How Not To Be Seduced By Billionaires Trilogy: Review

BOOK NAME:  Chased, Courted, Caged

AUTHOR:  Marian Tee

RELEASE DATE:   2013

MAIN CHARACTERS:  Constantijin Kastein, Yanna Everleigh

GENRE:  Contemporary, Erotica
RATING:  ★★★★✰  stars

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My name is Yanna Everleigh. I used to think that being an old-fashioned virgin would be enough to keep gorgeous, sexy billionaires away - well, at least the kind who didn't do love at least. But I was wrong. If anything, it simply made my billionaire want me even more.

His name is Constantijin Kastein. He blows hot and cold, arrogant and cynical one moment and then disarmingly sweet the next. He makes me forget all about waiting for true love and just go for mind-blowingly hot sex. But he's also Netherlands' #1 playboy, and I'm my own worst enemy. I must be on my guard.

Maybe if I play hard to get and pretend that my heart doesn't beat madly every time I see him - pretend that my body doesn't go weak when he's close - maybe he'll finally stop trying to seduce me.

Or not.

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Audiobook ♫

 

AUDIOBOOKS ~

Seems familiar? Yeah. It's what you're thinking what it is. Haha. 

It was last year when I first got curious as to what an audiobook is. I did not really want want to try it at first but the recs from audiobook listeners on twitter convinced me to try it. So I went with Sinners On Tour by OC since I am reading and loving that series at that time. I think the narrator was Jill. She's awesome. I've listened to Backstage Pass and Rock Hard and did enjoy it. So much. It was a lil different or rather felt different listening to it rather than reading the book. But after I'm done with the first 2 books of Sinners I stopped and go back to reading. I did not think that one day I would become addicted to it again. It happened early this year. As you all know (assuming you all know what I'm talking about :P) I;m into PNR reads, so after I'm done with the whole IAD series by Tita Kresley, I got this post-withdrawal-book-syndrome. What the heck is that? Haha. I did not get over (rather I don't what to get over) from the whole series. I keep on re-reading each book from time to time until a new installment comes out. LOL. I'm that addicted to this particular series. My addiction of audiobook came right after I've stumbled upon a blog, wherein the reviewers are interviewed and part of the question was about audiobooks. The all have the same answer when asked who's the best. Robert Petkoff. Narrator of the infamous IAD series of KC. As in OMG. I got hyped-up. Really? Yes. Really. Haha. So I goggled him to see if it's true. After verifying it from Simon & Schuster I sign up to audible.com and read all those amazing reviews about his narrations and it builds up my excitement all the more. So I did not waste time, I downloaded one. A Hunger Like No Other since the MacRieves are my favorite Loreans in the series. 

Opening line and WOW. Amazing. Super. I am hooked. His voice? Hot damn. I love it. It was panty-melting. The accent? Gods, it was perfect. Need I say more? Haha. Totally fan-girling over him eeer his voice. After listening to Lachlain I then declared myself as Petkoff fanatic. Oa much but it's true. I've listened to all of his IAD narrations, glad he's the only one contracted to narrate the whole series. I can't imagine anyone's voice but him. xx

Every night, I'm playing his narrations over and over again. Especially Bowen, Lothaire and Lachlain's story. Haha. Super addicted to it. I'm using it as my sleeping pill. It's so damn effective. Sleeping soundly every night with a smile on my lips. <3

You should try listening to one. Not really Petkoff but of your own choice. Maybe you'll like it. xx

Ciao. ~

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Stripped: Review

BOOK NAME:  Stripped
AUTHOR:  Jasinda Wilder
RELEASE DATE: August 16, 2013
MAIN CHARACTERS:  Dawson Kellor, Grey Amudsen
GENRE: Contemporary, New Adult
RATING:   ★★✰✰✰ stars
 
BLURB:

So how did I get myself into this situation, you ask? Simple: desperation. When you're faced with being homeless and hungry or taking off your clothes for money, the choice is easier than you'd imagine. That doesn't make it easy, though. Oh no. I hate it, in fact. There's nothing I'd like more than to quit and never go into another bar again, never hear the techno beat pulsing in my ears again, never feel the lecherous gazes of horny men again.

Then, one day, I meet a man. He's in my club, front and center. He watches me do my routine, and his gaze is full of hunger. Not the kind of desire I'm used to though. It's something different. Something hotter, deeper, and more possessive. I know who he is; of course I do. Everyone knows who Dawson Kellor is. He's People Magazine's Sexiest Man alive. He's the hottest actor in Hollywood. He's the man hand-picked for the role of Rhett Butler in the long-awaited remake of Gone With the Wind.

He's the kind of man who can have any woman in the entire world with a mere crook of his finger. So what's he doing looking at me like he has to have me? And how do I resist him when he looks at me with those intoxicating, changeable, quicksilver eyes?

I'm a virgin, and he's an American icon of male sexuality. I'm a stripper, and he's a man used to getting anything and everything he wants. And he wants me. I know I should say no, I know he's the worst kind of player…but what my mind knows, my body and my heart may not.

And then things get complicated.

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Translated Books: Thoughts

I’ve been reading tagalong pocketbooks for quite some time now. Got addicted to it way back 2004, and it was MC’s works (thanks to her I kind-a got polluted early- in a not so good way but I LOVE IT). Later I’ve discovered SF, KA, S, and my latest PF. They’re my one-click buy (if it’s amazon) without looking at the blurb. On the other hand, I also love to read English ones; sadly I didn’t own many English books. I’ve just relied on buying on thrift stores (sometimes) and borrowing from my close friends and colleague. Glad ebooks are there or I might just suffer from book withdrawal.

Now going back to the real issue, well not really an issue but more of a topic for discussion for me-  PHR Translations.  They did a major decision upon doing these. Translating best-selling English books to Tagalog ones.  I think it started on FST? Twilight Saga? Hunger Games? Don’t really know. Why did they came up with these thought is beyond me. Perhaps they did that because of the popularity of the book? Or just maybe they want to reach to those who can’t afford to buy the English ones (kind-a like myself)  Selfish or Noble, that thing has been bugging me for quite some time now. Haha. I can be OA at times. Most time actually.

 But I’ve been giving this topic a thought for a while now. Though I haven’t read yet any translated books, I’m finding it hard to convince myself to read one. It’s not that I abhorred it, or against it (why would I when it would benefit my fellow readers (including me) who can’t afford to buy the expensive English books) but I am not in favor of it also. For me, English is English. Tagalog is Tagalog. Those two exist separately. They’re both different. And translating one to another is just kind of weird (for me, I know). I just find it awkward to find books I’ve enjoyed and devoured reading in English to be translated in Tagalog. I know it depends on who’s doing the translation but still there are some words better said/read in English than Tagalog. Haha. Oa ko talaga. But that’s just how I felt, although I commend those writers who’re able to greatly translate those books and got great feedback's on it. Thanks to the original writers for creating a great book. Xoxo

And I know it’s still the reader’s prerogative if they want to buy it or not. Haven’t bought one but I have a friend who bought BD and Fantasy Lover in which I’ll be borrowing in the next few days if I feel like reading it. And I’ll sure be making a review about it. I just hope the translated version really did justice to the  original book. Well.. can't say more as I've not read one. x

Bottom-line is, I’m just expressing my pent-up scattered-no-directions-thoughts in writing before it overwhelmed me. Chos. xx

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Book-Spree

  

  

2 days book-spree. Yay.  These past two days are one of the happiest moments of my life. Why?  Because when I visited NBS (which I rarely do these days since I am so lazy that I rarely go out of the house) I was able to buy 3 books (Sept.4) and 4 books (Sept.5) which are on-sale for P50 each. English books which cost 315 on a regular day are on a big big big sale. Imagine my luck? Haha. My intention of going there was just to buy SRC Revisited or any SF reprinted available to complete my collection but rather I found those treats! I am ecstatic beyond definition. Soo fuckin’ happy. Sooo fuckin’ excited. Ugh. I felt like my heart will burst with so much happiness.  Books really made me feel this way. Those book hoarders and collectors like me will kind-of understand what I feel and what I’m saying. Geez.  

Will be checking other bookstores to find if they doing the same big sale. Haha. Will try my luck! *cross-fingers* I really want to complete my favorite writers books even if it took forever. I will ever endeavor to do my best. XDD

 

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Obsidian: Review

BOOK NAME:  Obsidian ( Lux #1 )

AUTHOR: Jennifer L. Armentrout

RELEASE DATE:  May 8, 2011

MAIN CHARACTERS:  Daemon Black, Katy Swartz

GENRE:  PNR, Young-Adult, Alien
RATING:    ★★★★★ stars

BLURB: 

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don't kill him first, that is.

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Daemon Invasion

I am not really into Young Adult-Paranormal stuffs, even though it is PNR. The fact that it’s YA doesn’t appeal to me. I’ve only read HP and Twilight in that genre, and even tho I like it, it’s not considered one of my most preferred.  I’m into more mature PNR reads, like DH, IAD, New Species, LOTU, and other series that’s in line with those. I so much love PNR with a lil smut in them, or Eroticism as it may popularly be known. Haha. I’m such a smutter and I’m very proud of it. xx

But then, yesterday, Aug. 27- while I was patiently waiting for the new releases of my fave authors to go live, and I was idling in DP when I saw ORIGIN by J.L Armentrout. It was one of the very most awaited book releases.  I’ve seen it being recommended by the blogs I followed on facebook and twitter but I did not pay attention to it since I am not quite familiar with the author plus it’s YA. Yes, I know I’m one of those readers who’s afraid (well, not really afraid), more on lazy to try reading books from authors am not familiar of. I always go for the ones I’ve read a few books from and from the ones I am marking as my fave.  Not a good characteristic of a reader I know. That’s just me. So I just let Origin be posted and not making an effort to check it out.  But when I read some quotes posted by Paranormal Book Club (because it’s their Quotes Day) about Obsidian (Lux #1), I find it good even for a YA-PNR. My interest is piqued and the fact that I’m not usually reading stuffs in that genre makes it more appealing to me.Then I learned that OBSIDIAN is written by none other than Jennifer L. Armentrout. Waaaaaat? Why did not not read this book sooner? Ghaad. I'm such a.... Ugh. I am so rectifying that now. As in ASAP.

 This is the exact quote that got my interest plummeting into oblivion:

"Why are you such an ass?" The words came out before I could think twice.
"Everyone has to excel at something, right?"
"Well, you're doing a great job."

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Feral Sins: Review

BOOK NAME:  Feral Sins (Phoenix Pack #1)

AUTHOR: Suzanne Wright

RELEASE DATE:  March 4, 2012

MAIN CHARACTERS:  Trey Coleman, Taryn Warner

GENRE:  PNR, Erotica, Shapeshifters
 RATING:    ★★★★★ stars

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If your inner wolf and your body react rather enthusiastically to a psychotic Alpha male who’s own wolf has a tendency to turn feral, it can’t be a good thing, can it? Entering into a bargain with him wouldn’t be good either. Unfortunately, Taryn Warner, a latent wolf shifter, doesn’t have many options open to her right now. Okay, she has no options. Basically it comes down to whether she’ll do what it takes to escape the arranged mating with the sick SOB that her father set up. As the answer in this case is yes, it looks as though she’ll have to agree to Trey Coleman’s deal…she’ll have to mate with him instead. Having always disliked shifter politics, Trey Coleman hadn’t bothered trying to form alliances with other packs. Now that his uncle – a wolf with many alliances – means to take Trey’s territory and his pack, he has no option but to form some alliances of his own very quickly or he’ll be easily outnumbered in the upcoming battle. He figures that the easiest way to do that would be to mate with a female who’s Alpha is powerful and influential. There’s only one problem with that – he would then be stuck with her, and the last thing Trey wants is a mate. When he hears of Taryn’s situation, he offers her a deal – if she falsely claims he’s her true mate and allows him to claim her, he’ll save her from her arranged mating and then let her leave after the battle with his uncle is over.

Sounds like a pretty straightforward deal...but soon Taryn and Trey realize they got more than they bargained for. Their mating instincts to protect and possess are weighing on them, they crave each other’s touch and company, and their inner wolves don’t like it whenever they’re apart. Add in that they’ll have to deal with this for an entire three months until the day of the battle finally arrives, and they’ve got themselves a recipe for disaster – or maybe for something quite the opposite.

Warning: This novel contains an extremely sarcastic Alpha female, a broody possessive Alpha male, bitter in-laws, voyeuristic enforcers, a whole lot of dirty talk, and steamy bedroom battles for dominance. Reader Advisory: This book also contains a graphic ménage scene - not for the faint-hearted.

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Shrimp-ilicious

 

I thought it was just another normal day for me. Bumming all-day long in my room. I rarely go out. Even if it's time to eat, I usually eat in my room. Just lazzzy. When it's time to eat, Ma or Pa or my siblings will just knock and inform me it's already time and that's when I go out to get food and go back inside. Felt like a hermit to you? Haha. Sometimes I feel like it. But I have everything here so it's not really that boring and hermit-like. Today, around 6pm, and I was just busy face-booking (is there even such a word?) Papa knocks and ask me what would I like to eat for dinner? I simply answered per my usual answer: anything Pa.

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Hooked ★ Line ★ Sinker

GENRE. PARANORMAL. FAVE.

No matter how much I love FST, CROSSFIRE, STARK, THIS MAN, and any other book/series that fall into that genre (E-Contemporary|BDSM|NA). I always seem to go back to my first love which is- PARANORMAL ROMANCE. I don't know why. I can't even remember the exact time I got sucked into that world. I just found myself hoarding ebooks of that genre into my reader and read. read. read. In my case, the adage 'There's no love like the first' is true. Or 'First love never dies'. Haha. I always crave for that type of romance only shifters, vampires, and any other creatures of the lore can provide. That certain thirst ONLY them can quench. Plus the heroes of PNR books are full of alpha-mones and they take LOVE | JEALOUSY | VENGEANCE | PAIN | PLEASURE | to another level and higher. :]

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One Week Date Project: Review

BOOK NAME:  One Week Date Project

AUTHOR: Princess Faye

RELEASE DATE:  August 15, 2010

MAIN CHARACTERS:  France Buencamino, Pia Arguilles

GENRE:  Contemporary Romance
RATING:   ★★★★★ stars

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Nang ma-"reject" ang romance novel ni Pia sa ikalimang pagkakataon ay nagdesisyon na siyang kausapinn ang head editor ng publishing house na pinagsusulatan niya upang tanungin ito kung ano ang problema. He turned out to be the gorgeous France Buencamino, the guy she rejected back in college for being a playboy.

Ayon dito, kulang daw sa romance ang mga nobela niya dahil hindi pa niya nararanasan ang ma-in-love. He offered to help her out. "Date me for a week," anito. "It will give you a brief idea of what romance truly feels like." At tiyak daw na ang resulta niyon ay makakasulat na siya ng isang nobela na siguradong maa-approve. She thought it made sense so she accepted his offer. But during their "dates," she started to fall for him.

May pag-asa bang mauwi sa totohanan ang “romance” nila pagkatapos ng “one-week date” nila? At kung sakali, kaya ba niyang i-reject uli ito kapag napatunayan niyang hindi pa rin ito nagbabago sa pagiging palikero nito?

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Bittersweet Deception: Review

BOOK NAME:  Bittersweet Deception

AUTHOR: Liz Fielding

RELEASE DATE: June 1995

MAIN CHARACTERS:  Jason Warwick, Kate Thornley

GENRE:  Contemporary Romance
RATING:   ★★★★✰ stars

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Bachelor Alert!

"Your word, like any other woman's, Kate, is worthless."

Kate's latest assignment was the answer to her prayers, but she'd have turned it down flat if she'd known that Jason Warwick was to be her boss! His devastating looks ensured constant female attention, yet he cynically branded all women as faithless and incapable of love. 

Kate wasn't interested in a temporary affair, but that was all Jason appeared to be offering.  So conjuring up an imaginary boyfriend seemed the best defense against his seductive charm. But who was Kate really deceiving-- Jason, or herself?

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The Blogger That Knows It All

ELENA DEVERAUX ~

ϟ Immortal | PNR Reader | Valkyrie by birth | Vampire by blood | Omegrion Member | Otaku/Yalo | Moody | INSANELY REAL | Taking over the world one-book-at-a-time |

KINEVANE (in the arms of my LYKAES)

Curiosity killed my innocence.
Over-thinking killed my happiness.
Insecurities killed my self-esteem.
and lies killed my TRUST.

So, who am I?

This is a tricky question to answer as I'm not always entirely sure who I am from one moment to the next. In fact, all I'm certain of is, that I'm not the same person as I was when I first arrived on Earth years ago. Haha. Okay, okay. To start . . .

I'm a straight-forward type of person. I state what I have in mind without hesitation. I usually appear to be brutally honest, and I expect likewise. I am dubbed by most of my friends and colleagues as green-minded. Well, what can I say? I really am.

I love simple things in life: READING BOOKS, surfing the net, EATING, SLEEPING, TALKING, watching anime, reading manga, and DRAWING. I am extremely thankful for what's upon me and what I'm given.

I can be your best friend or your beast adversary.

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Certified Bed Reader willing to read all night.


love. fairy tales with a twist, anime, books, eating, paranormal romance, coffee, hot&spicy foods
hate. assuming, conceited, plastic people, greasy-food, cigarette smoke
enjoy. hanging out with my harem, updating my facebook account, posting quotes, overhauling my blog, window shopping alone

I would rather...
be given a book than a stuff toy
receive money instead of compliments (haha)
enjoy a home-cooked meal than go to a fancy restaurant (but the latter is not so bad at all)

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