Bea Reviews The Dark Archive by Genevieve Cogman

Series: The Invisible Library #7
Read As A Stand Alone: Possible, but not recommended
Publisher: Ace
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: December 29th, 2020
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Blurb from goodreads:

A professional spy for a mysterious Library which harvests fiction from different realities, Irene faces a series of assassination attempts that threaten to destroy her and everything she has worked for.

Irene is teaching her new assistant the fundamentals of a Librarian's job, and finding that training a young Fae is more difficult than she expected. But when they both narrowly avoid getting killed in an assassination attempt, she decides that learning by doing is the only option they have left - especially when the assassins keep coming for them, and for Irene's other friends as well...

In order to protect themselves, Irene and her friends must do what they do best: search for information to defeat the overwhelming threat they face and identify their unseen enemy. To do that, Irene will have to delve deeper into her own history than she ever has before, face an ancient foe, and uncover secrets that will change her life and the course of the Library forever.

Bea Reviews The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman

Series: The Invisible Library #6
Read As A Stand Alone: Yes
Publisher: Ace Books
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
Release Date: January 7th, 2020
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Blurb from goodreads:

Time-travelling, dimension-jumping, Librarian-spy Irene and dragon-prince Kai will have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heist--or risk the wrath of a dangerous villain with a secret island lair.

A Librarian's work is never done, and Irene is summoned to the Library. The world where she grew up is in danger of veering deep into chaos, and she needs to obtain a particular book to stop this from happening. Her only choice is to contact a mysterious Fae information-broker and trader of rare objects: Mr. Nemo.

Irene and Kai make their way to Mr. Nemo's remote Caribbean island and are invited to dinner, which includes unlikely company. Mr. Nemo has an offer for everyone there: he wants them to steal a specific painting from a specific world. But to get their reward, they will have to form a team, including a dragon techie, a Fae thief, a gambler, a driver, and the muscle. Their goal? The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, in an early twenty-first-century world, where their toughest challenge might be each other.

Bea Reviews The Lost Plot by Genevieve Cogman

Series: The Invisible Library #4
Publisher: Ace Books
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: January 9th, 2018 
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Blurb from goodreads:

After being commissioned to find a rare book, Librarian Irene and her assistant, Kai, head to Prohibition-era New York and are thrust into the middle of a political fight with dragons, mobsters, and Fae.

In a 1920s-esque New York, Prohibition is in force; fedoras, flapper dresses, and tommy guns are in fashion: and intrigue is afoot. Intrepid Librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in the middle of a dragon political contest. It seems a young Librarian has become tangled in this conflict, and if they can't extricate him, there could be serious repercussions for the mysterious Library. And, as the balance of power across mighty factions hangs in the balance, this could even trigger war.

Irene and Kai are locked in a race against time (and dragons) to procure a rare book. They'll face gangsters, blackmail, and the Library's own Internal Affairs department. And if it doesn't end well, it could have dire consequences on Irene's job. And, incidentally, on her life.

Excerpt & Spotlight: Catch My Fall by Jessica Scott

One of my favorite authors has a new book out, it released yesterday, and today I'm sharing an excerpt with you. Jessica Scott is an Iraq war veteran, an active duty army officer and the USA Today bestselling author of novels set in the heart of America’s Army. She is the mother of two daughters, three cats and three dogs, and wife to a retired NCO.

She’s also written for the New York Times At War Blog, PBS Point of View Regarding War, and IAVA. She deployed to Iraq in 2009 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)/New Dawn and has had the honor of serving as a company commander at Fort Hood, Texas twice.

She’s holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Duke University and she’s been featured as one of Esquire Magazine’s Americans of the Year for 2012. Jessica is also an active member of the Military Writers Guild.

Win an Autographed Copy of Isabelle Ronin's Chasing Red!

Sourcebooks is giving away autographed copies of the WattPad sensation, Chasing Red by Isabelle Ronin. It's been updated with additional content and will be released in Septemberbut you can win a copy NOW! Read an excerpt below then enter to win a copy.

