Heart on Fire

You may not know this incredible lady name Helen Boswell but she is a dear dear friend of mine who also happens to be a pretty bad ass indie author on top of being a wicked biology teacher and a wonderful mother of two. It brought all of us close to her sadness to find out she was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. A bunch of us have banded together to create a fundraiser of sorts to raise money for her. We have all sorts of donations pouring in everyday from people whom may or may not have known her for long. She is such a sweet person that we want to help her out. So if you could please visit the Facebook page we have made to sponsor this fantastic mission it would be greatly appreciated.

Facebook Page:
Helen's Guardians


I met her a while back thanks to a friend of mine on twitter, she was telling me about this book name Mythology, she kept telling me how brilliant it was and how I should read it. So I decided to follow her and her book character Micah. Low and behold I started to befriend her, she was so witty and kind I enjoyed talking to her. She was always around if I need advice on anything, it was very easy to open up to her. When my twitter friend whom told me about Helen sent me Mythology I got completely blown away from the story. It was riveting and spellbinding, I because a little in awe from this multitasking superwomen. She inspired me when it came to taking a leap of faith and start writing, she also encouraged my fan art which was pretty thrilling :), made me feel like I could contribute somehow when it came to her work and help spread the word.

She is by far one of the greatest people I've ever had the privilege to meet, I may not have met her in person but one day I hope to and thank her for just being a friend and an over all great person. I haven't met one person yet who hasn't been touched in someway after meeting her. She honestly lightens all of us.

So if you wish to help with our mission like the page, share it on social media, buy her books or enter the raffle ones it's up and running. Anything at all, little or small helps at this point.

Lets help kick Cancer to the curb and show it no mercy.

Change your avi on Facebook or Twitter to this to help out.
 

I bow to you Helen :p We get to see the more ruthless and scarier side to Jonathan, it was truly an eye opener for me but in a good way, makes him seem more human then just an immortal. It was hard to see this side of him but it's great to be exposed to every side of this man. He's not what he seems in many many ways. I'm still a Team Jonathan fan even if I wanted to punch him out on many occasions ahahah . He was able to redeem himself near the end *holds tears* so wanted to hug him.

This book left me with a gaping hole in my heart that was only filled when I read the next sentence. It's exhilarating, awe inspiring, gut wrenching and heartbreaking. To say this book never blew my mind would be a lie, it did on several occasions.

The first few pages reminded me of P.S I Love You when Holly kept calling Gerry's phone just to hear his voices *tears up again* it was honestly breaking my heart *wipes tears*. My heart kept breaking for many chapters and I kept thinking it just wouldn't end.

I kept pushing through the book, I knew something happy was bound to happen eventually and guess what?? it did!! Of course Bailey didn't want to make it that easy for us though before she flip our world upside down all over again. But at least for a little while I was all like.
So happy reading!!!


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Palmistry, tarot card reading or crystal ball readings, most people are sceptical when it comes to theses. Many people fear them, they believe anyone who can channel the "other side" are communication with evil forces. They believe that being able to see the dead or predict the future is the work of the devil, that you are a witch weaving your evil spells over the unsuspecting crowd.

I'm not the type of person that easily dismisses the possibility that maybe they do have some accuracy with their "gifts". I'm not saying I believe everything they say, but some of it makes sense. This weekend a friend and I decided to be brave and get our fortunes told. I went in with an open mind but I was still a bit sceptical, I mean come on who isn't right?

The atmosphere was relaxing, the decor was very Moroccan/ East Indian, so it was a typical setting for a reading. My friend went first for hers while I sat patiently on the soft sofa waiting for my turn. Let me tell you I was a ball of nerves, my heart rate was frantic and I kept fidgeting,  I couldn't seem to sit still. When my friend finally came back out I looked at her and asked her how it went, she said not back but then again they lady was right behind her so not much she could say right hahha.

Entering the little hollow of curtains that was sealing me off from the rest of the place, I nervously sat in the chair and placed my hands in my lap so I could keep them from shaking. Looking at the pale long black haired lady in front of me I thought to myself , she has that air about her and her looks definitely match what I think of a fortune teller. Piercing me with her gaze she says to me to make three pills with the cards, ever so slowly I move my hands to divide the deck and place them on the table.

