Monday, July 20, 2015

Sale - New Release Extravaganza!!!





Pieces


Synopsis: 
Jake Lanza is one of Riverdale New York’s favorite sons. He owns a tattoo parlor in the small upstate town and prides himself on being a fun-loving, live by the seat of your pants type of guy. He has everything he wants in life, a thriving business, a great family and a best friend with whom he could never live without.
Cara Sloane weaved her way into Jake’s life when they were fifteen years old. After her life fell apart at such a young age, Jake helped her heal, and began to pick up the pieces of her fallen life. His unconventional ways slowly had him becoming the anchor in her life.
Now fourteen years later Jake begins to see Cara in a new light. The things he thought he never wanted, he suddenly began to yearn for. The only problem was they were both too frightened to lose the greatest love either of them has ever known. Can Jake convince Cara there is more for them than just a friendship? Is he willing to take that gamble himself?

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Broken Pieces

Synopsis: 
Nick Foti left Riverdale New York, seven years ago, leaving his dreams and the only family he ever knew behind. Most of all he left the one girl that managed to completely unravel him. Samantha Lanza was his best friends little sister. She wasn't meant to be his, she was his to protect like a sister.
When he finally decided he couldn't fight his attraction to her, events unfold that force him to leave her and the only life he has ever wanted behind. Forced to work for his father in Seattle, Nick is miserable. He spends most his time in the boardroom playing the corporate mogul. The rest of the time he loses himself in a bottle and random woman that will never compare to the one he left behind.
One day Nick hits rock bottom and decides he’s had enough, he hangs up his suit and tie and sets out to reclaim the life he was meant to have. He heads back to Riverdale just when the family he has always loved as his own needs him the most. Everyone welcomes Nick with open arms, except Sam. She wants nothing to do with him. Can he convince her he’s a changed man who wants nothing more than to have her in his arms forever? Or has is the betrayal she feels too great to forgive.

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Fitting The Pieces




Synopsis: 
You’ve laughed with them. You’ve cried with them. Now it’s time to say goodbye to the Lanza Family, in the final installment of The Riverdale Series.
Luke Lanza is a man who has always done the responsible thing. He has faced a lot of challenging obstacles in his life; from raising his daughter on his own, to building a successful business, even being the only viable donor that could save his brother’s life. Knowing this about his brother and knowing that he was going to die, Jake asked him to look after the love of his life. Now Luke is torn between the promise he made to his brother and the pull of something he’s never known before.
“Promise me, I need to hear you say it, Luke.”
Luke swallowed. “I promise I’ll take care of Cara, you don’t have to worry about her.” A tear slipped down his cheek as he finished his vow to his little brother.
Jake smiled slightly and closed his eyes. “I could always count on you.”
Cara Sloane is struggling with the loss of her first love and the power of addiction. Jake had been her rock for so long, with him gone she realizes how broken she is. She doesn’t want to feel anything, least of all the emptiness in her heart.
“I know you’re at peace and I should be thankful for that, but I can’t be. I never realized what a selfish person I was. You were suffering and all I could do was pray for you not to leave me.”
A tragic accident leaves Luke and his family pleading with Cara to change the course of her life. Can Cara face her demons and learn there is life after Jake? Can she learn that she can hold onto to the beautiful memories they made together and still live her life?
“I don’t want to fix her because she’s broken.” He said with his own voice sounding a bit broken. “I want to help her because losing her too isn’t an option.”
Individually they try to heal, together they wonder if they can fit the pieces of their broken lives.

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Jake’s Journal


Synopsis: 
In honor of the one year Anniversary of the series you can now read Jake's Journal.
If someone would’ve told Jake Lanza, he would have ever kept a journal, he probably would’ve laughed in their face. Journals were for females. His sister had a journal. He would know, being as he stole it once and read all her deepest darkest teenage secrets. Yet, to his surprise when Nick gifted him a blank journal, he decided to give it a try.
Dear Diary,
Fuck. That don’t sound right. In fact it sounds kind of gay. Why don’t these books come with instructions? You know what? Fuck this.
Jake
(Because I think I’m supposed to sign my name)
During the most the darkest days and most trying times, Jake used his journal to expose the deepest thoughts, he wouldn’t allow himself to say out loud. In this journal you will read the thoughts of a man fighting for his life. Read his letters to Cara as he pours out his heart and soul to her, through his works and drawings he wished to create. Discover the plans he had for his loved ones and the promises he left behind. Enjoy the legacy Jake Lanza left behind.

