Monday, November 14, 2011

Team Smackdown

Hello! Hello!

It's time for the second Team Smackdown! Are you ready?

This week's Smackdown is:

Team Dimitri vs Team Adrian (Vampire Academy)

The pictures posted below are representations of what I think Dimitri and Adrian look like. :)

Dimitri is being defended by Lisa @ The Garden of Books

Team Dimitri - Vampire Academy Series


Dimitri Belikov
Stats:
  •  24 year-old hot Siberian who is tall, dark and completely sexy.  He is a quiet man of few words, but the ones he speaks are of great importance 
  •  He is 6'7", has dreamy brown eyes, and shoulder length brown hair
  •  Well-respected Dhampir (half vampire) with super human strength who is often referred to as a  god because of his appearance and unparalleled battle skills
  • He is a guardian who works at St Vladimir's Academy where he personally trains Rose, our fierce heroine of the series

What’s not to love about Dimitri Belikov?  Not only is he incredibly good looking, but he can kick some serious ass.  Literally, he is one of the best guardians out there and doesn’t seem scared of anything.  He has a very relaxed demeanor and if he isn’t training Rose or fighting Strigoi, he is reading old Westerns.  How freaking adorable!   Not only is he a skillful and passionate fighter, but he also carries those traits to the bedroom too.  

Drooling yet?  If his description alone isn’t enough to make you swoon, I’ll let his words do the trick:

“Wait until next time,” he warned.  “I’ll do things that’ll make you lose control within seconds.”

"'Roza. I did want you. I still do. I wish we could be together... If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.'"
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Adrian doesn't have an advocate so I'll post a few facts about him:


Team Adrian - Vampire Academy Series 

Name: Adrian Ivashkov
Status: Adrian is a royal Moroi and the Queen's great-nephew. He's a spirit user and, unfortunately, has to deal with the side effects of his powers. He dates Rose on and off for a while.
Age: 21
Height:About 6´1'
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown
More info: Adrian has a reputation of being a ladies man and quite irresponsible. He can be really sweet and chilvarous, though. He's quick witted and loves to flirt but it's quite clear he really does care about Rose.
 

Quotes:

"Don't worry, little dhampir. You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me.“

Rose: "You've asked me out tons of times."
Adrian: "Not really. I've made inappropriate suggestions and frequently pushed for nudity. But I've never asked you out on a real date."

"Make me an offer." I said at last. "Write it up, and give me a point-by-point outline of why you're a good would-be suitor."
He started to laugh, then saw my face. "Seriously? That's like homework. There's a reason I'm not in college." I snapped my fingers.
"Get to it, Ivashkov. I want to see you put in a good day's work."
I expected a joke or a brush-off until later, but instead, he said. "Okay."
"Okay?"
"Yep. I'm going to go back to my room right now to start drafting my assignment."
 I stared incredulously as he reached for his coat. I had never seen Adrian move that fast when any kind of labor was involved."

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Now that you've read a little bit about each of the guys in today's Team Smackdown is time to vote for your favorite!  The Team that wins today will face another Team in a future round!

Which Team are you on?
Team Dimitri Team Adrian   
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I also have a little giveaway for you!

  • One winner will win a Bookmark from MauveMagpie . Here's an  example.


    It's Monday, What are you Reading?



     

    This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books.
     
    Read this past week:


    Midnight Palace - Carlos Ruiz Zafon
    Double Crossing - Meg Mims
    All I Ever Wanted - Kristan Higgins
     
    Currently Reading: 
    The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin

    Upcoming:
    Halfway to the Grave - Jeanieen Frost



    What about you? What are you reading this week and are you enjoying it?

    Sunday, November 13, 2011

    Author Weekend Giveaway Winners

    I have a winner for the Author Weekend Giveaway!

    The winner of a Magnetic  Bookmark from Loriamckee is:



    Team Smackdown

    So, are you curious to find out who won the first Team Smakdown?

    The winner of the Team Smackdown: Team Edward vs Team Jacob is:

    Team Edward!

    Team Edward is is the next round!
    So, what do you think? Is Edward a worthy winner?


    Now, when it comes to the giveaway, according to rafflecopter the winner of a Twilight Inspired Wood Keychain from Hotapplepie is Elisquared! Congrats!


    Thanks for participating and watch you for the next Smackdown tomorrow! 

    I could really use your help with this feature so if you are interested in being a team advocate please let me know! I'll show you the list of Teams that'll be featured. :)




    Thursday, November 10, 2011

    Link Your Reviews

    We all want to promote our reviews, don't we? This is a way of letting other people know about them. Just leave a link to your review below.

    Go visit the other reviews and let people know what you think about them!