Picking up the different piles she began to places them on the table, while having this far off look to her. I just sat in total silence watching her, after she placed the last one, she ran her hands over them. My breath caught as I waiting for her to speak. Looking at me she began to tell me what she foretold. I sat there without moving the entire time, smiling or nodding when she looked at me. It was honestly scary how spot on she could be at times. Regardless if I believe everything she said, she had so many valid point. I guess hearing your owe fears and your demons thrown at you by a total stranger is sorta comforting.

In a lot of ways she gave me a sense of hope, I've been fighting so much shit lately that hearing that some of my biggest fears will turn out fine gives me a lot of hope and makes me want to really achieve it.  Like I told my friend, I've seen and experienced to much of the unknown to not believe in this sort of thing. I believe there are things our there that we can't explain, and honestly I don't think we are meant to understand everything. We are here to learn and grow and to have an open mind about all possibilities  no matter how far fetched they seem :)

     

Sweet Oblivion is the first book they have written together and is the first novel of a series

This book is just WOW, it's hard to even put into words how FANTASTIC this book really is. This book is like nothing I have ever read. While I was reading I almost has a sense of the Lord Of The Rings undertone to it, which is purely amazing. I'm very glad I was able to enjoy this magnificent creation. The details and the magnetism that was put into this novel is breathtaking, you truly get a sense of being right there with the characters.

So many different emotions are in play throughout the pages, varying between, sadness, compassion, friendship, love, loyalty and fear. One of the main things I saw in this book is a sense of mystery, you were always kept arms length with some characters, but the authors did it in such an inventive way that it makes you want to keep reading. This book took me a bit longer to read then I had hoped, for the simple fact that I have been uber busy. This book is pure MAGIC, everything about it is wonderful. Her characters really touch your heart. 

Nariella touched my heart the most I think. Everything she went through throughout this book pulled on my heartstrings. I can't count how many times I wanted to go into the book and hug her or try to help her. She's someone I could see my self being friends with if she was real.

Naminé is a mystery, you don't get to learn too much about her. But from what I read of her, I liked. I can't wait to read more about her and her land.

Rydan is one of a kind lol he's mysterious, caring, protective oh and did I mention hot? He can come off as uncaring or a bit stuck up, but when you get to know him more you can't help but love him. He was one of the characters that honestly intrigued me the most. I wanted to know more about it and was happy every time he stepped on to the page. He would definitely be one of those guys I would have fallen for. He's very talented in many areas, I won't tell you in what areas of course ;) you'll have to read the book to find out.

Mycah, oh man where to even begin with him*sigh*. When you first meet him he comes off a bit stalkerish and creepy but as you read on you get to see a different side to him. He's handsome with piercing blue eyes and rock star raven hair. He's very caring, dashing, proper and of course mysterious. There is a sense of danger with him but he's very kind and gentle to those that matter. He will melt your heart and turn it to mush within a few pages. I was smitten with him thanks to Twitter but I'm more in love with him now. He's one of those characters that will keep you guessing throughout the book. He's an odd ball, I think its mostly because he's British ;) of course that makes him ever more alluring and sexy heheh *faints*. He's also very cheeky, it's very entertaining.  More often then not I wanted him to tell Nari the truth.

Zaylie and Desmond, now these two made me laugh. Their bond reminds me so much of my brother and I. They argue like school children and its hilarious, I was very glad that Nari was able to make friends with them. Those are the type of friends that people look for all their lives.

Ray, ugh I couldn't stand that man. All I felt for him was pure rage, so many times I wanted to jump in that book and kill him myself. He's the devil in disguise, Bailey truly captured the essence of bad parenting with him. 

If I could give this book a million stars I would in a heartbeat. It's beautiful, heartbreaking, magical, awe-inspiring. A perfect blend of a fantasy world mixed in with the real one. My favourite part of this story was the intensity, the mystery and the fact that there was two different stories that intertwined. I recommend everyone who love Lord Of The Rings or fantasy to read this. Bailey is a brilliant author and I cannot wait to read the second book!

