is he a well loved police officer in New Orleans, he is also a respected Vampire who is constantly trying to keep the peace between the human world as well as his own underground world. He is accompanied with Keeper of the Vampires, Fiona MacDonald as the novels second POV. She along with her two sisters preside over the underground paranormal population, keeping the peace and making sure things run smoothly. Fiona is an interesting character and I felt she could have been slightly more developed. In terms of likability, she fell flat for me. There wasn't a lot going on with her, although she had one of the most important parts in the novel.

This first novel in The Keepers Trilogy was really well done, aside from my subtle dislike for Fiona. The plot of the novel was interesting. There were enough twists and turns to keep the reader in suspense throughout the whole novel. I really enjoy how Heather Graham sets up her murder mysteries. There is always the romantic element weaved within the plot, but it never overpowers the actual storyline. Graham also incorporates a touch of the Gothic, adding to her novels an eerie feeling throughout.

The only problem I found with this story was the lack of depth and passion in Jagger and Fiona's relationship. Everything felt a little rushed. From the time both characters make contact in the story, until their eventual pairing. You can sense the care and love that is present in the relationship throughout the duration of the novel, but it lacks a depths and urgency that Heather Graham is able too and has created in her other works of fiction.

I think that readers will enjoy this story immensely. It is hard to not get caught up in the world Graham has created and the beauty of New Orleans. The inclusion of the New Orleans landscape, architecture, and overall imagery is a beautiful touch in creating a believable world.

I can't wait to dive into the next two stories and immerse myself into this mysterious world of Keepers and paranormal beings.

I recommend this novel for an +18 audience since there are sexually explicit scenes, although extremely tasteful and not graphic in any nature.


*A special thank you to Emma at Harlequin for providing me with this book.


For more information about the book you can visit the Harlequin Website, browse The Keepers, follow them on Twitter or visit their Facebook page.  Happy reading!

-Ashley

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