    This will is weekly feature posted on Thursdays. :) 


    Wednesday, November 9, 2011

    My Book Boyfriend


    My Book Boyfriend is a weekly meme, hosted by Missie at The Unread Reader. It is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon.  If you are interested in participating please check out the My Book Boyfriend Introduction Page over at Missie's blog The Unread Reader.


    This week my book boyfriend is:


    Edward Cullen from the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer


    Stats

    Status: Edward is a vampire and Bella Swan's love interest.

    Age: 17 (108 as a vampire)

    Height: 6'2

    Eyes: Topaz

    Hair: Bronze
    More info: Edward can read minds. He was turned into a vampire by Carlisle in 1918.


     


    "Time had not made me immune to the perfection if his face, and I was sure that I would never take any aspect of him for granted. My eyes traced over his pale white features: the hard square of his jaw, the softer curve of his full lips - twisted in a smile now, the straight line of his nose, the tip of his forehead - partially obscured by the tangle of rain-darkened bronze hair..."





    "I'm the world's most dangerous predator. Everything about me invites you in. My voice, my face, even my smell. As if I wold need any of that. As if you could outrun me. As if you could fight me  off. I'm designed to kill."


    "Bella, you're everything to me. You're everything."

    "It would be hard to find someone less sad than I am now. Impossible, I'd venture. Not many people get eery single thing they want, plus all the things they didn't think to ask for, in the same day."


    Actor Robert Pattinson


    Yes, my Edward is Robert Pattinson. There's no changing that!
    What about you Who is your Edward? 
     
    There's a Team Edward vs Team Jacob smackdown going on in my blog right now. Go here, vote for your team and enter a giveaway.

    Review and Giveaway - Double Crossing by Meg Mims


     Title and Author: Double Crossinf by Meg Mims
    Publisher:
    Publication Date: August 9th, 2011
    Paperback/Hardcover: 230
    Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Suspense

    Summary:
    A murder arranged as a suicide … a missing deed … and a bereft daughter whose sheltered world is shattered.
    August, 1869: Lily Granville is stunned by her father’s murder. Only one other person knows about a valuable California gold mine deed -- both are now missing. Lily heads west on the newly opened transcontinental railroad, determined to track the killer. She soon realizes she is no longer the hunter but the prey.
    As things progress from bad to worse, Lily is uncertain who to trust—the China-bound missionary who wants to marry her, or the wandering Texan who offers to protect her … for a price.
    Will Lily survive the journey and unexpected betrayal?

    Review:
    I received Double Crossing from the author in exchange of an honest review and I really did enjoy this story.
    It had been a while since I had last read a historical fiction book but this one was able to keep me interested.
    After Lily gives her father a message from her uncle about a mine in California, he shows up dead and she is certain his lawyer – a man she never trusted – is to blame. He is sure the man is interested in deed for the mine in California. Lily decides she needs to get to California to her uncle’s so she can avenge her father’s death. Unfortunately, her aunt shows up to make her life miserable and there’s someone following her!
    During her travels she meets a girl name Kate who she befriends and hires a man named Ace Diamond who appears a ruffian.
    I really liked the characters in this book. They were believable and it was easy to see why Lily acted why she did. I enjoyed the fact she was focused and knew what she wanted.
    Ace was very interesting as well, especially because he is so mysterious at first.
    Another thing I enjoyed about this book was the mystery and suspense. It was well written and made me want to discover exactly what was happening.
    The blossoming romance between Lily and Ace was very interesting to read about as well.
    All in all this is a very interesting and well-written book. The ending leads you to believe there will be a second book, which is great.
    If you like Mystery, Suspense and historical fiction this book might be for you.

    Rating: Somewhere between Worth Your Time and Must Read (4 ½ Stars)


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    Meg is offering one winner an ebook of Double Crossing. To enter the giveaway simple fill in the rafflecopter form below.
    Open to everyone!




    Monday, November 7, 2011

    Team Smackdown - Team Edward vs Team Jacob

    Hello! Hello!

    Remember that Team Smackdown I told you all about in this post? Well, it's time for the first smackdown!
    Some guys will have advocates while other won't. For those guys who don't have an advocate, I'll post his stats and quotes.

    I'll try to have a little giveaway ready every week for who participates in this and maybe a bigger one when the feature comes to an end.

    So, the first Team Smackdown is:


    Team Edward vs Team Jacob

    Edward is being defended by Kristin @ Better Read Than Dead

    Team Edward – The Twilight Saga

    Name – Edward Anthony Mason Cullen
    Species - Vampire
    Birthday – June 20, 1901
    Birth Place – Chicago, Illinois
    Year Turned – 1918
    Turned by – Carlisle Cullen



    Physical Stats
    Height – 6’2
    Build – Slender, yet muscular
    Hair – Bronze and untidy
    Eyes – Topaz (when well fed), Black (when hungry)
    “…devastatingly, inhumanly beautiful.”

