The Geekish Reader

Title:   My Irresistible Earl Author:   Gaelen Foley Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   400 To Be Published:   March 29th 2011 ISBN:   0061733962 Publisher:   HarperCollins Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: The Inferno Club: In public, this scandalous society of London aristocrats is notorious for pursuing all manner of debauchery. But in private, they are warriors who would do anything to protect king and country . . . Once, she had vowed to marry the Earl of Falconridge. Now, she vows to forget him. After he abandoned her for a life shrouded in secrets, Mara, Lady Pierson, has succeeded in keeping him away, until he appears in London unexpectedly, making her fall in love all over again. Forced back into Mara's life by duty, the earl quickly stays for love. He has never forgotten this passionate beauty and never meant to break her heart. But their new found happiness is endangered—because the Inferno Club demands much of its members, and his vital mission is exposing

Title:   Once A Witch Author:   Carolyn MacCullugh Genre:   Paranormal YA - Romance Pages:   292 Published:   September 14th 2009 ISBN:   0547223994 Publisher:   Clarion Books Source:   Purchased (from Book Depository) Synopsis: Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This is a spellbinding display of storytelling that will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along! Just do the following: 1.  Grab your current read 2.  Open to a random page 3.  Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers. ************************ Title:   When Harry Met Molly Author:   Kiernan Kramer "They were getting nowhere.  Fast.  And she was working herself up to hitting him again with that blasted reticule"   Title:   Once Upon A Scandal Author: Delilah Marvelle "His breath hitched.  She might as well have ripped his heart out through his nostrils and then waltzed about with a bottle of champagne in honor of the insult."

It's Monday! What are you reading is hosted by  One Persons Journey through a world of Books Each week we spotlight the books we are reading, planning on reading or just finished reading. Last week I finished reading: I had a couple of others on my list, but work was a bit too hectic this week.  Plus I picked up the Devil Wears Plaid and just could resist reading it ASAP!  Both were fabulous stories! Stay tuned for reviews in the next week or so! Currently reading: Really enjoying both books! Planning on reading (hopefully!): I have both of these on my Kobo for review (via NetGalley)

Title:   A Borrowed Scot Author:   Karen Ranney Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   384 Publication Date:   29th March 2011 ISBN # 0062078704 Publisher:   HarperCollins Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: Who Is Montgomery Fairfax? Though she possesses remarkable talents and astonishing insight, Veronica MacLeod knows nothing about the man who appears from nowhere to prevent her from committing the most foolish and desperate act of her life. Recently named Lord Fairfax of Doncaster Hall, the breathtaking, secretive stranger agrees to perform the one act of kindness that can rescue the Scottish beauty from scandal and disgrace—by taking Veronica as his bride. Journeying with Montgomery Fairfax to his magnificent estate in the Highlands, Veronica knows deep in her heart that this is a man she can truly love—a noble soul, a caring and passionate lover whose touch awakens feelings she's never before known. Yet there are ghosts in Montgomery's shuttered past that haunt him st

Inspired by the inane twitter trend of #100factsaboutme, give us five BOOK RELATED facts about you 5 to 8 books at once.  I don't know why, but I've always been like that! I've been reading since I was 3 - my Grandfather and I learned to read together. I LOVE historical romance novels - I'm addicted to them. I have hundreds of books, I hate getting rid of them. I always carry at least one book or my ereader in my purse. ****************************    "If you could physically put yourself into a book or series…which one would it be and why?"   I think it would be Casting Spells & Laced by Magic by Barbara Bretton.  I would love to have the endless supplie of beautiful roving and the yarn store that Chloe has in the series.

Title:   Unveiled Author:   Courtney Milan Genre:   Historical Romance Pages:   384 Published:   January 25th 2011 ISBN:   0373775431 Publisher:   HQN Books Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: Ash Turner has waited a lifetime to seek revenge on the man who ruined his family—and now the time for justice has arrived. At Parford Manor, he intends to take his place as the rightful heir to the dukedom and settle an old score with the current duke once and for all. But instead he finds himself drawn to a tempting beauty who has the power to undo all his dreams of vengeance…. Lady Margaret knows she should despise the man who's stolen her fortune and her father's legacy—the man she's been ordered to spy on in the guise of a nurse. Yet the more she learns about the new duke, the less she can resist his smoldering appeal. Soon Margaret and Ash find themselves torn between old loyalties—and the tantalizing promise of passion…. *************   My Thoughts: I really enjoye

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along! Just do the following: 1.  Grab your current read 2.  Open to a random page 3.  Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers. ************************   Title:   My Irresistible Earl Author:   Gaelen Foley Page:   66 "As the conversation moved on, gratefully, to the safer topic of horseflesh, Jordan chastised himself in silence for his blunder.  What the hell is wrong with me? "

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?, is a bookish meme hosted by One Person's Journey Through a World of Books , where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It’s a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list. So hop on over to Journey and join in...and leave a comment here so I can check out what you are reading. What I read last week: I'm soooo glad I picked these two books up - they were AMAZING!  I totally loved them.  Need to get the 3rd one now! I read all 3 books - I was totally sucked in!  I couldn't put them down! I'm going to need to get my hands on Shadowfever ASAP to find out what happens!! ----------------------------------- What I am reading now: This is the second last book in the Border series.  I am loving it so far!  I'm about 3/4's of the way through it. I'm about halfway through this book.  It's so s

IMM (In My Mailbox) is a regular feature from The Story Siren   It features books you received by mail, library, bought, swapped or were gifted. I'm a bit late in posting my IMM - and 2 weeks behind! Last week I picked up: Last week I also got for review from Hachette: ******************* This  week I picked up:  (from Chapters - don't you just love giftcards!)