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Illicit Temptations
Releasing July 28th




Synopsis: 
Michael Valente...

My father was the Underboss of an organized crime family. He was murdered when I was a teenager leaving me broken. My mother died in a tragic accident, her death annihilated me. My life was in shambles until Victor Pastore, one of New York’s most notorious gangsters and my late father’s best friend, recruited me to work for him.
Everyone expected me to walk in my father’s shadow, to be the prodigal son, the next big thing to hit the mob. I was torn between filling those expectations and walking the straight line my mother wished I had. Nothing made sense and I felt as if I was just passing through life.

The only beacon of light in my otherwise dark world was the one girl that was off limits to me. The one girl who could bring me to my knees consuming my mind, body and soul.
She’s the sweetest temptation I’ve ever known and the most illicit.
Nikki Pastore....
My father’s a gangster. My boyfriend’s is the king of New York’s nightclubs. I am often labeled as Vic’s daughter or Rico’s girl, never just Nikki. I struggle for people to acknowledge me for the woman I am and not for the men in my life. I’m fighting a losing battle.
There is only one person who sees me for me, my Mikey.
He’s wild.
He’s reckless.
He’s hot as hell.
He’s completely unattainable, but oh so tempting.

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Buy Link: Available July 28th
Goodreads

About the Author:

Janine Infante Bosco lives in New York City, she has always loved reading and writing. When she was thirteen, she began to write her own stories and her passion for writing took off as the years went on. At eighteen, she even wrote a full screenplay with dreams of one day becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

Now in her early thirties Janine is dedicated to her family, her boys the lights of her life. In her spare time, she wrote the Riverdale Series a labor of love and family that she is so very thrilled to share with you. Hope you enjoy the Lanza’s.
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

ReRead Review: Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Mythology Challenge) January



Kindle Edition, 736 pages 
Published April 1st 2010 by St. Martin's Press (first published August 5th 2008) 
original titleAcheron (Dark-Hunter, #15)
ASINB0011UJLL2 
edition languageEnglish
seriesDark-Hunter #8, The Dark-Hunterverse #15 
charactersStyxx of Didymos, Apollymi, Stryker, Artemis Agrotera, Soteria "Tory" Eleni Athena Kafieri 
settingGreece Atlantis New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) 

REVIEW
5 Stars 

 I always turn to Sherrilyn Kenyon when I get into a reading funk but usually I start from the beginning of the series and continue but considering I am doing a reading challenge and needed a book that was over 500 pages this was the perfect book for that.

 I am truly amazed that it still effects me the way it does. I am still heartbroken over the treatment of Acheron in his backstory. The anger I feel towards his family as well as Artemis is still there even though I know it's coming it doesn't make it any easier to read.

 As for the characters, Acheron has been and always will be one of my favorite characters of all time. He is a bad ass , with a huge heart and sarcastic(One of my favorite traits). I always smile when he finally get's his HEA.

 Tori, I am not sure why some don't think she is not right for him because for me I think she is perfect. Maybe because I can relate to her.

 In the end all I can say this will always be no matter how heartbreaking it is, my favorite book of all time and series as well.

Monday, January 5, 2015

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Mythology Reading Challenge- 2015


Run by Lili Lost in a Book click here to sign up


The Rules:

  • The challenge will run from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015. You can sign up at any time.
  • The book does not need to be released in 2015, but it does need to be read in 2015. Any books read before or after 2015 will not count toward this challenge. ARCs are okay.
  • Crossovers from other Reading Challenges are also okay!
  • You don't need to pick your books ahead of time, but you can if you want to!
  • You do, however, need to pick a level (see below). Keep in mind that you can move UP in the levels, but not DOWN, 'kay? ;)
  • The books read must have a prominent mythology theme. They can be Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse... you get the idea.
  • The books can be YA, MG, adult... pretty much anything!
  • Books can be any format (e-book, audio, print).
  • You do not need to have a blog to participate. You can link up using your Goodreads account, Library Thing or any other platform.
  • And the most important rule of all, HAVE FUN! :D