Follow her on twitter @BaileyArdisone

Follow Mycah on twitter @MycahNightly

 

(fan art by me)

This post is dedicated to two of my very favourite book boys, from the very fantastic book called Mythology by the ever talented Helen Boswell.


Micah Condie



*sigh*  what isn't there to love about Micah I mean its Micah :p. He's handsome, caring, sweet with a bit of a dark side to him ;) no pun intended. He's tall, blue eyed with tousled blond hair, he drives a motorcycle (yum factor right there) and something else that is divine about this beautiful soul is the fact that he can fly :O wicked right!! I mean who doesn't want a guy who is sexy as hell and can fly, can save you money on gas hahah. Not only is he pretty alluring on the pages but he's very entertaining on twitter. He's such a sweetheart on there you cant help but love him :), I think I'm the only girl who hasn't fallen madly in love with him thanks to his charms :p He's a good sport about it though :) he has a big enough fan base without me, after all it be weird if his BFF liked him that way :p


Jonathan Draper



*swoons and faints* Oh Jonathan *sigh* there are no words to even express how wonderful I think he is. The phrase tall dark and handsome completely suits him. He's slightly shorter then Micah but not by much. He has jet black hair with brown eyes that do this very weird flame dance when he's using his gift on you. He's very regal and old fashion which is one of the things I love most about him not to mention he's French ;) (yummy). His sense of humour is just epic lol you can truly tell he's otherworldly because of it. He's young in body but old and wise in mind. He's very proper with the way he addresses people and with the way he dresses, which is typically a suite and tie that is normally black. He's a wonderful soul but keeps mostly to him self, we don't get to discover much about him in book one. He has this magnetism I find that draws you to him, It could be do to the fact you know he's a mystery,that you wish to unravel or because he's good but with this darkness that surrounds him which intrigues you (good guy/bad guy complex lol ). I think the biggest reason I love him so much is because he is such a mystery and honestly when he first appeared on the pages I was already drawn to him and wanted to know who and what he was.

If you haven't already read Mythology by Helen Boswell then I suggest that you get on it!! Fall in love with these two and discover what team you are on...Team Micah or Team Jonathan..That is the biggest question of all!

You can follow Helen on twitter: @HelenBozz
You can follow Micah on twitter: @MicahCondie

Do to some book issues Jonathan isn't currently on twitter but he shall return soon ^_^ I shall keep you all posted.

But in the mean time you should read it NOW!!! here's the link to amazon to buy the book
http://www.amazon.com/Mythology-Helen-Boswell/dp/1475210752/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368327039&sr=8-1&keywords=mythology+by+helen+boswell

Also if you want to know more about these book characters or other awesome books then you should follow my friend Jazzy's and I blog at http://themythologyoftheamaranthine.blogspot.ca/

 Twisted Perfection is the first instalment in the Perfection series by the oh so very talented Abbi Glines.

Book description:

Life outside of her house was a new experience for Della Sloane. The dark secrets of her past weren’t something she ever intended to share with anyone. They would never understand. No one would ever get close enough to find out. There was always a chance she’d go crazy sooner than they expected…

Woods Kerrington had never been one to be attracted to fragile females. They seemed like too much work. He wasn’t in it for the work just the pleasure. A night full of naughty fun had been exactly what was on his mind when he’d laid eyes on the hot little number that didn’t know how to pump gas and needed some help.

What he didn’t know was she was as fragile as they came.
The carefree girl who spoke her mind and didn’t care what the world thought of her was more breakable than he could ever imagine…
                  

*Fans my self* wow just wow this book is WAY HOT. I know her books are meant to be spicy and mouth watering but DAMN *drools*. I haven't fallen head over heels over one of her books since Fallen Too Far. Don't get me wrong I love all of her books but man this one just sucked me in big time...This book totally pulled me out of my book funk that I was in, I couldn't put it down for one second. *yawn* ended up staying up way too late to read because that's how enticing and delicious it was. 

