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Q. In books like the Sookie Stackhouse (True Blood) series the paranormal creature in question "comes out of the closet" and makes itself known to the world. Which mythical creature do you wish would come out of the closet, for real?

A. I am not gonna lie it would definitely have to be either the Vampires or the Demons. I have a huge thing for both. But of course my main love has always been for the Vampires. Definitely want me some vampires lol.

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Bewitching Blog Tours: Guest Post Stacey Thompson-Geer

Thank you Bookish Fairy Tale for having me today. I'm always excited to share my work with others. My latest Vampire story is Silver Moon and I'd love to share it with you today. :)

Silver Moon is the story of Rose, a Vampire that is sarcastic and bitchy. She doesn't care about the human race, but finds herself hunting a Werewolf before his Silver Moon. In my world, once a Werewolf is turned, they can't be killed by anything.

Moving

Hey guys Just wanted to stop and say hey for five minutes. Things have been really hectic and the posts might be lacking a bit this week. I am in the middle of moving and I am still trying to make sure the reviews and guest posts are posted on time. But I do want to apologize because some might not be posted on time. 


Moving is hectic and definitely not one of my favorite things to do. But as soon as things settle down the posts will be back to normal!


Thanks to everyone for understanding and again if you haven't checked it out. I am looking for other bloggers to help with a blog tour for Author Ednah Walters. So if you haven't checked it out go to that post. 


Thanks for understanding guys!! 

Review: Everlasting by Alyson Noel

Everlasting (The Immortals, #6)
Release Date: June 7 2011
Publisher: St Martins Griffin
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Genre:Supernatural/YA/Fiction
Source:Publisher

Goodreads Synopsis:
Everlasting is the sixth and final installment of the epic love story that has enchanted readers across the world. Ever and Damen have spent centuries facing down bitter rivals, jealous friends and their own worst fears-all in the hope of being together forever. Now in Everlasting, their destiny is finally within reach.

Will they be united-or torn apart forever? Readers will finally discover the truth in this anxiously awaited conclusion


My Thoughts:
The epic love story of Damen and Ever has come to an end. Is the ending what I thought would happen? Absolutely not. I did not think for one second that Alyson was going to take her character's where she did. 


Am I disappointed? Absolutely not. I think Alyson ended the series exactly the way it should have ended. I do not think that she could have ended it any more perfectly then she did. 


Ever is sent on one final quest to determine exactly where her heart and soul belong. Has it always been fated for her and Damen to be together or does the universe and karma have another plan for them?


The Immortals series has definitely been one of my all time favorite series. The character's and the ever changing story line have kept me intrigued ever since the first page of Evermore to the last page of Everlasting. 


I am going to miss the characters. I have come to grow with Ever and Damen on their quest to find love with each other and I am sad to see it end but all good things must come to an end right.


Definitely a must have series for my shelf and for all young adult readers. I think that The Immortals series will truly and forever live on to be Immortal amongst young readers. 


I Give This 4/5 Hearts!


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Need Bloggers for Betrayed Blog Tour

Hey guys. I need some bloggers who are interested in participating in a blog tour for Author Ednah Walters. She is the author of Awakened and Betrayed The Guardian Legacy Series. If you have not yet read Awakened well you guys are seriously missing out. You can find my review of Awakened here.

Awakened Betrayed (The Guardian Legacy, #2)

So if you are interested in participating please fill out the form:



To Find Ednah:
Ednah Walters Website
Ednah on Blogger
Ednah on Goodreads



Bewitching Blog Tours: Guest Post with author Lisa Kessler


Hi everyone –




Thanks Kristen for letting me take over your blog today!


It’s late at night here, so I was able to corral the Night Walker himself, Calisto Terana, for a quick interview.

Hi Calisto. Thanks for being here tonight.

You are most welcome. I owe you everything.

*fanning myself* Has anyone ever told you that you’ve got an amazing Spanish accent? *watching a smile pull at the corner of his sexy mouth… ahem* I’ll take that as a yes… Moving on, can you tell the people here who haven’t read your book yet, how you felt the moment you saw Kate again for the first time in over 200 years?

Each year on the evening of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, I brought fresh cut Romenya flowers to the Mission de Alcala in memory of my beloved Tala. I gave up my soul to the night shortly after her murder, and for over two centuries, I waited for her soul to be reborn.

I must confess that I had given up hope of ever seeing her smile again. *pausing he shakes his head*

But this time it was different?