Bea Reviews The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman

Series: The Invisible Library #3 
Publisher: ROC
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: January 10th, 2017
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Blurb from goodreads:

Librarian spy Irene and her apprentice Kai return for another “tremendously fun, rip-roaring adventure,” (A Fantastical Librarian) third in the bibliophilic fantasy series from the author of The Masked City.
 
Never judge a book by its cover...
 
Due to her involvement in an unfortunate set of mishaps between the dragons and the Fae, Librarian spy Irene is stuck on probation, doing what should be simple fetch-and-retrieve projects for the mysterious Library. But trouble has a tendency of finding both Irene and her apprentice, Kai—a dragon prince—and, before they know it, they are entangled in more danger than they can handle...

Irene’s longtime nemesis, Alberich, has once again been making waves across multiple worlds, and, this time, his goals are much larger than obtaining a single book or wreaking vengeance upon a single Librarian. He aims to destroy the entire Library—and make sure Irene goes down with it.

With so much at stake, Irene will need every tool at her disposal to stay alive. But even as she draws her allies close around her, the greatest danger might be lurking from somewhere close—someone she never expected to betray her.

Bea Reviews The Masked CIty by Genevieve Cogman

Series: Invisible Library #2
Publisher: Roc
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: September 6th, 2016
Challenges: Finishing the Series Reading Challenge
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Blurb from goodreads:

Librarian-spy Irene and her apprentice Kai are back in the second in this “dazzling”* book-filled fantasy series from the author of The Invisible Library.
 
The written word is mightier than the sword—most of the time...
 
Working in an alternate version of Victorian London, Librarian-spy Irene has settled into a routine, collecting important fiction for the mysterious Library and blending in nicely with the local culture. But when her apprentice, Kai—a dragon of royal descent—is kidnapped by the Fae, her carefully crafted undercover operation begins to crumble.

Kai’s abduction could incite a conflict between the forces of chaos and order that would devastate all worlds and all dimensions. To keep humanity from getting caught in the crossfire, Irene will have to team up with a local Fae leader to travel deep into a version of Venice filled with dark magic, strange coincidences, and a perpetual celebration of Carnival—and save her friend before he becomes the first casualty of a catastrophic war.

But navigating the tumultuous landscape of Fae politics will take more than Irene’s book-smarts and fast-talking—to ward off Armageddon, she might have to sacrifice everything she holds dear....

Exclusive Excerpt from Break My Fall by Jessica Scott

One of my favorite romance authors, Jessica Scott, has a new book releasing tomorrow and she's shared an exclusive excerpt with the Nook. "Break My Fall" is the second book in her new adult romance, Falling.

Jessica Scott is an Iraq war veteran, an active duty army officer and the USA Today bestselling author of novels set in the heart of America’s Army. She is the mother of two daughters, three cats and three dogs, and wife to a retired NCO. She and her family are currently wherever the army has sent her.

She's also written for the New York Times At War Blog, PBS Point of View Regarding War, and IAVA. She deployed to Iraq in 2009 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)/New Dawn and has had the honor of serving as a company commander at Fort Hood, Texas twice.

She's pursuing a graduate degree in Sociology in her spare time and she's been featured as one of Esquire Magazine's Americans of the Year for 2012. Jessica is also an active member of the Military Writers Guild.

Excerpt from The Opposite Of Right by Christi Barth

I enjoy Barth's romances so I am delighted to have an excerpt for you today from her new book, "The Opposite of Right", a new adult romance. Get comfy, and enjoy the excerpt!

Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage.  A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning.  Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes award-winning contemporary romance.  Christi is President of the Maryland Romance Writers and lives in Maryland with her husband.

