Review: Wicked Thing by Angeline Kace (and giveaway!)

Title: Wicked Thing
Series: No
Author: Angeline Kace
Published: September 26, 2013, Accendo Press
Format: Ebook received for review

Carmyn Rafferty witnessed the aftermath of her mother's affair. She learned at a young age not to trust anyone. Especially not your spouse. So she's planned. She's planned every detail of her life: who her husband will be, what their careers will be, what their lives will be like. All to avoid the pain of infidelity. 

Dallas Brown lives according to his own terms. He doesn't do relationships, he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, and he doesn't live up to anyone's expectations.

When Carmyn's fiancé cheats on her, it sends her into a whirlwind of one-night stands with the most infamous player on campus. She can't seem to stay away from this tough guy and his dangerous motorcycle. Everything about him is the complete opposite of who she'd planned to fall in love with: tattoos, dark stubble along his jawline, and hair that brushes his shoulders.

As Dallas and Carmyn begin to fall deeper and deeper into each other, they learn that love can truly be a wicked, wicked thing.

So Angeline Kace has done it again. She makes me so mad!!! She gives me these great characters to read about, and bam! Then a few hundred pages later, the book is done and I’m left trying to remember what life was like when I was reading about them :)

I was a bit nervous before I started this book. I love Kace’s Vampire Born series, and I was worried about the transition to New Adult. But this book was flipping awesome! No need to worry, Angeline was able to cross genres with ease. And as a reader, I loved that this book had absolutely no similarities to her other books (other than being awesome!)

Wicked Thing is the story of Carmyn and Dallas. Both of them have cheating in their past on their parents part, and it has helped shaped who they are now – people who don’t necessarily want to find themselves in a relationship. Something I love about the New Adult genre, it’s usually involving people who think they know what they want. They fall in love, and they fall HARD. Carmyn and Dallas thought they could be just friends, and that’s what they get for thinking!

Individually I really liked these characters. Carmyn is struggling to find out who she is after catching her boyfriend being a total asshole. She’s caring and thoughtful, although there are definitely a few times in this book I wanted to shake her and tell her to wake up and see what’s right in front of her!

Dallas is a swoon worthy hero. He’s artistic, tattooed, he rides a motorcycle and has a bit of a bad boy image. He’s everything we fall all over ourselves to get to, right? I loved this man, even though at times he was a bit pessimistic. He does portray himself as a bit of an asshole at times, not wanting to owe anyone for anything. He was even callous at times. But in the end, he is packing a heart of gold, and that is worth the wait.

Dirty Dancing, as in the movie with Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, is featured several times in this book and its done to perfection! If you love this movie like I do, you definitely want to read this book. It made me giggle and give the deep dreamy sigh watching things unfold.

She glances down at the bulge in my pants and smiles, stepping back. My grin settles crookedly on my face. “I thought you weren’t looking for anyting.” The look in her eyes says she’s clearly looking for something now. And she just found it.

“I’m not.” Her eyes meet mine. “You came looking for me.”
I chuckle. I did. I reach forward and cup her face in my palms, locking my lips again with the woman who smells like an angel, but kisses like the devil. I stroke the devil’s tongue with mine. She makes a sound so full of pleasure and invitation, I pick her up, wrapping her legs around my hops. She’s drunk, but she sure aas shit knows what she’s doing. I spin us around so her back is resting against the wall and cup her perfect ass.

She pulls her head back slightly and whispers, “I only want this one night.”

Angeline Kace’s writing was smooth and easy to follow. It grabbed me in and made me read the book in one day, actually. I flew through the pages, gobbling up each word. The story was just fun to read. There were some delicious kisses and some hot scenes. The drama was spot on. Just all in all it was a really good book to read, and I think fans of the New Adult genre will totally dig it.

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Review: Wicked Thing by Angeline Kace (and giveaway!)

Title: Wicked Thing
Series: No
Author: Angeline Kace
Published: September 26, 2013, Accendo Press
Format: Ebook received for review

Carmyn Rafferty witnessed the aftermath of her mother's affair. She learned at a young age not to trust anyone. Especially not your spouse. So she's planned. She's planned every detail of her life: who her husband will be, what their careers will be, what their lives will be like. All to avoid the pain of infidelity. 

