The Geekish Reader

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Nina stood, eyes adjusting to the gray light as she looked into the cave. For a moment, she was dumbstruck.  Then she finally managed to speak.  “Oh, you son of a bitch.” Eddie shrugged again, this time with a grin.  “Yeah, I was lying.  Just wanted to see your face.” ~ page 392, Empire of Gold by Andy McDermott Book #7 in the Nina & Eddie series.     About the book: A RUMOR OF RICHES. A MAZE OF MURDER. AND THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS, SO...

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!   “Back by eleven,” I reminded her, then cut her off at the first sign of a groan.  “Complain, and it will be ten-thirty.. and if you’re not in that door on time, I’ll show up at the Dairy Freeze in my bathrobe yelling your full legal name.” “You wouldn’t.”  She hissed. “Try me.  Now, have a good time.”  I kissed her forehead. ~ The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper Kobo ebook, Chapter 10, page 42.   About the book: Iris Sca...

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading . Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!   “Then shall we trade places?  Perhaps I could make a better husband,” she said brightly.  “Wife,”  she commanded, thrusting her finger in his face, “help me off with my boots.” He caught his startled laughter midbreath. “Your parents should have sewn your lips together at birth.” ~ page 125 – Upon A Wicked Time by Karen Ranney     About the book: Tessa Astley is everything a duke should want in a wife.  A breathtaking beauty with a rep...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!     "Everyone.  You know Peter John Douglas, my opponent?"  Madeline looked around at their faces.  She took a deep breath. "He and I are old friends.  Six years ago we were engaged to be married.." ~ page 18.  Between A Rock and A Mad Woman by Stephanie Queen (aka. Stephanie Giancola) Where to buy:   Amazon About the book:   Not since JFK, has a political candidate used his wit and charm to such...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Her Majesty Victoria, by Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, had a lamp shade on her head.  Again. ~ page 4.  The Agency:  The Traitor in the Tunnel by Y. S. Lee Where to buy:   Amazon About: Get steeped in suspense, romance, and high Victorian intrigue as Mary goes undercover at Buckingham Palace - and learns a startling secret at the Tower of London. ...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author too so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! None of that mattered as much as the fact that her fingers were tingling like they did when her gift stirred.  She was in the presence of a strong curse.  Then a wave of air rippled toward her and revised her thought.  Two strong curses. ~ page 18.  Enchanted Again by Robin D. Owens Where to buy:  Amazon About the book: Magic has a price—and for Amber Sarga it's days and years off her life. Each curse she breaks a...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! ".. To listen to this woman say it, I don't even exist until I find a husband.  It's preposterous.  If I'm so unimportant, then what have I been doing these past five years?  How have I managed to keep this family together?  Not by twiddling my thumbs and hoping some kind of gentleman will deign to marry me!"  ~ page 62.  How To Marry A Marquis by Julia Quinn Where to buy:  Amazon Challenge:  2012 Julia Q...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! "Wait - if we're holding flowers, how are we suppose arrange the train?" Caylor reached the end of the aisle, her expression clearly telling Flannery that if they weren't in public, Caylor would gladly pummel her. ~ page 14, Turnabout's Fair Play by Kaye Dacus About the book: (via GoodReads) Acclaimed author Kaye Dacus will provide you with hours of humor, romance, and inspirational reading with book 3 of The Matchmakers series. When Maureen O’C...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! He nodded at the cells.  "These poor beasts are driven solely by their need to survive and to feed.  It is their nature, and their nature has made them predictable.  But man, on the other hand, has the capacity to change his nature.  Man is the only animal that can destroy the world.  Beasts live only in the present, but humans have the capacity to live for the future, to lay down plans for their children and grandchildren,...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! "I am nae a shrew!" Myrna said angrily. Sorcha and their youngest sister Agnes, giggled as Annabella shrugged but did not take back her harsh words. ~ page 29.  Bond of Passion by Bertrice Small Released:  October 2011 Called the handsomest man in the borders, Angus Ferguson, Earl of Duin, lives a quiet life, avoiding the constant political intrigues of his neighbors in order to keep his small clan safe. Now, in exchange for...

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! During the day the children kept her occupied, but at night, oh, at night the loneliness invaded her aching heart.  Even now there were still times when she would turn over in her sleep, instinctively searching for his solid strength and warmth. ~ page 44.  Tis The Season to be Sinful by Adrienne Basso 

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! My determination to "escape" had increased since the plan had first been proposed.  The money was merely a bonus at this point.  I wanted to prove the Commander wrong. ~ page 144.  Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!   With no available answer, I returned my attention to the captive, and it was then I noticed his eyes.  They were steel-blue, sharp and intense.  Despite the youthful glow of his suntanned face, his eyes were cold, suggesting he had great experience in the world and was now expecting the worst.  page 116 of Legacy by Cayla Kluver

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!   I miss my spanx.  I outgrew them about fifty pounds ago.  Somewhere between the decadent foie gras at The Grenouille and the joyfully simple pigs-in-a-blanket at Paynard Patisserie. ~ Page 9, Slim to None by Jenny Gardiner

Teaser Tuesdays  is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of  Should Be Reading .  Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page 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 & author , too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!   Me?  I started at Addison an eighteen-year-old combination of loser and poser.  Pretty impressive, I'd say.  Not everyone can pull of such a loathsome personality at so young an age.  ~ page 8.  The Summer of Us by Holly Chamberlain