The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
This week marked my 4th 4-day work week in a row. Next week is going to be really hard to have a full week. I took off work on Friday to have the girls over to the house for a swim day. It was some much needed, and much enjoyed, girl time. Saturday I was super lazy, which is way over due. I feel like I've been on the go for weeks now. But I'm not complaining. (Also, this week must have been the week for all things "shatter" related.)
Monday: Review of Torn Away by Jennifer Brown (4 Stars)
Tuesday: Top Ten Blogging Confessions
Wednesday: Waiting on This Shattered World (Starbound, # 2) by Aime Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
Thursday: Review of Shatter Me (Shatter Me, # 1) by Tahereh Mafi (4.5 Stars)
Friday: Review of Crossed (Matched, # 2) by Ally Condie (3.5 Stars)
Monday: Review of One Plus One by JoJo Moyes
Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite TV Shows
Wednesday: Waiting on Wednesday
Thursday: Review of Nash (Marked Men, # 4) by Jay Crownover
Friday: Review of The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian
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Shatter (True Believers, # 4)
By: Erin McCarthy
Expected Publication: September 2nd 2014 by InterMix; September 2nd 2014 by Berkley Trade
304 pages
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--From the USA Today bestselling author of True, Sweet, and Believe comes a tantalizing New Adult novel about finding love in the most unexpected ways…Kylie Warner prides herself on being optimistic, but after finding her best friend in bed with her boyfriend and flunking chemistry, her upbeat attitude has taken a dive. Even an impromptu hook-up with her sexy new chemistry tutor only brightens her mood slightly. After all, it’s not like she’ll ever see the tattooed scholar again…
While he’s a whiz at complex equations, Jonathon Kadisch has trouble when it comes to figuring out women. So when Kylie tells him that she’s pregnant after their night of passion, he’s at a complete loss. He’s prepared to be a good father—unlike his own deadbeat dad—but he’s less prepared to fall for the genuine and alluring blonde bearing his child.
With emotions running high, Kylie wonders if Jonathon’s devotion is out of growing love or looming obligation. And when heartbreak threatens to tear them apart, Jonathon will have to fight for the only girl who’s ever made him feel whole….
Lailah (The Styclar Saga, # 1)
By: Nikki Kelly
Expected Publication: October 7th 2014 by Feiwel and Friends
352 pages
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal
Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!!)
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Goodreads description--The girl knows she’s different. She doesn’t age. She has no family. She has visions of a past life, but no clear clues as to what she is, or where she comes from. But there is a face in her dreams – a light that breaks through the darkness. She knows his name is Gabriel.On her way home from work, the girl encounters an injured stranger whose name is Jonah. Soon, she will understand that Jonah belongs to a generation of Vampires that serve even darker forces. Jonah and the few like him, are fighting with help from an unlikely ally – a rogue Angel, named Gabriel.
In the crossfire between good and evil, love and hate, and life and death, the girl learns her name: Lailah. But when the lines between black and white begin to blur, where in the spectrum will she find her place? And with whom?
Gabriel and Jonah both want to protect her. But Lailah will have to fight her own battle to find out who she truly is.
V is for Virgin (V is for Virgin, # 1)
By: Kelly Oram
Published: December 11th 2012 by Bluefields (first published December 5th 2012)
360 pages
Genre: YA, Contemporary
Source: Borrowed from my SNL, Holly @ Words Fueled by Love
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Goodreads description--When Val Jensen gets dumped for her decision to stay a virgin until marriage, the nasty breakup goes viral on YouTube, making her the latest internet sensation.After days of ridicule from her peers, Val starts a school-wide campaign to rally support for her cause. She meant to make a statement, but she never dreamed the entire nation would get caught up in the controversy.
As if becoming nationally recognized as “Virgin Val” isn’t enough, Val’s already hectic life starts to spin wildly out of control when bad boy Kyle Hamilton, lead singer for the hit rock band Tralse, decides to take her abstinence as a personal challenge.
How can a girl stay true to herself when this year’s Sexiest Man Alive is doing everything in his power to win her over?
A is for Abstinence (V is for Virgin, # 2)
By: Kelly Oram
Published: May 12th 2014 by Bluefields
204 pages
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Source: Borrowed from my SNL, Holly @ Words Fueled by Love
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Goodreads description--Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Kyle Hamilton has it all—money, fame, talent, good looks, and a job he loves. His only regret in life: walking away from a certain notorious virgin because he was too prideful, stubborn, and even afraid to give her the only thing she asked of him—his abstinence.Four years and a broken heart later, Kyle realizes that sex isn’t everything, and he suddenly can’t stop thinking about the girl that got away. Virgin Val Jensen got under his skin like no one else ever has. He wasn’t ready for her then, but things are different now. He’s grown up, he’s learned a few things, and he’s finally figured out exactly what he wants, or, rather, who he wants.
Kyle Hamilton wants a do-over, and this time he’s willing to do—or not do—whatever it takes.
The Probability of Violet & Luke (The Coincidence, # 4)
By: Jessica Sorensen
Published: May 15, 2014
200 pages
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Source: Personal Kindle Library ($1.99)
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Goodreads description--Luke Price and Violet Hayes haven’t seen each other in a couple of months, not since they discovered Luke’s mother’s connection to Violet’s parent’s murders. But when Luke gets into some gambling trouble with the wrong people, destiny decides to throw the two of them together and they head out to Vegas to try and settle Luke’s debt.As Violet spends time with Luke, she becomes torn on whether she should be with him. She definitely can’t deny that her life is better when she’s with Luke and she starts to wonder if going back to Preston was a mistake.
Things seem to be going well as Violet opens up more to Luke, but then she gets a call from the detective, not only to give an update on Mira Price and the case, but to give information about some threatening texts she’s been getting. The information is not only shocking, but makes Violet question what kind of people her parents really where and whether she’ll be able to trust anyone ever again.
Very Wicked Things (Briarcrest Academy, # 2)
By: Isla Madden-Mills
Published: May 11th 2014 by Little Dove Publishing
289 pages
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Source: Personal Kindle Library ($0.99)
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Goodreads description--Born on the poor side of town...Ballerina Dovey Beckham is a scholarship student at Briarcrest Academy, determined to prove she’s more than just a girl with the wrong pedigree. She does whatever it takes to succeed in her endgame, even if it means surrendering her body…but never her heart.
Until the day she meets him, and he rips apart all her well-laid plans. Suddenly, the girl everyone thought unbreakable might just shatter.
Born into wealth and privilege...
Cuba “Hollywood” Hudson is rich, spoiled, and a star football player. With his fast cars and superficial girlfriends, he lives the high-life, hiding his secrets from the world.
Until the day he meets her, and she offers him something he’s never tasted... love.
But once in a lifetime kind of love doesn’t come easy. When trust crumbles and doubts creep in, both will have to decide to either love or let go... forever.
Welcome to Briarcrest Academy, where sometimes, only the wicked survive.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