    Edward, ah Edward…how I do love thee,

    Beautiful, mysterious, dangerous…yet obscenely loyal to those you love. Strong, fast, and fiercely protective…you fight for what you believe, even when it means leaving the one you love…if it means they will be safe. Old-schooled, mostly well-behaved, and virtuous…you always try to do the right thing, even when you would love to do it all wrong.

    You were my choice from the very first page of Twilight. Okay…maybe not the first page because, well…I hadn’t met you yet, so from page 18 on.

    Selfish…I don’t even think so. On many occasions, you referred to yourself as “an essentially selfish being” but I found that to be completely untrue. To put yourself through the pain you did to even be close to Bella was, masochistic – yes, but completely unselfish. Your conquest to keep her safe, even from herself, was well beyond any self-centered tendencies. Any selfish creature would have turned her immediately to ensure her immortality and invincibility. Your attempt to leave her – maybe not the brightest idea – to keep her safe from your own family could hardly be described as self-indulgent. Heck…you even offered to let her “keep” Jacob if it would make her happy…selfish – no; stupid – maybe?

    Stalkerish…maybe a tad bit, but I find it extremely romantic. I could only dream of the pure ecstasy of someone not only wanting to watch me sleep, but constantly telling me how completely “unordinary” I am. And…if I am ever in danger, it’s you I want to save me. Your quick reflexes, unparalleled strength, and protective instincts would assure I was never hurt.

    Romantic…how do I count the ways? You assured that Bella had a complete human life before you changed her…prom, wedding, and then sex. You weren’t the typical boy looking to get into her pants…you were patient and loving…always attentive to her needs. Smoldering kisses, hot make-out sessions, and sincere words make you impossibly idyllic. The jealousy you felt about Mike and Jacob made you human.

    For these reasons and so many others…I am unquestionably on your side – now and always.

    Sincerely,

    Unforgettable Quotes:

    “I told you – you don’t see yourself clearly at all. You’re not like anyone I’ve ever known. You fascinate me.” Edward to Bella – Page 245 Twilight

    He was too perfect, I realized with a piercing stab of despair. There was no way this godlike creature could be meant for me. – Bella thinking about Edward – Page 256 Twilight

    “Bella, I couldn’t live with myself if I ever hurt you. You don’t know how it’s tortured me…The thought of you, still, white, cold…to never see you blush scarlet again, to never see that flash of intuition in your eyes when you see through my pretenses…it would be unendurable…You are the most important thing to me now. The most important thing to me ever.” Edward to Bella – Page 273 Twilight

    “Isabella Swan?...I promise to love you forever – every single day of forever. Will you marry me?” Edward to Bella – Page 460 Eclipse

    “Then I suppose you don’t realize how utterly, heart-breakingly beautiful you are tonight.” Edward to Bella – Page 56 Breaking Dawn

    “It would be hard to find someone less sad than I am now. Impossible, I’d venture. Not many people get every single thing they want, plus the things they didn’t thing to ask for, in the same day.” Edward to Bella – Page 483 Breaking Dawn

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    Jacob doesn't have an advocate so I'll post a few facts about him:

    Team Jacob – The Twilight Saga

    Name –Jacob Black
    Species -Werewolf / Shapeshifter
    Birthday – January 14th, 1990
    Birth Place – La Push, Washington




    Physical Stats
    Height – 6’7 (in the books)
    Hair – Black
    Eyes –Dark Brown

    Quotes:

    "I know how you're unhappy a lot. And, maybe it doesn't help anything, but I wanted you to know that I'm always here. I won't ever let you down. I promise that you can always count on me." - New Moon
    "The clouds I can handle. But I can't fight with an eclipse." - Eclipse

    "If you think that imprinting could ever make sense of this insanity… Do you really think that just because I might someday imprint on some stranger it would make this right? Tell me what the point was then, Bella! What was the point of me loving you? What was the point of you loving him? When you die, how is that ever right again? What’s the point to all the pain? Mine, yours, his! You’ll kill him, too, not that I care about that. So what was the point of your twisted love story, in the end? If there is any sense, please show me, Bella, because I don’t see it." - Breaking Dawn

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    Now that you've read a little bit about each of the guys in today's Team Smackdown is time to vote for your favorite!  The Team that wins today will face another Team in a future round!

    Which Team are you on?
    Team Edward Team Jacob   
    pollcode.com free polls 





    I also have a little giveaway for you:

    •  One winner gets to choose a Twilight Inspired Wood Keychain from Hotapplepie. Here's an example: