Waiting on Wednesday # 46 ~ Menagerie (Menagerie #1) by Rachel Vincent

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine which spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.

This week I’m waiting on: 

Menagerie
(Menagerie #1)
by
Rachel Vincent  

Expected publication: September 29th 2015 by MIRA

When Delilah Marlow visits a famous traveling carnival, Metzger's Menagerie, she is an ordinary woman in a not-quite-ordinary world. But under the macabre circus black-top, she discovers a fierce, sharp-clawed creature lurking just beneath her human veneer. Captured and put on exhibition, Delilah in her black swan burlesque costume is stripped of her worldly possessions, including her own name, as she's forced to "perform" in town after town. 

But there is breathtaking beauty behind the seamy and grotesque reality of the carnival. Gallagher, her handler, is as kind as he is cryptic and strong. The other "attractions"—mermaids, minotaurs, gryphons and kelpies—are strange, yes, but they share a bond forged by the brutal realities of captivity. And as Delilah struggles for her freedom, and for her fellow menagerie, she'll discover a strength and a purpose she never knew existed. 

Renowned author Rachel Vincent weaves an intoxicating blend of carnival magic and startling humanity in this intricately woven and powerful tale.

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I've seen Menagerie posted a few times. I love Rachel's writing, so yeah, I'm waiting on this one too.

So, what are you waiting for?

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TBR Tuesday # 108 ~ Wanted By You (Love in the City #1) by Steph Nuss

My good friend Sharrice from Reese's Reviews: My Addiction to Fiction came up with the idea of 'TBR Tuesday'. 

If you want to join in the fun, then just do the following:

From your book shelf or your e-reader, pick a book that you own that is still on your TBR list. Post it however you want to, then leave a link below so others can see what's waiting to be read.

This week for me its:

Wanted By You
(Love in the City #1)

by
Steph Nuss

Carter was captivated by Ellyson Evans the moment he laid eyes on her, but she was the one girl who didn't beg for his attention. 

He wanted her. 

Ellyson vowed to never fall in love, because love can destroy you, but then she met Carter Jennings. 

She wanted him. 

Unwilling to risk their comfortable friendship, neither confessed their desires. 

Losing touch after college, a chance meeting reconnects them. 

They want each other. 

But love in the city is never quite that easy.

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SO NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

Leave a comment and tell me what's waiting on your TBR pile.

Burn, Rewrite, or Re-Read Tag!

Okay, so a few days ago Naomi from Nomi's Reading Palace tagged me in the Burn, Rewrite, or Re-Read Tag!

In truth, I didn't know what this was, but after a little research, I soon changed that.

So here are the rules (as I understand them): 

There are three rounds. In each round, I must select three books. One to burn, one I would re-write, and one I want to re-read. Sounds easy, but is it?

Round One: NA Contemporary Reads

BURN: Heartbeat! Sorry, but I'm the kind of girl who loves HEA and this one didn't quite meet that criteria.
RE-WRITE: Wild Cards! Wild Cards was a sweet read but seemed to end a little suddenly. 
RE-READ: Easy! I've already read this one several times over and will happily read it again.

Round Two: Paranormal Reads

BURN: Stone Solitude! I love the cover, but sorry, just couldn't get into the story.
RE-WRITE: Of Silver and Beasts! Although I enjoyed the book, I would've preferred a little more romance between the main two characters.
RE-READ: Relentless! I loved this book and can't wait for the release of the final installment - Rogue!

Round Three: A Mixed Bag

BURN: The Kissing Booth! What can I say, there were events in this book which just weren't believable.
RE-WRITE: Let Love In! I found the characters a little hard to connect with.
RE-READ: White Hot Kiss! I'm currently re-reading this one, so yeah, it had to be on the list.

My Tags:

Sharrice from Reese's Reviews

&

Andrea from Andrea Heltsley Books

Waiting on Wednesday # 45 ~ Your Voice Is All I Hear by Leah Scheier

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine which spotlights highly anticipated upcoming releases.

This week I’m waiting on: 

Your Voice Is All I Hear
by
Leah Scheier   

Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by Sourcebooks Fire

Everything about Jonah is unexpected. On the first day of school, he sits next to April, when he could have chosen to sit with the popular girl. He turns down an invitation to join the school team and declares he'd rather paint. He encourages April to develop her musical talent and shrugs off the bullies that torment them.

April isn't surprised to find herself falling for Jonah. The unexpected part is when he falls for her too.

But the giddy happiness of their first romance begins to fade when Jonah's unpredictability begins to take a darker turn. April understands that her boyfriend is haunted by a painful memory, but his sudden mood swings worry her. She can't explain his growing fear of cellphones, electric keyboards, and of sounds that no one else can hear. Still, no matter what happens, April is sure that she'll always stand by him.

Until Jonah finally breaks and is committed to a psychiatric ward.

Until schizophrenia changes everything.

