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Showing posts with label Christina Dodd. Show all posts

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Holy Sheep, that's a lot of books! Giveaway (US)

Want to win some books? Yeah, of course you do! Check out what we are hooking one lucky winner up with! 

This is a US contest only 
but click HERE to find the International giveaway! 


Spell Bound (Otherworld book 12) by Kelly Armstrong
It's been ten years since Bitten, the first novel in Kelley Armstrong's New York Times bestselling Otherworld series. In that time hundreds of thousands of fans have ravenously devoured the adventures of Armstrong's witches, demons, and werewolves. Now, in Spell Bound, she brings them all together for her most sweeping tale yet.



Stygian's Honor (Breeds) by Lora Leigh 
Window Rock, Arizona, is the last known location of Honor Roberts, who vanished when she was just thirteen. It was her only sanctuary from the Breed research that would surely have ended in her death—one such insidious experiment should, indeed, have killed her. That she lived is both a miracle—and a great mystery.

Stygian’s mission is to find Honor Roberts, no matter the cost. Now, with the help of Liza Johnson, assistant to the chief of the Navajo Nation, he is closer than ever to his goal. But will the discovery of Honor Roberts mean the destruction of the mating heat that has developed between Stygian and Liza?



Wilder: The Chosen Ones (Book 5) by Christina Dodd
As a young man, Aleksandr Wilder abandoned his duty--and for that lapse, he was tortured, tormented ... and transformed. Now he prowls the tunnels beneath the city, fighting on the frontline against the forces of hell, never daring to dream that he can live as a man again.
After seven years fighting the world's ultimate evil, Chosen One Charisma Fangorn has become a tough, strong warrior without illusions or joy...even her gift of hearing the earthsong has faded. Deaf to her own instincts, she never suspects that a monster lurks in the dark underneath the streets.

How to Drive a Dragon Crazy (Dragon Kin) by G.A. Aiken 
Some things never go away, like vile enemies, bad ale, and annoying kin. But I thought I was finished with the one dragon I'd have done anything for: Eibhear the Blue, a big, gorgeous, blue-haired beast who thinks the world belongs to him. The world and, apparently, me. So if Eibhear wants to play the caring hero and travel into the most forsaken of Gods forsaken lands to protect the one woman who doesn't need it - namely me - I'll let him. Because while I'm trying to fulfill a ridiculous quest for a pushy god, I'm going to draw this over confident warlord much too close, rekindle his fires, and enjoy every minute of his delicious defeat...



                       Werewolf Bound (Heart of a Wolf-Adam's tale) by MaryLynn Bast (Signed)
Adam Channing knows the rules…during the Full Moon Phase— DON’T GO IN THE WOODS.
Yet, he can’t ignore the call of a young female werewolf Patricia DuFur. He knows it’s against pack rules, but can’t resist the temptation and faces the consequences when her three brothers attack and leave him to die.

With Blake as a friend, he is well on his way to learning the ways of being a werewolf. Adams is constantly in a state of change when he receives the gift of “Seer”. His life takes on a whole new meaning out in the forest.


King of Darkness by Elisabeth Stabb (Signed) 
ETERNAL COMMITMENT IS NOT ON HER AGENDA...
Scorned by the vampire community for her lack of power, Isabel Anthony lives a carefree existence masquerading as human--although, drifting among the debauched human nightlife, she prefers the patrons' blood to other indulgences. But when she meets the king of vampires this party girl's life turns dark and dangerous.

BUT TIME'S RUNNING OUT FOR THE KING OF VAMPIRES...
Dead-set on finding the prophesied mate who will unlock his fiery powers, Thad Morgan must find his queen before their race is destroyed. Their enemies are gaining ground, and Thad needs his powers to unite his subjects. But when his search leads him to the defiant Isabel, he wonders if 
fate has gotten it seriously wrong...

Demon Hunting in the Deep South (Demon Hunting #2) Lexi George
Shy, self-conscious Evie Douglass tries to stay under the radar, especially when petite socialite Meredith Starr Peterson, aka The Death Starr, is anywhere around. Meredith and her bitch posse of skinny girlfriends have tormented Evie about her size since seventh grade. Unfortunately, it's hard for a plus-sized gal to stay invisible in a small town like Hannah, Alabama. And then Evie finds Meredith brutally murdered. Suddenly, she's the number one suspect in a sensational murder case. Worse, Hannah is infested with demons, and the only thing standing between them and Evie is a hunky blond demon slayer named Ansgar. Evie could swear, though, that Ansgar is interested in more than demons. She could swear that he's interested in her...


How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days by Saranna DeWylde 
Middy Cherrywood does. She's got more warlock than she can hex with Dred Shadowins. He isn't just a billionaire playboy and Weekly Warlock centerfold. He's a spy for the High Chancellor, and he convinces Middy to pose as his fiancée for his latest mission. Too bad no one told his mother before she slipped Middy a potion that will make their sham engagement all too real in just ten days.

Dred Shadowins already has his hands full with cursed objects, possessed nuns, and dreams where Merlin makes him pay for taking his name in vain by relating his sexcapades with Nimue. But by the end of the mission, he's convinced his most difficult challenge is the hero's cape Middy's draped over his shoulders. Because he wants nothing more than to give her the one thing he may not be capable of providing: Happily Ever After.