Dallas Brown lives according to his own terms. He doesn't do relationships, he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, and he doesn't live up to anyone's expectations.

When Carmyn's fiancé cheats on her, it sends her into a whirlwind of one-night stands with the most infamous player on campus. She can't seem to stay away from this tough guy and his dangerous motorcycle. Everything about him is the complete opposite of who she'd planned to fall in love with: tattoos, dark stubble along his jawline, and hair that brushes his shoulders.

As Dallas and Carmyn begin to fall deeper and deeper into each other, they learn that love can truly be a wicked, wicked thing.

So Angeline Kace has done it again. She makes me so mad!!! She gives me these great characters to read about, and bam! Then a few hundred pages later, the book is done and I’m left trying to remember what life was like when I was reading about them :)

Quote-Tastic: Wicked Thing (Angeline Kace)

Monday!  That's means it's Quote-Tastic time!  This feature was created by Anna at Herding Cats & Burning Soup so we can all share our favorite quotes with you!   So make your own post, or add your favorite to the comments.  And don't forget to check out the other awesome blogs on the linky too!

So today I read Wicked Thing by Angeline Kace.  I have a review tour stop coming up for it later this week.  I loved the book, read the whole thing today.  And while there were many quoteable moments, I'm choosing one of the heroine, Carmyn, with her best girl friend, Ava, as they have some fun in the water fountain at their school. The whole scene was just so much fun and it definitely reminded me of some of the lighter times with my own friends, although I definitely don't have a fountain to add to my night time resume.   Yet. 

"Help me up, hooker."  She reaches her hand out to me, but I'm hesitant to take it.

"Crawl over here.  It's less grimy this way."

"Bitch, I am not crawling.  Just help my ass up!" We're both laughing.

"You're the one who wanted to frolic in the fountain.  So frolic."

She does some ugly, half-body roll thing toward me.  "I'm a mermaid!"

"Oh God, no.  You see?  This right here is why I've avoided doing this with you for so long.  You are not a mermaid.  You don't even look nearly as badass as Ariel did.  You look more like a drunk, handicapped person.  Maybe even a drunk, handicapped person on 'shrooms."

She does it again. "How about now?" she asks, flinging her hair.

"Definitely not."  My best friend is a lunatic.  Hilarious, but insane in the membrane.

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Quote-Tastic: Wicked Thing (Angeline Kace)

Monday!  That's means it's Quote-Tastic time!  This feature was created by Anna at Herding Cats & Burning Soup so we can all share our favorite quotes with you!   So make your own post, or add your favorite to the comments.  And don't forget to check out the other awesome blogs on the linky too!

Cover Reveal: Wicked Thing by Angeline Kace

Carmyn Rafferty witnessed the aftermath of her mother's affair. She learned at a young age not to trust anyone. Especially not your spouse. So she's planned. She's planned every detail of her life: who her husband will be, what their careers will be, what their lives will be like. All to avoid the pain of infidelity.

Dallas Brown lives a life all his own. He doesn't do relationships, he doesn't care what anyone thinks of him, and he doesn't live up to anyone's expectations but his own.

When Carmyn's fiancé cheats on her, it sends her into a whirlwind of one-night stands with the most infamous player on campus. She can't seem to stay away from this tough guy and his dangerous motorcycle. Everything about him is the complete opposite of who she'd planned to fall in love with: tattoos, dark stubble along his jawline, and hair that brushes his shoulders.

As Dallas and Carmyn begin to fall deeper and deeper into each other, they learn that love can truly be a wicked, wicked thing.

So how do you like this cover?  Have you read Angeline Kace yet?  Lately I've been raving all over the planet about her, so I am super excited for this book.  I think this cover is sexy hot, both of those people just smolder!  But it doesn't release until next month!!  I will be on the lookout.  Will you?

Trailer Reveal and HUGE giveaway - Enemy Within by Angeline Kace

Enemy  Within

Angeline Kace

Two guys who’ve stolen her heart.
Three races and only one of them worthy.
Countless enemies with insatiable bloodlust for power.
Will one girl's curse ultimately save her?

Half-vampire Brooke Keller barely survived the slaying of her worst enemy, only to learn that Zladislov—the world's most powerful vampire, leader of the vampire world, and her father—wants her dead. However, this time, she's not only fighting vampires but a raging monster within her that endangers what's left of her humanity. And when a deadly disease threatens to take her best friend's life, Brooke tries to convince Kaitlynn to accept a monster of her own: becoming a Zao Duh.

As a former slave to the Pijawikas, Mirko is driven to protect the innocent at all costs, but he has never faced a foe more formidable than Zladislov. And when the Commission bears down on Brooke, Mirko finds the stream of enemies runs deeper than he ever imagined.

So not too long ago I read both of the books in the Vampire Born Trilogy - and I was blown away.  What I found was a unique and fresh take on vampires.  Angeline Kace turned out to be a terrific author.  Well, now she has a trailer for Enemy Within.  Let me tell you - it is unlike all other trailers - I love it! So here we are for the reveal which means..... TA-DAAAAA!!!!!!! (do yourself a favor and watch it full screen!)

Quote-Tastic: Enemy Within

Monday! You know what that means!! Time for Quote-Tastic!

Herding Cats & Burning Soup created this future to share our favorite quotes and passages from the books we love.  She's completely awesome for that!

So this week I am sharing a quote from.... Enemy Within!!!  This book was written by Angeline Kace. It's book two in the Vampire Born series.  I recently read it (and reviewed!) and gave it a 5 star rating.  

Review/Giveaway: Enemy Within by Angeline Kace

Title: Enemy Within
Series: Vampire Born Trilogy, Book 2
Author: Angeline Kace
Published: April 2013, Accendo Press
Format: Ebook provided for review

Two guys who’ve stolen her heart.
Three races and only one of them worthy.
Countless enemies with insatiable bloodlust for power.
Will one girl's curse ultimately save her?

Half-vampire Brooke Keller barely survived the slaying of her worst enemy, only to learn that Zladislov—the world's most powerful vampire, leader of the vampire world, and her father—wants her dead. However, this time, she's not only fighting vampires but a raging monster within her that endangers what's left of her humanity. And when a deadly disease threatens to take her best friend's life, Brooke tries to convince Kaitlynn to accept a monster of her own: becoming a Zao Duh.

As a former slave to the Pijawikas, Mirko is driven to protect the innocent at all costs, but he has never faced a foe more formidable than Zladislov. And when the Commission bears down on Brooke, Mirko finds the stream of enemies runs deeper than he ever imagined.

First – let me say I hate Angeline Kace. What? Yep. I do. Why? Cause now she has me totally invested in this kick ass series – and the third book is not out yet! When Enemy Within ended, and I realized I had just read the last page, I felt like the guy in the movies who falls to his knees in the rain and screams toward the sky in agony. I even clicked my kindle page forward/backward buttons a few times, trying to will more words to appear. It didn’t work. So yeah, sorry Angeline Kace, but I hate you now.

Review: Descended By Blood by Angeline Kace

Title: Descended By Blood
Series: Vampire Born, Book 1
Author: Angeline Kace
Published: 2011 Accendo Press
Format: personal purchase

Brooke Keller is a high school junior who has never spent much time living in one place. She is finally in a town long enough to almost snag the boy of her dreams, until her life is threatened after killing a fanged man in his attempt to kidnap her. Brooke begins a dangerous journey in an effort to find out who is after her and how to stop them. In a world with powerful and prejudiced vampires, Brooke must tap into the side of her that she never knew existed at the risk of losing her life in order to save it.

I’ve had this book on my kindle for I don’t know how long. A long time. It’s always been one of those, “I will get to it when I can” books, even though I’ve seen rave reviews about it from other bloggers I follow. Then an opportunity came up to review the second book in this series, and so I had to start on the first one. I’ll be honest – I’d estimate that in the first third of this book or so I had thought about DNF’ing it. There were some parts that seemed a bit cheesy, and I thought it read a bit younger than I really was in the mood for.