Find Christi Online:

Website | Blog | Pinterest | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page |Facebook  |Instagram 

Bea Reviews Breaking Angelina by Rita Webb & T.J. Webb

Publisher: Robot Playground, Inc.
Series:Paranormal Investigations #1.5
Format Read: Kindle book
Source: from the publisher for an honest review
Release Date: November 2013
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The entire series will be free from Feb 9th to the 13th

Blurb from goodreads:

She's the Beauty. Can the Beast break her curse before the monsters break her?

I never told anyone my darkest secret.

Something evil whispers in my mind. It threatens to destroy everything I care about, and now it wants me to kidnap and murder a mythical creature. Refusal means excruciating pain or sleepwalking into oncoming traffic ... again.

I don’t dare refuse, even if I have to steal from my friends, sell my body, or ruin my college career. Anything to stop the feeling of its claws scraping the insides of my skull.

That’s when I hired the Hunter, a wolf-man from a magical world, to help me. A tracker for hire, an honorable man who has misplaced his honor, a twisted soul with no heart left to care.

But he has secrets of his own, and I don’t think anyone can save me from the trouble I’m in.


a New Adult dark paranormal romance
For ages 18+ due to violence, language, and some sexuality.

EXCERPT and GIVEAWAY - A Taste of Merlot by Heather Heyford

I looked at this book on NetGalley and was tempted but I'm trying to lower the pile of doom so I passed on it. Then the opportunity to be part of the tour came up and I thought, "why not?". Family drama, romance, wine - it's hard to pass those up. I hope you'll enjoy the excerpt and there's a giveaway at the end of the post. Put up your feet and enjoy!

Born in the Northeast, Heather Heyford learned to walk and talk in Texas, and then moved to England. (“Ya’ll want some scones?”) While in Europe, Heather was forced by her cruel parents to spend Saturdays in the leopard vinyl back seat of their Peugeot, motoring from one medieval pile to the next for the lame purpose of ‘learning something.’ What she soon learned was how to allay the boredom by stashing a Cosmo under the seat. Now a recovering teacher, Heather writes love stories, feeds hardboiled eggs to suburban foxes, and makes art in the Mid-Atlantic. See more at HeatherHeyford.com, or visit me on facebook, twitter, pinterest, and instagram.

Release Day Review of Addiction by Angela McPherson

Publisher: Untold Press
Series: Distraction #2
Format Read: Kindle book
Source: the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Release Date: 
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Blurb from goodreads:

Despite denying their love for years, in the end no distraction could keep best friends Tristan and Elle apart. Passion and heat explode as the two finally discover what they’ve been missing, needing, wanting for so long.

When Tristan and Elle return home for Christmas break, the two are gifted with a few unexpected surprises. Heather, Elle’s sister, has come home and even better, she's now clean and sober. During this time, Tristan and his dad manage to work through their strained relationship, finding compromise and understanding. For the couple, everything is coming together—until circumstances change, threatening their newfound happiness.

Love is an addiction both craved, but when devastating secrets are revealed, Elle pushes Tristan away. He won't let go. She can't hold on. Is their love strong enough to keep them together? Falling in love was never an issue, but for Tristan and Elle, falling apart may be.

Release Day EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Addiction by Angela McPherson

A New Adult/College Contemporary Romance

Addiction
 (Distraction, #2) By

Angela McPherson

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Priya In Heels by Ayesha Patel

Debut author, Ayesha Patel, weaves a spicy, sexy, multicultural NA romance with PRIYA IN HEELS, an Embrace by Entangled Publishing novel.

Ayesha Patel was born in the rich and colorful state of Gujarat in western India before moving to Texas. She quickly found her footing in languages and creative writing and weaves her diverse background into her stories. She currently lives in the beautiful, though rainy, state of Washington with her husband. With a splendid view of Mt. Ranier behind her, a cup of coffee in her hand, and a ridiculously fast laptop at her fingertips, Ayesha is thrilled to explore the literary world.

 
Want to get to know Ayesha better? Check out this exclusive interview!