Though everyone urges her to let him go, April stays true to Jonah. But as the boy she adores begins to disappear in front of her, she has to face her worst fear: that her love may not be enough to save him.

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While searching Goodreads, I came across this book. Although it's not quite my typical read, I was caught by the blurb and now it's on my wish list.

So, what are you waiting for?

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Teaser Tuesday # 152 ~ Never Never: Part Two (Never Never #2) by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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Never Never: Part Two
(Never Never #2)

by
Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher 

First - The Blurb:

“Never forget that I was your first real kiss. Never forget that you’ll be my last. 
And never stop loving me between all of them. 
Never stop, Charlie. 
Never forget.” 

Silas races against time as more truths unravel, while others twist tighter together. And now, the stakes are higher as Silas’ control slips and others begin to point fingers. Charlie is in trouble and he must be the one to bridge the chasm between their past and their present. Because somewhere between I love yous and Never Nevers and Never Agains, a truth they can't imagine, beckons to be found. 

“Where are you, Charlie?”

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Second - The Tease:

Her tongue slips inside my mouth as her hand cradles the back of my head, pulling me closer. The sweet, sweet torture.

I lower my hand to her waist, inching her shirt up little by little until my fingers have access to her skin. I splay my hand out across her waist, feeling the heat from her body against my palm.

I continue to kiss her as my hand explores more of her, inch by inch, until one of my fingertips meets the fabric of her bra.

I want to keep going... to feel the softness beneath my fingertips. I want to...

"Silas!"

Continuing directly from where Never Never: Part 1 left off, Never Never: Part 2 starts from Silas's POV and pretty much remains there except for the small glimpses we see of Charlie. Once again confused and disorientated as to who he is and how Charlie fits into his life, Silas searches for clues (which he finds) and slowly begins to piece things together.

In the first book, a lot of questions are raised. In book two, a few of them are answered. But not all of them. There is still so much intrigue and I can't wait for the next installment... Never Never: Part 3 to see where all this leads.

My Rating: 5 out of 5

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Okay, so what do you think?

If you liked my Tease, please leave a comment below.

TBR Tuesday # 107 ~ Escaping Me (Escaping #1) by Elizabeth Lee

My good friend Sharrice from Reese's Reviews: My Addiction to Fiction came up with the idea of 'TBR Tuesday'. 

If you want to join in the fun, then just do the following:

From your book shelf or your e-reader, pick a book that you own that is still on your TBR list. Post it however you want to, then leave a link below so others can see what's waiting to be read.

This week for me its:

Escaping Me
 (Escaping #1)

by
 Elizabeth Lee

All she wanted to do was forget. Forget the memory of walking in on her boyfriend in the middle of, well, another girl. Forget how she had her entire life planned out. And, forget about being perfect all the time. Unfortunately, she was Whitney Vandaveer and despite the fact that she moved to the middle of nowhere – she couldn't.

He always knew he would never be more than nothing. No job, no money, no future. Cole Pritchett had accepted the fact that he would always be the screw up and he was okay with it. Until he met her.

Here's the thing they quickly found out – sometimes we all need a little help escaping who we think we are.

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SO NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

Leave a comment and tell me what's waiting on your TBR pile.

Stacking the Shelves #108 & Weekly Wrap-Up

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. It is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks.

One to Hold
 (One to Hold #1)

by
 Tia Louise

Derek Alexander is a retired Marine, ex-cop, and the top investigator in his field. Melissa Jones is a small-town girl trying to escape her troubled past.

When the two intersect in a bar in Arizona, their sexual chemistry is off the charts. But what is revealed during their "one week stand" only complicates matters.

Because she'll do everything in her power to get away from the past, but he'll do everything he can to hold her. 

Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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And...

Live for You
(Boys of the South #1)

by
Marquita Valentine 

The faster I rise, the harder they want to see me fall.

For years, I had the perfect life and the perfect career as the reigning princess of country music, Violet Lynn. Then, after one drunken night, my mug shot went viral. Suddenly, I was the girl least likely to be invited anywhere. 

Unable to withstand the questions from the press, or the sight of my ex-boyfriend with my ex-best friend, I ran... straight into the arms of one bad boy bartender--Cole Morgan.

Cole's nothing like any guy I met before, with his rough demeanor, tattoos, and piercings. Only, it doesn't matter to me that our worlds are so different they don't even occupy the same universe. Cole makes me feel safe, secure, and...loved.

But once he learns the truth of who I am and what I did, will he stay or turn on me like all the others?

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Weekly Wrap-Up

TBR Tuesday ~ Come Home To Me (Second Chances #1) by Peggy L. Henderson

Teaser Tuesday ~ On the Rocks (Last Call #1) by Sawyer Bennett

Waiting on Wednesday ~ The Power (Titan #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Swoon Thursday ~ Make It a Double (Last Call #2) by Sawyer Bennett

So... what did you add to your shelf this week?

I'd really like to know.

Please leave a comment below.