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Mary's Post:

Oh 2013......I can't believe that you have gone already...

Here is my list of best of 2013 (this is no words):

1.  Delta Project: Rescue (Book 2) by Jessica Jaster

I love to read and I love authors! I have been trying to figure out a way to give back to the authors that I love and that is why I came up with 31 Days of Authors. FOR THE WHOLE MONTH...YES the WHOLE MONTH...I will be giving away a prize for an author I love.

Here is the CATCH: you will be able to enter in the allotted time. Each day there will be a Rafflecopter at the end of the post. ENTER ENTER ENTER!!!

I WILL ANNOUNCE ALL THE WINNERS ON JULY 14!



I love Jessica Jaster so much! She is the QUEEN of CLIFFHANGERS!! I think she does it on purpose to upset me!!! But, that is just one thing that makes her amazing!!

For today's giveaway you will get a ebook from amazon of book 1: Delta Project: Hide and a swag pack that includes signed postcards and bookmarks.

If you win and have already won Delta Porject: Hide then I will gift you book 2: Delta Project: Rescue


a Rafflecopter giveaway

The talented and amazing Jessica Jaster's Delta Project: Rescue is almost here.  *insert fan girl scream*

First, lets see what book 2 is going to be about:

Hey, I actually came up with this weeks Friday's Five! Crazy right!?!?!?!  Usually Jacque and Teri are way better at it!!!  But, I thought about it and this just seemed like a good topic.  The problem was I have more than 5 ... so, let's see how this goes .... 

1.  Shelly Crane.  This author will forever be the picture perfect author in my life.  Am I putting her above everyone else?? Oh YES I AM!!! If you read just one of her books, you can see/feel her talent, the love for her characters and overall niceness ooze onto the pages.  Shelly has become a friend of mine (and of this site), but I put her above all others because .... well, she is it!  Look it up, she is the author that authors want to be.  She writes book after book, each different and unique, and does it with class!  Recently her book, Significance, will soon be made into a movie (yes, I died when I heard that).  Overall, she is it! Period!

2. Rachel Higginson.  What?!?! You think I forgot about Rachel!!! NEVER!! Now, I can go on and on about Kiran ... I mean....Rachel's books, but I am not going to.  Anyone who has every read any of my reviews (or anything on this site) knows why Rachel is important in my life.  Yes, I joke around about Kiran (who is my fictional boyfriend from her Star Crossed Series) but the truth is Rachel has done something no author has ever done to me.  Yep, she made me love a character, hate that same character and then fall back in love with that character.  On top of that, she is the reason my Kindle is cracked in the corner.  Let's just say theses two words... HOPELESS MAGIC!  (read it and you will understand)

3.  Tiffany King.  Here is how I describe Tiffany .... HEART OF GOLD!  The woman is the sweetest, most caring and kind person I KNOW! Her book, Wishing For Someday Soon, is my autobiography (and she doesn't even know me).  I cried so much with that book that I had a headache for days!  That is true talent! And just when I thought she could not top it she wrote, Miss Me Not.  To this day I cannot describe that book because no words due it justice.  That is an author!!

4.  Lila Felix.  Lila is new in my Book Nerd life.  Even though she has several books under her belt she has done something through her books that I did not believe was possible.  She taught to see mohawks, tattoos/piercings and people who wear them in a different light.  NO I am not a person to make fun or be mean to someone who has a different appearance than mine.  However, she taught me to look pass that and she did that through her books: Love and Skate and How It Rolls.  I live in a diverse area and have recently visited some "punk-rock" bars and learn a lot about the community.  Yep, even made some new friends.  Oh, and I am getting my first tattoo next month! But, I still refuse to dye my hair!  I wouldn't look good in blue! (just saying).  That is all because of Lila!

5.  Quinn Lofits.  I cannot form words that does Quinn any justice.  So, I will say this ... DECEBEL!  That is it!  That is all needs to be said.  Well, maybe I can say a few more.  Quinn has a few qualities that make her stand out in my Book Nerd Life.  She writes the funniest character, Jennifer.  She is the QUEEN OF CLIFFHANGERS! Lastly,  her talent is endless!  

So, there is only to be 5, but lets do some more:

Honorable Mentions

-   Bailey Aridsone.  This is a sister - duo writing team and they are new to the Indie community, but they  still have influenced my Book Nerd life.  Their debut novel, Sweet Oblivion, is amazing.  It is a twist of two worlds and it is perfection.  On top of that, they are the kindest ladies, EVER!  I also picked them because I how a special place in their lives.  Why, you ask?  Well, I am there #1 fan.  I was the first to read and review their book! That is an honor I treasure.

-   Tabatha Vargo.  Tabatha has a serious pallet of talent.  YA, NA, paranormal, the lady is everywhere and is perfect at it!  Above all, her love for her fans is beyond measure.  She is so sweet and it comes across on the page and through her characters.  Be sure to watch her closely, she will BE THE NEXT HOUSEHOLD NAME! 

