Saturday, September 10, 2011

In My Mailbox (9)

In My Mailbox is Kristi's (aka The Story Siren) way of getting bloggers together to write about what new books they just got their hands on for the week. It doesn't have to be books that you actually received in the mail, it can be books that you bought in a store or even books that you picked up from your local library.



From the library...

Tiger's Quest
(Tiger Series #2)
By: Colleen Houck

Kelsey Hayes is no ordinary college freshman. In fact, the eighteen-year-old girl has just returned from India, where she risked her life—and her heart—to rescue a handsome Indian prince from a terrible curse. Back home in Oregon, Kelsey is determined to move on, despite the lingering feelings she has for the man she left behind. She meets Li, a completely average guy who offers the promise of an ordinary, curse-free life. But just when Kelsey is ready to move on, Ren reenters her life, on a quest to reclaim her heart. Danger threatens their newly rekindled love and to save him, Kelsey must journey with someone else—a man who wants her for himself. The saga begun in Tiger’s Curse continues in Tiger’s Quest, as Kelsey finds herself in an epic battle between good and evil. From the shores of the Pacific Northwest to the jungles of India, the mountains of Nepal and Tibet, and the mystical realm of Shangri-la, this suspenseful tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption is not to be missed



Bought...

To Be Queen
By: Christy English

After her father's sudden death, fifteen-year-old Eleanor is quickly crowned Duchess of Aquitaine and betrothed to King Louis VII. When her new husband cannot pronounce her given name, Alienor becomes Eleanor, Queen of France.

Although Louis is enamored of his bride, the newly crowned king is easily manipulated by the church and a God that Eleanor doesn't believe in. Now, if she can find the strength to fight for what she wants, Eleanor may finally find the passion she has longed for, and the means to fulfill her legacy as Queen.




What a Goddess Wants
(Forgotten Goddesses #1)
By: Stephanie Julian

It's OK no one remembers Etruscan Sun goddess Tessa. But when a demon threatens her life, she must turn to mythology's darkest warrior for protection...

Caligo of the Cimmerians has never met a woman as warm, sunny and inviting as Tessa. Their sizzling mutual attraction quickly sweeps the two of them into a love story that's worthy of the gods.


Flying Blind
(The Dragon Diaries #1)
By: Deborah Cooke

Zoë Sorensson is perfectly normal, except she's been told she's destined for great things. Zoë's the one female dragon shapeshifter of her kind. But Zoë is at the bottom of the class when it comes to being Pyr and her powers are AWOL, so she's sent to a Pyr boot camp.

Zoë quickly realizes that she has to master her powers yesterday, because the Pyr are in danger and boot camp is a trap. The Mages want to eliminate all shifters and the Pyr are next in line-unless Zoë and her friends can work together and save their own kind.




Won...

Storm's Heart
(Elder Races #2)
By: Thea Harrison

During the rule of her murderous Dark Fae uncle, Thistle "Tricks" Periwinkle found sanctuary among the Wyr in New York. Her ethereal beauty and sparkling personality won the hearts of the public, but after her uncle's death, there are those who don't want to see her ascend the throne...

Able to wield thunder and lightning, Wyr sentinel Tiago Black Eagle has ruled the skies for centuries. His massive build and thunderous power make him one of the Wyr's best weapons. And he's the one sent to protect Tricks when she's almost assassinated in Chicago.

Soon, both Tiago and Tricks will fall prey to the stormy hunger that engulfs them- a passion that will shake the very foundation of all the worlds
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For review...

Chosen By Blood
(Para-Ops, #1)
By: Virna DePaul

Five years after the Second Civil War ends, humans and otherborn- humanlike creatures with superhuman DNA-still struggle for peace. To ensure the continued rights of both, the FBI forms a Para-Ops team with a unique set of skills.





Pièce de résistance...

I got a Nook Simple Touch for my birthday from my wonderful husband! Finally, no more hovering over the laptop for hours reading eBooks.



16 comments:

  1. nice haul this week. hope you enjoy all your new books!

    Here's our IMM

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  2. Oh wow, the Nook Simple touch, I believe is the best! Hahaha. You have a dear for a husband. You also have great titles here. Looks like a lot of series as well. That's bound to get you hooked. Happy reading!

    Here's our IMM:
    http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/in-my-mailbox-13-library-love/

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  3. Aw cute that your husband got you a Nook.
    I liked What a Goddess Wants and am reading Storm's Heart now. Freakin' awesome! Nice haul.

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  4. Ooo Chosen by blood sounds very interesting, can't wait to read your review on that!!

    Hope you enjoy all the new books!

    Steffi

    xx

    http://steffikins.blogspot.com/2011/09/imm-11-110911.html

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  5. Welcome to the ereader world! I love my Ipad and Sony Touch. I have To Be Queen to read as well. Happy reading!

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  6. Oh, nice mailbox! I have been wanting Storm's Heart for awhile, and Chosen By Blood looks good... Book Savvy Babe’s IMM

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  7. Nice looking books!
    Happy reading :)

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  8. Great bookish week hon! I really want to read Flying Blind! Looks really interesting and my kind of read! Thank you for stopping by

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  9. To Be Queen was a very good read!

    Woot! You got a reader! (I know the feeling of trying to read eBooks without one - NOT fun!)

    Great mailbox! Enjoy all of the wonderful reads!

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  10. Looks like you got some good reads...have a great week.

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  11. Wow! You sure piked up a lot of good ones this week! One was already on my list, but I may be adding to that! And you got a Nook, too! Happy Birthday! Be sure to check out my blog on Fridays to see the freebies I dig up. Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Yay! I love my Nook...it is definitely so much easier than reading on the laptop! And I got mine for my bday from my hubby back in May. What wonderful husbands we have! :D Great haul! And thanks for stopping by!

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  13. Hope you like the Nook! It's nice!!!

    Sam

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  14. Flying Blind looks really good. and WOWIE!! a NOOK! that's so coolll...:D Have fun and happy reading!

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  15. WOW! Congrats on getting the Nook! I absolutely love mine. Currently doing reading for my class on it, and it's such a joy!

    Anyway, that book about Eleanor of Aquitane looks great. Definitely going to look into it.

    Thanks for stopping by my IMM!

    -Clara
    http://thewannabeknight.wordpress.com

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  16. I've always wanted a Nook!!! But anyway, I love your IMM this week, especially Tiger's Quest. I am so in love with the series, and Ren too! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog.

    http://forget8me8not.blogspot.com

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