Well this is the last blog to get the notice of mine, well okay the last regularly posted on blog (must get better with Loki’s army. I will catch up on that at some point…anyways..) Other then possibly posting a review or two from what I have finished before going. This blog will be on vacation until I return from my trip đ I will be back the second week in April. I hope everyone has fun đ don’t miss me to much.
In this epic new work, the award-winning Kenyon creates an alternate 19th century with two warring continents on an alternate earth: the scientific Anglica (England) and magical Bharata (India). Emboldened by her grandfather’s final whispered secret of a magical lotus, Tori Harding, a young Victorian woman and aspiring botanist, must journey to Bharata, with its magics, intrigues and ghosts, to claim her fate. There she will face a choice between two suitors and two irreconcilable realms.
In a magic-infused world of silver tigers, demon birds and enduring gods, as a great native mutiny sweeps up the continent, Tori will find the thing she most desires, less perfect than she had hoped and stranger than she could have dreamed
I have to say that this book is so strange and so brilliant all at the same time. It was a very enjoyable read and it was something completely different then what I have been reading so far this year. I was looking forward to reading this one, and was not let down which was nice because all to often I end up being let down by books that I really want to read.
Kay Kenyon has created a beautiful alternative history with A thousand perfect things and I love her version of London, and the world in general. The descriptions are fantastic and vivid lending to the story so well you can’t help but picture everything that is happening. This one is going to be a read again for me.
My Gemstone Rating:
EMERALD ISLE TRILOGY
Boxed Set
By Renee Vincent
One man risks his life to save her.
Another risks his heart to love her.
Who will be the victor?
RĂŚliksen, Book 1
Mara, the daughter of an Irish clansman, was raised to believe the men of the North are heathens – murderous pagans without a moral bone in their bodies. Despite warnings of the Northmen’s raids, and the growing threat of another incursion, Mara is continually drawn to her favorite place – the River Shannon.
DĂŚgan RĂŚliksen, a wealthy chieftain from Norway’s frozen fjords, secretly discovers Mara at the water’s edge. He is charmed by her beauty and sensuous grace. As the days pass, his contentment with simply watching her grows thin. He can no longer deny his unabated desire for the young maiden. His search for a wife has ended.
However, Mara and DĂŚgan come face-to-face in a time when Ireland is in turmoil – when every Irishman is being called up to fight against the Nordic foreigners. In these times of upheaval, how can DĂŚgan make peace with Mara’s father and acquire the woman he treasures? Furthermore, can Mara move past her fears and find the noble man within the savage?
Teaser Quote:
âYou are correct in saying that desires often come from things we cannot easily gainâmine, being that of your love. By all accounts, I do wish I could steal it. But I am not that sort of man. I will wait. Forever and a dayâŚI will wait.â
Reviews:
“This is my first read by Renee Vincent and she has undoubtedly earned a place on my auto-buy authorâs list. This book and author earn my highest recommendations and I feel privileged to have read one of the best.â
~ 5 Stars TOP PICK ~ Night Owl Reviews
“âŚa fast-paced, action-packed historical romance, which Ms. Vincent brings to life right before your eyes; a story you will remember long after the last page is read.”
~ 5 Blue Ribbons! ~ Romance Junkies
Mac Liam, Book 2
A tortured soulâŚ
BreandĂĄn Mac Liam, the strapping young hunter from Irelandâs lush forests, is in love with Mara, an ineligible beautiful princess. For seven long years, he has been vividly haunted by her memory, taunted by the throes of his heartache. And not even the thought of her marriage to a Northman can extinguish the fierce, burning desire running rampant through his heart and soul.
An innocent heartâŚ
Mara, the spirited Connacht princess, has no idea she is the object of the Irishmanâs longing. She is living out her days on Inis MĂłr, raising a troubled son and trying to endure the cruel loneliness that afflicts her.
A deadly secretâŚ
Ordered by the king on his deathbed, BreandĂĄn must return to Mara and bring her through the perilous lands of Connacht to fulfill her fatherâs last dying wish. But as their worlds collide, BreandĂĄn not only finds himself wrapped in the arms of Maraâs embrace, but thrown into a struggle to defend his honor.
With Mara caught between the family she loves and the father she knows, can BreandĂĄn uncover the mystery of her past and still protect her from a secret that threatens them all?
Teaser Quote:
âMara, you are my next breath. You are the reason I breathe at all.â
Reviews:
“This is one fantastic historicalâŚa must-read for anyone who enjoys historical romance and I cannot wait to read the final book of the trilogy as this story has stayed with me days after I read the last word.”
~ 5 Hearts “5 Heart Sweetheart Award” ~ The Romance Studio
âMs. Vincent surpassed all of my expectations with her impressive writing abilities, while offering more incites and revelations that will keep readers coming back for more. Readers should be warned of the emotional turmoil they will face once again while reading this incredible story. I eagerly anticipate the next story in this trilogy, yet already mourn the finality.”
~ 5 Stars TOP PICK ~ Night Owl Reviews
The Fall of Rain, Book 3
Leif DĂŚganssen, an archeologist from Norway, is determined to trace back his Scandinavian roots as far as the Dark Ages and find proof of their existence on the Emerald Isle. After several years of living off the west coast of Ireland, he finally uncovers an ancient artifactâan intricately decorated chest with pagan carvingsâburied beneath the very porch of his coastal cottage. Knowing it only confirms the presence of a glorified Norse-influenced settlement on Inis MĂłr, heâs determined to establish a link between himself and those who once inhabited the rugged isle.
For as long as she can remember, Lorraine OâConnor has had dreams of a Norse warrior kissing her. And even though sheâs never fully understood the reason for her vivid subconscious imagination, she welcomes the meaningless and wanton pleasure of being in a Vikingâs protective embraceâuntil the day she meets that brazen Northman on an impulsive vacation trip to Ireland.