-   Jessica Jaster.  You just read that I called Quinn Loftis the QUEEN OF CLIFFHANGERS, well meet Jessica Jaster, the PRINCESS OF CLIFFHANGERS.  She does the same thing Quinn does. She pulls you in and then just puts up a brick wall.  I read her first book Delta Project: Hide and died at the ending.  So, when I got an ARC of Delta Project: Rescue I did not think she would do it to  me again.  Oh, well SHE DID! Mad is the best way to describe my emotions at that very last line.  That is why she is so amazing!! Because she can do that!

This was the hardest one yet...........but here it goes...........

5. JUST ONE DROP by Quinn Loftis - Decebel and Jennifer - It Girl by Jason Derulo



4. TAKING SHOTS by Toni Aleo - Ellie and Shea - Just A Kiss by Lady Antebellum



3.  DELTA PROJECT: HIDE by Jessica Jaster - Weston - Unbreakable by Fireflight




2. SWEET OBLIVION by Bailey Ardisone - Mycah and Nari  - I Will Not Bow by Breaking Benjamin




1.  Daughter of the Earth and Sky (Daughters of Zeus #2) by Kaitlin Bevis - Hades and Persephone - A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

Debut author, Jessica Jaster has become very special to me in my Book Nerd life.  Her book, Delta Project: Hide, is amazing, incredible and perfect!  She has hit it out of the park and I hope that everyone gets a chance to read it!

You can read my review here.

If you don't know anything about Jessica Jaster here is her bio:

Jessica Jaster lives in Iowa with her husband and her (currently) one year old and two year old. She has always had an over-active imagination and has been making stories up in her head for herself for as long as she can remember and finally decided to start writing them down (when she is not busy chasing the two little ones around anyway) and sharing them with anyone interested. Most ideas she has so far for her novels are for young adults, some fantasy, some science fiction and some normal contemporary story-lines.

You can stalk (I mean, follow) Jessica Jaster on Facebook and Goodreads.

If you want to purchase the book, you can here:



We hope that you can follow the tour for the whole week.  Here is the schedule:

According to  my Goodreads account I have read 205 books in 2012 and I needed to narrow down to my 12 favorite.  Well, it was VERY HARD, but I did it.  These are not in any particular order.

Book #1: Miss Me Not by Tiffany King
By far my most favorite book of Tiffany King!! This book is a page turning-tear-jerking masterpiece and I think EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS!  Tiffany King has the talent to reach a variety of audiences and is an amazing person!  Her kindness and love for the character shines through every page and scenario.  In my opinion, I think that she she will be a household name in the next few years!

If you want to purchase Miss Me Not, you can here:
Miss Me Not

Book #2: The Wild Ones by M. Leighton
PICK Trick!!  Always Pick Trick!! Although I love a lot of M. Leighton's work this one stands out to me the most!! She knows how to make this city girl want a cowboy!!  I loved this book from the moment Trick graced the page!!  If you have not read this (and remember this is more of an adult book) then you need to read it!

If you want to purchase it you can here:The Wild Ones

Book #3: Don't Panic by Lindsay Paige
Lindsay Paige!  This young lady has so so so so much talent!! I cannot wait to see what else she will bring to us in the future!  I loved this book so much! Lindsay Paige brought a serious topic to these pages and turned into an amazing story of trust, love and humanity all in one!!  Like I said before, PURE TALENT!!!

I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!  It is a great read!!

You can purchase it here: Don't Panic

Book 4: The Reluctant King by Rachel Higginson
I will never grow tired of saying on how much I love Rachel Higginson!!  Time and time again she shows her talent through each page of her stories!!  She has created the greatest characters in the Star-Crossed Series and I will ALWAYS READ THEM!!

I am looking forward to see what she will bring in 2013, because I know that she will not disappoint me or her fans!! Though I still think I am her number 1 fan!! HAHA!

If you want to purchase The Reluctant King you can here:The Reluctant King (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 5)

If you have not read this series, you can get Reckless Magic (Book 1) for free here:Reckless Magic (The Star-Crossed Series, Book 1)

Book 5: Ten Tiny Breaths by KA Tucker
I was just introduced to KA Tucker a few months ago and her book made a HUGE impact in my Book Nerd Life!!  I could NOT put this book down!! I was mesmerized by the characters, story line and everything about this book that it forever be one of my favorites!  KA Tucker is an extremely talented author and I cannot wait to see what else she has rolling around in her head!!

If you have not read this book PLEASE PLEASE READ IT!!  It will not disappoint!

You can purchase it here: Ten Tiny Breaths

Book 6: Delta Project: Hide by Jessica Jaster
Talk about a debut author!! Jessica Jaster comes out of the gates swinging!!  This book was fantastic!! I am not even sure where to begin to tell you how great it is! Jessica Jaster has serious talent and I am counting down the days until Book 2!!