I won't lie but most books I read I can't stand the main female lead because they usually drive me crazy with their need to whine but this book had a very pleasant surprise :). Della Sloane was a breath of fresh air when it comes to female characters. She had a tough up bringing but she never let that bring her down which is admirable, most people if they had gone through all that hardships they would have fallen apart and lost it. When we first encounter her she's shy and very unsure of what she wants to do or how to act around other people. As the story progresses though we discover more about her dark past and why she is the way she is. Her growth throughout the book is touching, she fights her demons but doesn't get deterred and I think the may reason for that is thanks to her man :). I believe she will be able to fight off her demons :) I have faith in her.

Now as for Woods well if you are a fan of Fallen Too Far then you will have already encountered him if not then be prepared to listen to me gush about him *faints*. Since I've already had the pleasure of getting to know him a little in the previously stated book I already liked him. I mean come on who wouldn't he's tall, chiseled features, gorgeous body, sexy voice, dark eyes and not to mention he's super sweet and protective of the people he cares about. He's a very driven person whom works very hard for what he believes is right for him in life. Little did he know though that his life would forever change the day a shy innocent girl asked him to help her to pump gas(so adorable).I loved his cave man side when it came to the possessiveness of what was his (Della). I also really loved the sensitive side to him it was so touching.

Lets just say their first encounter with each other is very memorable ;) for the both of them. If you aren't used to reading books that are very descriptive when it comes to sexual events then be warned because this one has a lot of it and I mean A LOT. But besides all the mind blowing sex these two have it was really nice to see the characters change and grow together it was very heartwarming.

I honestly think Abbi truly out did her self with this book. It was perfection even if it had very dark and twisted aspect to it ;) yes I know what I just did there :p. I give this book two thumbs up and 20 stars ;) not possible I know *sigh* but if it was I would be giving it 20 stars. I used to like Woods I thought he was a decent guy but now I love him he's so amazing. I think he grew the most throughout the book. He learnt to let things go, he learnt to love and he discovered what was really important in life. I truly hope those two can face everything that will come at them in the second book.

Never Too Far is the second instalment in the Too Far series by the brilliant author Abbi Glines

Book description:

He had held a secret that destroyed her world.

Everything she had known was no longer true.

Blaire couldn’t stop loving him but she knew she could never forgive him.
Now, she was back home and learning to live again. Moving on with life… until something happened to send her world spinning once again.
What do you do when the one person you can never trust again is the one that you need to trust so desperately?

You lie, hide, avoid, and pray that your sins never find you out.

*sigh* This book will definitely satisfy your Rush Crush. You really get to see the soft vulnerable side of him for once and it just amps up his hot factor 10x over. So many times throughout this book I wanted to jump in there and hug the crap out of him. I have no idea what more he could have done to show Blaire he really loved her. I mean come on he was half a man when she left him..Mopey Rush was just heartbreaking.

Now as for Blaire ugh *pulls out hair* I actually didn't mind her in the first book but MY DEAR GOD she annoyed the crap out of me in this one. I wanted to jump into the book and shake her and tell her to grab a dang brain. Her pity party was getting on my last nerve, I understood why she had trust issues I don't fault her on that one bit but I mean he was trying everything possible to show her that he was there for her but it was never good enough for her *shakes head*

I'm not saying I didn't enjoy this book, because in all honesty I really did, just aspects of it annoyed me. It was an emotional ride that's for sure, it was definitely nice to see the different views from each character. I really enjoyed Rush's POV throughout the book but I didn't really care for Blaire's. To be honest I liked Fallen Too Far more just for the simple fact that it didn't frustrate me as much. Although on that note there where many more parts I truly loved about this one.

This book had many sweet and tender moments that will make your heart melt and might even make you cry a little.

