Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley

Ok you guys, we’re both sorry and not. We usually like a feature a book that has been released or is very near release so you can get a copy of our rec right away if you want to. Fire Inside will be released June 4 so you don’t have too long to wait. You can go ahead and pre-order your copy (only $3.79).  So, sorry to tease…but we’re really not

Angela and I both agree, Hop may be one of our most favorite Kristen Ashley Heroes.

Here’s a few quotes to get you ready for Lainey and Hop!

“One more thing I want from you, Lanie,” he said into the dark and I closed my eyes tighter.

I’d give him one thing. I’d give him a million things. I’d give him anything.

I knew that in my bones.

****

“No, I need a quiet night.”
“Then it’s good we’re just gonna watch TV. And when I fuck you later, you’re golden. I’ll do all the work.”

****

I felt his lips hit mine, where he said, “Every step, every breath, every second I lived on this earth, I’m thankful for, no matter how fucked up or whacked or hard or good, “cause all that shit led me to you.”

****

“I’ll wear you down,” he proclaimed.

“No, you won’t,” I denied.

“You won’t let me in, I’ll break in, sneak in, blast in,” he promised.

Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley
June 4th 2013 by Forever
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What-To-Read Wednesday: Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley was first published on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

Fiction Vixen is pleased to welcome author Nalini Singh today. Her much anticipated 12th book in the Psy-Changling series, Heart of Obsidian releases June 4.

FV Jen: So I am freakishly excited about this interview.  Thank you so much for talking with us.  If we ask questions that are too leading, just ignore them! We don’t want anything to be spoiled either.

Nalini: Thanks for having me!

FV Jen: I know this is from a previous book but I have to ask…is there a chance Adria and Riaz will ever form a mating bond?

Nalini:  As Dalton points out to Riaz in the book, this relationship is one with no roadmap to follow – it’s Adria and Riaz’s journey, and we’ll have to walk with them to see where it takes them.

FV Jen: Do you have a favorite character, one that just calls to you each time you look at their book?  Mine used to be Judd but then I listened to the series on audio and I think it is now Riley.

Nalini: I truly don’t – for me, each of the characters has a distinct personality (as I hope they do for readers), and so I love different things about each of them. Drew’s sense of humor, Sienna’s stubborn will and love for family, Jules’ and Rome’s michievous natures, Cooper’s rough tenderness, Tammy’s gentle heart…I could go on and on. I even enjoy the villainous characters, because without darkness, how would we see the light?

FV Jen: Who has been your hardest character or pair to write?

Nalini: My answer is very similar to that above – each character or pair has its own unique challenges.

 Judd, for example, was a tough nut to crack. Talk about the tall, dark, silent type! I eventually just left it up to Brenna. He actually talks to her.

 Amara is a difficult character to write because she *is* difficult. She simply doesn’t conform to ordinary rules of behavior, her mindset utterly disparate. To write her, I have to go into her headspace, think like her. And Amara doesn’t think like you and I do.

 The Ghost, of course, is a challenging character to write because I need to stay true to this person’s identity, without giving it away before it’s time. Hopefully, once the Ghost’s true identity is revealed, people will go back and read the books and see the more subtle indicators earlier on.

FV Jen: How close are you to ending this series arc?  Do you have a certain number of books in mind after Heart of Obsidian?

Nalini: Very close. I would say 2-3 books. The reason for the one book differential is that I’m not sure if all the threads can be pulled together in two more books—I won’t know until I sit down to write. Some people may even consider that book #13 in 2014 completes the arc, but I think at least one more book will be needed to put all the pieces together.

Having said that, the events of HEART OF OBSIDIAN and the next book, also expand storytelling opportunities within the world, so for those who want to continue reading the series after the end of what I envisioned as the original arc, there will still be intriguing new things to explore. This is not a static world and so it’s constantly changing and growing.

FV Jen: Has it been hard keeping the identities of your hero/heroine for Heart of Obsidian secret?  How obvious is that hint on the cover going to seem when we find out their names?  Lol

Nalini: By the time this interview goes live, you’ll know the hero’s name! I won’t mention it here as some folks are trying to remain spoiler-free, but the excerpt is on my blog for those who want to read it.

It has been tough to keep it a secret, TOUGH! I want to talk about them both all the time! As for the hint on the cover, it seemed obvious to me, but I know the world and the character so well that I’m the worst person to ask. But, I have seen several other people guess at it on Twitter etc, so it’s not totally out of left field!

FV Jen: Soooo…Aden and Vasic?  Can I marry them?  Both at the same time?  You write the absolute best heroes.  What is your secret?

Nalini: I’ve always thought a hero should be heroic to his heroine. No matter what he’s like around other people, how bad or dark, he needs to be someone the heroine can trust and rely on to be there, someone who would never consciously hurt her.

Not to say my heroes don’t sometimes do things that frustrate and infuriate their heroines— because let’s face it, they are men after all! But beneath it all, a hero is still his heroine’s rock.

I do love alpha heroes, and that’s what I write. Strong, intelligent, confident men who are supremely hot.

Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
June 4th 2013 by Berkley Sensation
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New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing.  Though she’s traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the Highlands of Scotland and the temples of Japan, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most.  She’s beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as writer.  Nalini lives and works in beautiful New Zealand.  Visit the author online at www.nalinisingh.com, www.facebook.com/AuthorNaliniSingh, and www.twitter.com/nalinisingh.