Though blindsided by the relevance of her dreams and the strange familiarity of the man within them, Lorraine canât help but feel a deep-seated intimacy toward Leif. And the more she gets to know him, the more sheâs convinced theyâve shared a life together in a time long forgotten.
Are the clues to their ancestral past hidden within the contents of the chest or buried deep within their hearts?
Teaser Quote:
âWhat Lorraine has told you is the honest truth. Thereâs no denying who you are. But until you go in that house and dig up the evidence for yourself, youâll never know who you used to be. Oh, I know youâll realize it one day. By then, I fear itâll be too late. So, donât be a fool and let the only woman youâve ever loved slip through your grasp. Three days, Leif.â
Reviews:
“I didn’t believe it was possible to take Daegan and Mara’s incredible love story to another level, but I am extremely pleased to be wrong. Every word seemed to have a purpose in helping create a beautiful and poetic ending to an unforgettable trilogy. If you’ve never heard of the name Renee Vincent then you’re missing out on quality reading that’s worth every second of your undivided attention. It’s an escapists dream and I will most certainly be back for more.”
~ 5 Stars TOP PICK ~ Night Owl Reviews
“An ingenious ending to an amazing trilogy! This series has become my all-time favorite.”
~ 5 Blue Ribbons ~ Romance Junkies
Author Bio:
RENEE VINCENT is a bestselling Contemporary & Historical Romance Author. From the daunting, charismatic Vikings, to the charming, brazen Alpha male heroes of modern day, youâll be whisked away to a world filled with fast-paced adventure, unforgettable romance, and undying love.
She also writes lighthearted, fancy-free Chick Lit Romance as GRACIE LEE ROSE. For those who love to read fun, wholesome, and endearing romantic stories (with a smidgen of spunk) that your mother, sisters, friends, and daughters can enjoy.
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This is another one hosted over at Should be Reading
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questionsâŚ
⢠What are you currently reading?
⢠What did you recently finish reading?
⢠What are you reading next?
Not much as changed from last week but I added another book to the reading section.
Currently Reading:
Recently Finished:
Up next:
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) âteaserâ sentences from somewhere on that page
⢠BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesnât give too much away! You donât want to ruin the book for others!)
⢠Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
âYou know,â he said, âthis is why I love you so much.â
Her tone was heartbreakingly warm. âWhat do you mean?â
You donât ask me to go inside because itâs cold. You just want to make it easier for me to be where I want to stand.â
â J.R. Ward, Lover Avenged
Musing Monday is hosted over at Should Be Reading.
Musing Mondays asks you to muse about one of the following each weekâŚ
⢠Describe one of your reading habits.
⢠Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
⢠Tell us what youâre reading right now â what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, arenât) enjoying it.
⢠Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
⢠Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books â letâs hear it, then!
If you listen to Audio books can the reader make it or break it for you? That is my muse this week because I have just started listening to audiobooks and I am finding that my third one I am listening too is not nearly as enjoyable as the first ones. I think that it is the reader and I just do not like his style of reading the book, is that a thing? Or am I just being fussy?
This is another one hosted over at Should be Reading
Move over Twilight (and I say this as a Twi fan) Lestat is coming back! Oh Anne Rice how I have missed enjoying your books. I think I will indeed enjoy reading the much awaited for..Prince Lestat. No cover reveal yet or more information then what she gave but pre orders start on march 16th.
My other finds this week đ
This is another one hosted over at Should be Reading
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questionsâŚ
⢠What are you currently reading?
⢠What did you recently finish reading?
⢠What are you reading next?
Not much as changed from last week but I added another book to the reading section.
Currently reading:
and
Recently finished:
and I hope up next will be..
but honestly who knows my reading list changes so often..LOL.
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) âteaserâ sentences from somewhere on that page
⢠BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesnât give too much away! You donât want to ruin the book for others!)
⢠Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
âThere’s more magic in a baby’s first giggle than in any firestorm a wizard can conjure up, and don’t let anyone tell you any different.â
â Jim Butcher, Fool Moon
Musing Monday is hosted over at Should Be Reading.
Musing Mondays asks you to muse about one of the following each weekâŚ
⢠Describe one of your reading habits.
⢠Tell us what book(s) you recently bought for yourself or someone else, and why you chose that/those book(s).
⢠Tell us what youâre reading right now â what you think of it, so far; why you chose it; what you are (or, arenât) enjoying it.
⢠Do you have a bookish rant? Something about books or reading (or the industry) that gets your ire up? Share it with us!
⢠Instead of the above questions, maybe you just want to ramble on about something else pertaining to books â letâs hear it, then!
Just some more showing off right now. I really am going to start this book soon I swear.
J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood novels have introduced readers to a “different, creative, dark, violent, and flat-out amazing” (All About Romance)world. Now, as the vampire warriors defend their race against their slayers, one male’s loyalty to the Brotherhood will be tested-and his dangerous mixed blood revealed…
Caldwell, New York, has long been the battleground for the vampires and their enemies, the Lessening Society. It’s also where Rehvenge has staked out his turf as a drug lord and owner of a notorious night club that caters to the rich and heavily armed. His shadowy reputation is exactly why he’s approached to kill Wrath, the Blind King and leader of the Brotherhood.
Rehvenge has always kept his distance from the Brotherhood-even though his sister is married to a member, for he harbors a deadly secret that could make him a huge liability in their war against the lessers. As plots within and outside of the Brotherhood threaten to reveal the truth about Rehvenge, he turns to the only source of light in his darkening world, Ehlena, a vampire untouched by the corruption that has its hold on him-and the only thing standing between him and eternal destruction.