*nodding* Si. After leaving the flowers at the base of the adobe cross in the courtyard, I noticed a woman slip out the sanctuary door before the Mass ended. She had her arms wrapped around her waist, and sighed as she stared up at the moon.

For a few minutes I stood frozen in the shadows, unable to breathe. The profile of her face looked… familiar. I watched her wander further into the courtyard, closer to me, and wrestled to keep hope at bay. My heart pounded, begging me to speak to her, to see if she finally lived again.

I started to walk away; sure I would only be disappointed again.

But there was something about this woman.

When she knelt to touch the Romneya flowers I left at the cross, my pulse raced. The centuries I endured without her evaporated in an instant. I needed a closer look. Clutching my hands into fists, I steeled my heart for disappointment. I approached her and cleared my throat in an attempt to keep from startling her.

When she sprang to her feet and turned to face me, her cheeks flushed with color, but it was her eyes that caused my heart to stop. In the lower corner of her right iris, I noticed the lighter crescent of color. She had the moon in her eyes.

I fought to keep my hands from trembling, and slowly took in the rest of her face. Her features were familiar, but not exactly as she had once been. Her skin was lighter now and the angle of her jaw softer, but her long black hair and her eyes were unchanged.

Tala lived again. I finally found her.

*dreamy sigh* Did she remember you too?

No. I made a pact that night not to use my powers to read her thoughts, or mesmerize her in any way. Since fate had finally offered me a second chance to love her, I wanted to fall in love with her all over again. I wanted to love the woman she was today and not the memory of who she had once been.

And did it work? *feeling my pulse race the moment he starts to smile*

Ah but I cannot tell you that. The readers need to discover the ending of the story for themselves, no?

*rolling my eyes because I can feel myself blushing* Okay, you’re probably right. Thanks for joining me on the blog, Calisto.

The pleasure is mine, Lisa Kessler.

*trying not to giggle as he takes my hand and presses a quick kiss to my knuckles* See you later! *watching him walk out of the blog*
Shew! Maybe I’ll start interviewing him more often! That accent gets me every time… Anyway, I hope Calisto intrigued you enough to pick up a copy of Night Walker! It’s available in eBook and Trade Paperback just about everywhere.

So do you believe in love at first sight? Could it be that you’ve met before in a past life? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Thanks so much for commenting!

Lisa

I want to thank Lisa and Calisto for joining us today. I know we all really enjoyed having you  both here.

THE NIGHT SERIES - Book One by Lisa Kessler


To Find The book Head on over to the Entangled Publishing Page!
Night Walker
View The Book Trailer
Books 2, 2 1/2, and 3 coming December 2011, January 2012, and June 2012

Review: Dark Flame by Alyson Noel

Dark Flame (The Immortals, #4)
Release Date: June 22 2010
Pages: 320
Publisher: St Martin's Griffin
Format: Hardcover
Genre:YA/Supernatural/Fiction
Series: The Immortals (#4)
Source:Bought



Goodreads Synopsis:
In Alyson Noel’s most darkly seductive Immortals novel yet, Ever fights for control of her body, her soul—and the timeless true love she’s been chasing for centuries.
Ever is trying to help Haven transition into life as an immortal. But with Haven drunk on her new powers and acting recklessly, she poses the ultimate threat—exposing their secret world to the outside. As Ever struggles to keep the Immortals hidden, it only propels Haven closer to the enemy—Roman and his evil companions

 At the same time, Ever delves deeper into dark magick to free Damen from Roman’s power. But when her spell backfires, it binds her to the one guy who’s hell-bent on her destruction. Now there’s a strange, foreign pulse coursing through her, and no matter what she does, she can’t stop thinking about Roman—and longing for his touch. As she struggles to resist the fiery attraction threatening to consume her, Roman is more than willing to take advantage of her weakened state…and Ever edges closer and closer to surrender.

 Frantic to break the spell before its too late, Ever turns to Jude for help, risking everything she knows and loves to save herself—and her future with Damen …

My Thoughts:
This amazing series contines with Dark Flame. Alyson Noel has created this amazing world where true love combined with hope and faith can transcend through the tests of time, literally. Just when you think that things cannot possibly get any worse for Ever and Damen well you thought wrong.

 One horrible situation after another and they continue to find their way through and strive to come out on top as best they can.

 I absolutely adore this series. A high energy and high octane suspensful thrill ride that has me gripping the pages and never wanting the roller coaster to end. There is something about Ever that I can't quiet put my finger on. I love taking the journey with her and feel everything she feels.