Stay tuned for Book 3 of the Too Far series :) also you can follow Abbi , Rush and Blaire on twitter

@AbbiGlines
@RushFinlay
@blaire_wynn

Happy Reading everyone :)

I know this may sound really stupid and crazy to some people but I really don't care. Ever since I started reading books I've had a deeper appreciation for the authors and all the hard work that's put into making such great novels. Only recently have I truly discovered what authors really go through and there is no way I could ever do it :/ they are brave I swear. Being attacked because someone doesn't like your book and having to rewrite and do things that you know people will cry because its heart wrenching. There is no way I could kill off or say goodbye to a character that I spent so much time on. I get to attached to books and characters as it is so no way could I handle that lol. But enough about this , my whole purpose for this post is to thank some of the most amazing authors friends I have made :)

Dear Elise,

You are by far one of the funniest/perverted person I know lol but I love ever second of it. On top of that you are strong willed, open minded, determined and a bad ass with a caring heart! You are always there for the people you care about even if they are only tweeter peeps like Jazzy and I. I'm very lucky to know you and have you as a friend. I am also very luck to have had the opportunity to read your books( I will read two soon promise) they are fantastic. You have a bucket load of talent :). You are amazing and everyone is a little bit better just for having the privilege to know you!

Dear Helen,

You are so sweet and modest it's crazy( so going to have to change that one soon). You have so much talent its scary. You were the first author that I really ever got to talk to and right away I felt like I could tell you anything because of the person you are. You are bright, caring, spunky at times lol. You care deeply about people and that's a wonderful gift to have because not many people care about others anymore. I completely fell in love with your book and I'm dying to read number two but you already know that lol. You are a wonderful person inside and out no matter what anyone says. You have this inner strength about you that you may not even notice.

You ladies are the most epic people I know and I'm very lucky to know both of you. My life has been made better because of it that's for sure :). I think any book nerd would be happy to have friends who are authors, it's a dream come true for us :) Keep on rocking you two love you both xoxo <3

P.S
 Your characters are awesome and crazy, in the book and on twitter haha

Vendetta is the first instalment in the Amaranthine Blood series by Elise Valente.

Book description:

“The odd scent she’d picked up earlier, combined with this girl’s unnatural speed, suddenly clicked in her mind. Rage flooded her when she realized what it meant.

They've turned her, she thought as she followed the girl into the woods. They turned a child and set her loose to hunt her. Sick.”

When the immortals have an eternity, the games they play become more macabre. It’s Sanaan’s job, and personal mission, to see the game’s masters annihilated. After all, they are the same people who destroyed her life and all her hopes for the future, creating a monster with an obsessive need for revenge.

Vendetta is the first book in Amaranthine Blood series—the tale of a vampire whose only desire is to annihilate the Xul, once and for all. Sanaan thinks she’s got it under control, until the arrival of a stranger finds her precariously balancing on a knife’s edge between change and a descent into darkness. And there’s more going on in the fight than she ever knew—things that could change the course of the world’s fate forever.

When my friend told me about this book I was a bit skeptical, not because I didn't think it wouldn't be good but because I've been staying away from vampire novels. I had read to many of them when I was in my Twilight faze :/. Honestly now I'm very very glad that I gave the book a chance, if I hadn't I would have been really missing out.

Vendetta was definitely different from any other vampire book I have read. As I have previously stated I have read a lot of them! While I read this book I thought it had the Underworld, Moonlight vibe going on, for those of you who have no idea what Moonlight is, its a vampire show that used to play on t.v, it was epic!!. Anyways back to the topic at hand, this book was beautifully written, it was both intriguing, sorrowful and vengefully delightful. Her characters have a way of sneaking into your heart and messing with your emotions. You can not help your self but to love all of her characters, well minus the bad guys, you will automatically hate them!!

You will be so bloodthirsty after reading the first book that you will rush to buy the second one if you haven't already. You will have a craving to know what will take place in the second novel, how the bond between certain characters will forge more depth and how the battle between good and evil will end. Honestly its been a while since  I've actually liked a female vampire in any series who's as spirited as Sanaan. She is so unbelievably epic and so kick ass!! Her mood swings entertains the crap out of me, I laughed so much. I really loved her snarky comments she would make, she is quite the handful that one, but love her never the less.

One of the other iconic characters that you will love or will swoon over is Damon, he's so...I don't even know if there are words to explain how Fangtastic he truly is. There are no words in the universe to explain he's kindness, or his sweetness or his uber sexiness!! You will just melt into a puddle thanks to him hahah.

I give Elise's book five stars, for a world wind of epic vampness!!Don't miss out on this book really read it!!! Look for her second book Insurrection and on that note keep a watch out for the third instalment coming out this year either by the end of March or early April.