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY - Goodness of Fit by Missy Marciassa

Okay, I confess: the title caught my eye because 'goodness of fit' is a term we use in early childhood education. I had to read the blurb and see what the book was about. It has nothing to d with ECE, no surprise there. :D But the blurb was appealing nonetheless so I signed up. I have an excerpt and a giveaway of the book for you. so make yourself comfy and enjoy.

Missy Marciassa loved getting lost in novels from the time she could read, so it’s no surprise she wanted to write. Her very first “novels” were re-writing the books she read to get the endings she wanted in second grade. Missy continued to read and write through grade school and high school.

After becoming rather disillusioned with fiction after writing literary criticism as an English major in college, however, Missy focused on her enjoyment of learning about people and studied psychology. Reading fiction fell to the wayside with all the reading and writing required for college and graduate school, but once Missy became a doctoral candidate, she rediscovered her love of fiction. Then she started getting the urge to write, an urge that wouldn’t go away (she refuses to diagnose it as a compulsion). Covert Assignment is the end result of that urge.

Find Missy Online:

Website: http://marciassa.com/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7254740.Missy_Marciassa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsMarciassa
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissyMarciassa

EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY: Harder by Robin York

We are thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for Robin York's HARDER! HARDER is a New Adult contemporary romance being published by Random House’s Bantam imprint and is the 2^nd novel in Robin York’s Caroline & West Series.

Excerpt from Impossibly Forever by Shane Morgan & GC Giveaway

 

Welcome to today's stop on Shane Morgan's book blast for her romance book bundle, "Impossibly Forever". I have an excerpt and there's a tour wide giveaway for an Amazon gift card so get comfy and enjoy!

Shane Morgan is the Amazon Bestselling author of "Impossibly Love", and "Unresisting". A book fanatic at heart, Shane currently lives in Narragansett, RI where she spends her days blogging and writing young adult and new adult fiction.

Find Shane Online:

shanemorganwrites.com

facebook.com/authorshanemorgan 

goodreads.com/shanemorgan 

twitter.com/itchingforbooks 

www.itchingforbooks.com

GIVEAWAY! Wanted by J Kenner & Deeper by Robin York

Thanks to Random House, I  have two books to give away today; Wanted by J. Kenner and Deeper by Robin York AKA Ruthie Knox. Enter using the rafflecopter widget below; please read my Giveaway Policy. The giveaway ends Saturday March 15th at 11:59PM EST.

Blog Tour Excerpt and Giveaway: Stakeout by Nikki Jefford

Welcome to my stop on Nikki Jefford's tour for her new book, "Stakeout", part of the Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter series. I have an excerpt for you and a giveaway too so grab a drink and get comfortable.

Nikki Jefford is a third generation Alaskan who found paradise in the not-so-tropical San Juan Islands (Wash.) where she is once more neighbors with Canada in a town without a single traffic light. She loves fictional bad boys and heroines who kick butt.

Cover Reveal: THE DEEP END OF THE SEA by Heather Lyons

Do you like mythology? romance? stories of redemption? Then you may need to check out "The Deep End of the Sea" by Heather Lyons. It releases February 13, 2014 and I have the cover to share with you today.

What if all the legends you’ve learned were wrong?

Brutally attacked by one god and unfairly cursed by another she faithfully served, Medusa has spent the last two thousand years living out her punishment on an enchanted isle in the Aegean Sea. A far cry from the monster legends depict, she’s spent her time educating herself, gardening, and desperately trying to frighten away adventure seekers who occasionally end up, much to her dismay, as statues when they manage to catch her off guard.  As time marches on without her, Medusa wishes for nothing more than to be given a second chance at a life stolen away at far too young an age.

But then comes a day when Hermes, one of the few friends she still has and the only deity she trusts, petitions the rest of the gods and goddesses to reverse the curse. Thus begins a journey toward healing and redemption, of reclaiming a life after tragedy, and of just how powerful friendship and love can be—because sometimes, you have to sink in the deep end of the sea before you can rise back up again.