The Levels:

Demigod Level: 1-5 Mythology Books
God Level: 6-10 Mythology Books
Titan Level: 11-20 Mythology Books
Monster Level: 21+ Mythology Books

I read alot of Mythology so I am going to go for Titan Level

Historical Romance Reading Challenge 2015 #2


Run by Herding Cats and Burning Soup , Click HERE to sign up

All historical romances over 80 pages count!
Anything prior to 1920 as far as year goes.
All you do is read then review (on goodreads, amazon or your blog) then link up your review :)

It can be a fusion read (ex--paranormal historical)
Cross over from other challenges count.
You don't have to be a blogger to join in. Just use your Goodreads or Amazon account to link up.

Levels (you can change your level during the year)

1--6 books
2--12 books
3--24 books
4--48 books
5--100+ books


The Level I choose is 2= 12 books if I do more I will change my level.

Reading Challenge 2015 #1



A Book with more than 500 pages- Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon(finished Jan 8,2015)
A Classic Romance- Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 
A Book That Became a Move- The Maze Runner by James Dashner
A Book published this year- Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Aug 4, 2015)(pre ordered)
A Book with a number in the title- 30 pieces of Silver by Carolyn McCray
A Book written by an Author under 30- Divergent by Veronica Roth
A Book with Nonhuman characters- Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
A Funny Book- How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
A Book by a Female Author- Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
A Mystery or Thriller- Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
A Book With a One Word title-Zeus bKamery Solomon
A Book of Short Stories-Love Charms by various authors
A Book set in a Different Country- The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
A nonfiction book- The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (to buy)
A popular author's first book-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
A Book from an Author you love that you haven't read yet-Bound by Night by Larissa Ione
A Book a Friend Recommended-Bared to You by Sylvia Day(to buy)
A Pulitzer Prize winning book- To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee(to buy)
A Book based on a true story-Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert(to buy)
A Book at the bottom of your to read list- Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
A Book your mom loves- Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls(to buy)
A Book That Scare you- Dracula by Bram Stoker
A Book more thank a 100 years old-Little Women by Lousia May Alcott
A Book Based entirely on it's cover-Covet by J.R. Ward
A Book you were supposed to read but didn't - The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthrone(to buy)
A Memoir-Twelve Years A Slave by  Solomon Northup(to buy)
A Book you can finish in a day-A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A Book with Antonyms in it-North and South by John Jakes
A Book Set somewhere you always wanted to visit- A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song #1)by Adrian Phoenix (New Orleans)
A Book that came out the year you were born(1968)-Airport by Arthur Hailey(to buy)
A Book with Bad Reviews- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
A Trilogy- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
A Book From your childhood-The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
A Book with a Love Triangle-City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
A Book Set in the Future-Cinder by Marissa Meyer(to buy)
A Book Set in High School-Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
A Book with a Color in the Title-The Green Mile by Stephen King(to buy)
A Book That made you cry-The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton(to buy)
A Book With Magic-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
A Graphic Novel-The Dark Hunters Vol. #1 by Sherrilyn Kenyon(to buy)
A Book by An Author I have never read before-Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
A Book that you own but Never read-Sin City Goddess by Barbra Annino
A Book that takes place in your hometown-The Perks of being a Wildflower by Stephen Chbosky(to buy)<
A Book that was originally written in a different language-The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
A Book Set at Christmas-The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
A Book written by an Author with your same initials-The Link by Dara Nelson
A Play-Romeo and Juliet 
A Banned Book-Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban(Harry Potter #3)by J.K Rowling
A Book based on or turned into a TV show-Dead Until Dark (True Blood)by Charlaine Harris (to buy)
A Book you started but Never finished- Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Welcome to Mystical Book Haven!

Hi and welcome! What will you see here , well let me tell you.. A little bit of everything .. From Romance (all types) to Any kind of Fantasy, Mythology. As well as maybe a few nonfiction books as well. I will be posting all the challenges that I am taking part in as well as reviews and maybe a little review of a movie or two... Once I get totally set up I will add an email to contact for reviews and such.. Hope you enjoy yourself here at Mystical Book Haven and Have a Happy New Year!