Edge of Oblivion (A Night Prowler Novel #2) by J.T. Geissinger 
Morgan Montgomery is waiting to die. Branded a traitor by her tribe, the Ikati shape-shifter has no hope for mercy--until Jenna, the Ikati's newly crowned queen and Morgan's former ally, offers one last chance for redemption. Morgan must infiltrate the Rome headquarters of the Expurgari, the Ikati's ancient enemy, to destroy them once and for all. The beautiful renegade has just a fortnight to complete her mission or forfeit her life. Because she does not travel alone...Xander Luna is a trained assassin and the Ikati's most feared enforcer, famed for his swift brutality and stony heart. Fiercely loyal, he is prepared to hate the traitor under his watch--until they come face to face. For Morgan arouses something unexpected inside of him, something that threatens everything he believes in and the fate of the tribe itself: a love as powerful and passionate as it is forbidden.


Otherkin (Book 1) by Nina Berry 
In her fresh, inventive debut, Berry introduces a teenage feline shapeshifter coming to terms with her strange powersNthe first in a mesmerizing new series that deals with such teen issues as body image and the strength to be found in friendship.

For more info click HERE. 





Word and Breath (Wordless Chronicles) by Susannah Noel 
Riana has learned how to stay out of trouble. She spends her days studying written texts in the government’s Office of Readers, and she spends her nights taking care of her sick sister. She always—always—follows the rules. Despite her low profile, she has mysteriously become a target. Someone has kidnapped her sister. Someone else is trying to kill her. And someone has sent a Soul-Breather to beguile her out of her secrets.

Her help comes from the mythic leader of an underground rebel movement. A man who used to be her friend. A man who has silently loved her for years. He disappeared from her life without a word, and now he expects her to trust him again.


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Saturday, September 1, 2012

Sheep Book Review: Wilder by Christina Dodd

Wilder: The Chosen Ones, by PNR author Christina Dodd, is the fifth and final installment in her captivating saga. I thoroughly enjoyed the ride and I'm glad it all came to an end before the story lost its magical appeal.

Plot:
As a young man, Aleksandr Wilder abandoned his duty--and for that lapse, he was tortured, tormented ... and transformed. Now he prowls the tunnels beneath the city, fighting on the frontline against the forces of hell, never daring to dream that he can live as a man again.After seven years fighting the world's ultimate evil, Chosen One Charisma Fangorn has become a tough, strong warrior without illusions or joy...even her gift of hearing the earthsong has faded. Deaf to her own instincts, she never suspects that a monster lurks in the dark underneath the streets.When Aleksandr finds Charisma under attack, he rescues and cares for her, and hope stirs once more in his heart...and in the world. But in the secret recesses of his soul, he knows the truth. A woman so exceptional could never love a beast...could she?

Our lead male was spot-on what I looking for in any story: strong, funny, not over bearing, a little crazy, tall, buff, and best of all the man drinks Coke! *fist pumps* He's the whole package and while, yes, he may be trapped in a beastly form, he's a winner without needing to eat the chicken dinner. And man, is he finger-lickin' good! Alek had me hook, line, and coffin sinker. I was entertained every moment he was the center of attention. I even found myself skimming through side stories just to get back to our lead pair. Charisma was also an excellent protagonist and was the perfect compliment to Alek in every way the character needed to be. To top it off, all this comes to you without feeling force-fed or over-baked.

This story is very much an homage to Beauty and the Beast, so much so that the characters reference the story several times. Humor and snark abound and really help bring our leading pair to a more realistic level. The romance only ignites the sizzling passion that Dodd's throwing down. If only the main focus could have stayed on point with our pair and the drama they needed to face, but as things pick up a weird little shift happens and with it comes my nit picks.

When the action in the back half finally gears up, I found myself being thrust right into it without much build up from the first half. One second they are heading to the fight and the next moment they are across town, which I was lead to believe is far away, and they are swinging fists and kicking butt. Our lead lady heads out for her version of a walkabout, and while you're told it's this very long and difficult journey, less then a paragraph later BAM she's finished. I would have liked more detail in these areas, but with all the characters needing some closure the focus gets split significantly and this is where the book looses some steam.

The ending, while being a fun one, was a tad over the top and I found it very hard to believe the last two chapters of this book. I don't see the point as to why they were in there but to each their own. Overall this is a fun final chapter to the saga and one you can read from this point without feeling lost.

Getting 3 and 1/2 'every gal needs a heel' Sheep
KD

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Chains of Ice, my feet feel a little numb...



Chains of Ice, the latest installment in The Chosen Ones series by author Christina Dodd was just an average, nothing all that special, paranormal book. Starts out fairly well but takes a dive midway through and continues until the end.

Plot:
For one magic summer, Genny Valente escapes to spend time as a wildlife observer in the untamed mountains. Little does she know that a beast more fearsome than any beast lurks in the forest…a man, one of the Chosen Ones, betrayed by his gift and tormented by his memories. John Powell has fled his fate and his duty, yet in Genny he sees his one chance for redemption. He will stalk her, kidnap her, love her as only a savage can. But when a new betrayal threatens, John must call on the powers he swore he’d never use again. Then only Genny’s love can save him…if she dares tame the one man she can’t live without…

I know what some may be thinking at this point, sounds like a good plot right? Not. First off I'm an animal lover, all kinds all sizes, but over and over the story goes on and on about a rare lynx. Genny wants to see the cat; scientists travel from all over the world to see it and MUST get photos of it....so, let's all follow it, oh look KITTENS...so cute, let's watch it play, shush it's sleeping, oh its walking, now it's running! O-M-G! I DONT CARE! Gee whiz what the heck is this book?! lol

Aside from the cat, the main male character John starts out pretty hott but loses all said hotness as the story evolves. Bummer, he was doing so well. :( Book has boring magic, with predictable plot twists and a ho-hum-i no-longer-care-at-this-point-ending. I know Dodd is a NYT best selling author, and this is the first book of hers I've read; obviously her other works have been good - but this one didn't do it for me.

Better than garbage but not good enough for the shelf, heading for my book donation box.
KD