You’re invited to meet The Ghost!
 
The Ghost from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series and upcoming novel HEART OF OBSIDIAN (Berkley Hardcover; June 4, 2013) is taking over Nalini’s Twitter feed, @nalinisingh, for one hour at 9pm EDT on Thursday, May 23rd.  Jane Litte of @dearauthor will host the chat.  Be sure to join in the fun using #penguinromance and ask some questions of your own!

Interview With Author Nalini Singh was first published on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

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Winner: Fall of Night by Rachel Caine was first published on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

Right off we meet Drew.  He swears he has the flu because that is the only logical explanation for why he hasn’t left his apartment for a week, why there is garbage piled up everywhere,  and why he won’t answer his phone or door.  But it doesn’t take too long before Drew tells us the real reason for his malaise.  He has fallen in love, something completely unheard of from a confirmed bachelor like he is.  And the woman of his dreams is marrying another man.

Once we learn Drew’s real problem, he starts to tell us his story.  Tangled is told from Drew’s point of view and starts a month before where we open with Drew having the “flu”.  Drew is a bit of a dog but he likes being a dog and does not hide what he is.

“Jesus, baby, I’m gonna come.”

Let’s freeze frame here for a second.

For those ladies out there who are listening, let me give you some free advice: If a guy who you just met at a club calls you baby, sweetheart, angel or any other generic endearment?  Don’t make the mistake of thinking he’s so into you, he’s already thinking up pet names.

It’s because he can’t or doesn’t care to remember your actual name.

And no girl wants to be called by the wrong name when she’s on her knees giving you head in the men’s room.  So, just to be safe, I went with baby.

Her real name?  Does it matter?

He first sees Kate in a bar and is entranced.  Having just left the bathroom stall and a quicky blow job, he is feeling pretty relaxed and happy.  He introduces himself to Kate and the reader sees a little communication going on that Drew misses.

Let me stop and explain here.  Tangled is from Drew’s pov so while we don’t hear Kate’s thoughts, Drew will stop the reader and point them out.  It was not uncommon for him to make the reader note something that he missed but will be pertinent for later.  Like when they first meet, he points out Kate’s reaction to his name.  He tells the reader to keep it in their mind because it will be important for later.  The way he switches back and forth from telling his story to talking to reader is priceless.  The changes to do not take you out of the story but they allow you to see things from Kate’s pov even though you never hear it.

Back to the story.  Kate tells Drew she is engaged and leaves him standing at the bar.  Brokenhearted, Drew goes home with twin redheads.  For real.  Next day Drew attends a work meeting where he finds out that Kate is a new employee at his firm, family business started by his father, and is a rising star.  This causes much stress for Drew because he does not sleep with people he works with.  It ends up not being a problem because Kate and Drew are pitted against each other on an account and they become enemies instead of lovers.

The rest of the story really must be left up to the reader.  Things happen, situations change and roles reverse.  How is that for purposefully vague?    Tangled is the debut novel for Ms Chase and loved it.  It will easily go on my top books for 2013.  Her voice is fresh and funny, the male pov is different and unique and the flow of the story is done perfectly.  I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a laugh combined with a wonderful romance.  Final grade- A

Favorite Quote:

Every healthy man in the world wakes up with a stiffy.  A fatty.  Morning wood.  I’m sure there’s some medical explanation for the phenomenon, but I just like to think of it as a little present from God.  A chance to begin the day with your best dick forward.

And

Which reminds me- Martha Stewart?  She’s my new idol.  Seriously.  I used to think her whole deal was a joke.  Who becomes a billionaire by showing people how to fold goddamn dinner napkins correctly?  But that was before.  Before I actually tried to use my own oven or set a table.  Now Martha’s a fucking god.  Like Buddha.  And if her recipe helps me pulls this off?  I’ll worship at her pudgy sandaled feet every day for the rest of my life.

Rating: A
Tangled by Emma Chase
May 21st 2013 by Omnific Publishing
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Review: Tangled by Emma Chase was first published on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews

New romance and urban fantasy releases!! What will you buy today? There are always so many releases each week, we’re bound to miss some, especially those indie releases. Tell us what we missed.

**May 20**

AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Love Letters Volume 2: Duty To Please by Anthology
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Anthology by Dee J. Adams
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Portrait of a Crossroads by Kelly Rand
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Just One Night, Part 3: Binding Agreement by Kyra Davis
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Leslie C. Ferdinand by Picture Perfect
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Journey Of Dominion by Shawna Thomas
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Tangled by Emma Chase
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Beneath the Beauty by Skye Warren

**May 21**

AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Hell’s End by Ally Blue
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Sarah Morgan by An Invitation to Sin
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Dark Flight by Cassi Carver
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** How To Pursue A Princess by Karen Hawkins
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Then, Again by Karen Stivali
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** One True Love by Lori Wilde
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Ashes Of The Day by P.G. Forte
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** A Certain Summer by Patricia Beard
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** An Invitation to Sin by Sarah Morgan
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend

**May 25**

AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** Anything But Sweet by Candis Terry
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** All Out Of Love : A Cupid, Texas Novel by Lori Wilde
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** An English Bride In Scotland by Lynsay Sands
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** A Kiss Of Blood by Pamela Palmer
AMZ * BN * Kobo * Sony * ARe ** The Taming Of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens

New Romance and Urban Fantasy Releases: Week Of May 20th was first published on Fiction Vixen Book Reviews