 The emotional roller coaster that Alyson puts Ever through is heartwrentching. I love the situations and her characters. Definitely a series that I am going to continue to love even when it's over.

If you have not yet picked up this amazing series, then you are missing out on an amazing love story that is tested to the very limits time and again.





Waiting on Wednesday

Silence (Hush, Hush, #3)

This week I am highly anticipating Silence book 3 in Becca Fitzpatricks amazing Hush Hush series. I cannot wait for more of Nora and Patch. Such an amazing series!
Silence is set to release October 4 2011 from Simon and Shuster

Giveaway:Sherrilyn Kenyon Retribution


I Wanted to share with everyone the book trailer for Sherrilyn Kenyon's Retribution. The latest in her Dark Hunter series which releases today!! Happy release day Sherriyn.
And in honor of Sherrilyn's release I am hosting a giveaway for a copy of Retribution that will be sent straight from the publisher.

So for your chance to win just comment below with a way to contact you. You must have a U.S mailing address this is coming from the Publisher. Giveaway ends Aug 11 and winner will be chosen by Aug 12/2011. Good Luck!

Bewitching Blog Tours: Author Sarah Gilman Out in the Blue

On a warm spring day, I got a chance to see what few of us humans ever get to see: Vermont’s demon colony, Sanctuary. I traveled to the rural northeast region of the state where a pair of demon Guardians escorted me into the colony. After a tour of Sanctuary—a settlement built under the cover of dense forest exclusively for demon and fallen archangel inhabitants—I got the chance to interview several of the residents.

Today’s interviewee: Ginger Magellan, the heroine of my debut novel, Out in Blue.

Ginger, wearing a burgundy sundress that brings out the red in her hair, joins me and we walk along the colony’s groomed trails. The Guardians, who are responsible for the safety of the colonists, follow at a discreet distance as Ginger and I chat.

Months have passed since the events of the novel. What’s your favorite thing about living in Sanctuary?
{She smiles from ear to ear}. Living with Wren, of course. I’ve also met many new friends and I have space to garden, something I’ve always wanted to try.
What’s your least favorite thing about living in Sanctuary?
I have no complaints, but if you brought any bug spray, I’ll buy it off you.
I take it you and Wren have been getting along well?
Yes, we’re happy. {Grinning, she glances at the sky. I follow her gaze and see Wren flying overhead}.
What do you like most about Wren?
They way he makes me feel loved with a simple brush of his hand across mine. Oh, and his wings are so warm to sleep under in the winter! {She winks.}
Any flaws or bumpy spots in the relationship?
We disagree from time to time, but nothing we can’t talk out. Such challenges make us a stronger couple.
What do you feel is your greatest weakness?
Cooking! I can make simple things and a couple favorite dishes, but other than that, I am a walking nightmare in the kitchen.
And your greatest strength?
I don’t wallow in indecision when faced with challenges. I know what I want and am not afraid to go after my goals.
What are the favorite dishes you mentioned?
Pasta dishes. I make a good baked ziti! {She waves and departs.}

Thank you to My Bookish Fairy Tale for hosting us today! If anyone has questions for Ginger, I’ll to get answers for you! Thanks for reading!

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Book Synopsis:
In a violent world where fallen archangels are hunted for their valuable plumage, Wren knows one thing for certain: the human woman who saved him from a poacher attack will die if she stays with him. The demon responsible for his parents’ gruesome deaths two decades ago pines for the chance to rip apart any woman who stands under Wren’s wing.

Wren doesn’t expect Ginger to stay by his side once she discovers his ability to drain life with a mere touch, yet she lingers. When an unusual talent of her own reveals the location of Wren’s father, Wren’s isolated world implodes. With the help of the demon protectors he’s sworn never to trust again, Wren risks everything to rescue his father, confront the demon who stalks his and Ginger’s every step, and claim his eternity with the most courageous woman he’s ever known.


About the Author
Sarah Gilman started her first novel in third grade. She never finished that story, but never gave up the dream. Her fascination with wings also began at that age, when images of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis captured her imagination and never let go. Now a paranormal romance writer, she employs her love of writing to bring the allure of winged creatures to the pages of her novels. Sarah lives in Vermont with her supportive husband and two spoiled cats.

View  The Book Trailer
You can request a review copy from Netgalley
Check out  Out In The Blue Chapter One
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