This is a great book and a quick read!  I know that once you start it, you will not put it down!

You can purchase it here:Delta Project: Hide

Book 7: Hale Maree by Misty Provencher
Oh, Misty, I just love you!  I have read everything that Misty has published, however this is my favorite! She brought me ... I mean, us ... an outstanding love story that I could not put down.  I loved every page of this book and I can only hope that there will be more of this story in Misty's future.

Haven't read it.........purchase it here: Hale Maree

Book 8: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
I would have never heard of this book if Kathryn from TSK TSK What To Read had not been pimping it so hard on Facebook (pun intended).  I am not sure how I have survived my Book Nerd Life without Braden Carmichael!  Hot, yummy Scotsman! LOVE this story and just read it again this past weekend!!  Just a great story all around!

Need to purchase the book?  You can here:On Dublin Street

Book 9: Wicked Fate by Tabatha Vargo
What can I say about Tabatha Vargo that I have not said a thousand times before?  She is amazing, talent and a great person!  Her debut novel, Wicked Fate, will knock you down.  It is such a great story and I know that book 2 will be just as good, if not better.  Tabatha Vargo is working on some great projects for 2013 and I can't wait.

If you haven't read Wicked Fate, then purchase it here:Wicked Fate (The Wicked Trilogy)

Book 10: Perchance by Lila Felix
*shakes head* Lila, Lila, Lila, where have you been all  my Book Nerd Life?!?!?!?!  Lila Felix is a 2012 debut author and already has 3 books published.  One, she is a writing machine.  Two, her fan demand more from her the moment we put the book down.  Perchance is my favorite of the novels she has published in 2012.  I cannot wait to see what is in store for 2013.  I know that she will not disappoint!

Perchance (amazing LOVE STORY) can be purchased here:Perchance

Book 11: Beyond The Veil by Quinn Loftis
Quinn is the Luna of all books! The Grey Wolf Series has quickly become my most favorite series.  Even though, Quinn has become the LUNA of cliffhangers.  It never fails that I am cussing at the end of one of her books because she has ripped out my Book Nerd heart and I am wanting more!  that is true talent there!  I know that 2013 will bring book 6 of the Grey Wolf series.  Along with that she is writing a new series called Elfin (also great!)

But in all seriousness, I need to THANK QUINN for bringing Decebel in my life!!

If you want to read Beyond the Veil you can here:Beyond the Veil, Book 5 The Grey Wolves Series

If you have not read this series you can get Prince of Wolves (Book 1) FOR FREE here:Prince of Wolves (The Grey Wolves Series)

For Quinn's new series: Elfin, you can purchase it here:Elfin

Book 12: Empty Net by Toni Aleo
If you know anything about from following me on Facebook or Twitter you know that I have a love for sports, especially HOCKEY!!  I am a Chicago Blackhawks fan through and through! Toni Aleo knows how to write a hockey book and series!  I will let it go that she is a Nashville Predators fan since she has given me 3 new fictional boyfriends!! Empty Net is my favorite of her series and I love Tate SO MUCH!!

If you have not read this .. you MUST!! Even if you don't like hockey this is still a great read.  Please remember that it is an adult book

You can purchase it here:Empty Net (Assassins)

MAY 2013 BRING US A WHOLE NEW LOVE OF BOOKS, FICTIONAL BOYFRIENDS AND GREAT MEMORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazon Review:

D005 has been a part of a secret government program known as the Delta Project her entire life. She has been genetically modified to be stronger, faster, smarter and to heal faster. Trained in hand-to-hand combat, weaponry and battle tactics, she has been worked to physical and mental exhaustion every day of her life. Raised without love or care of any kind, she has no idea what it means to be happy – to be free. And now she has run away. But then she wakes up on the rocky shore of the Missouri River with no memory of how she got there, or why there are bullet wounds, scratches and bruises riddling her body. Her entire past has become a blank sheet except for a recurring nightmare of her running through the woods with dogs chasing her and voices shouting at her that she can never hide. As she struggles to understand the kind of life she has never had, emotions she has never felt before, and the mystery of her past, she is helped by Brianna Hartman and Reid Phelps – the two teenagers who discover her. When she goes to live with Brianna at the Hartman Ranch, she must also learn to deal with Bri’s brother, the gruff Cormac Hartman, who is running from his own past. He seems to hate her from the word go, but when she discovers his crude attitude is just his way of dealing with the hurt he is feeling, she decides to make it her mission to draw him back into life. Then a mysterious stranger comes to the ranch and her new world comes crashing down around her as her past comes back to haunt her.

MARY'S REVIEW:

I was approached by the author, Jessica Jaster to review this book.  I thought it sounded interesting and it was releativley short, so I thought "Why Not?"  Well, let me tell you something: THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!  I am not even kidding it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Best Part of Book: D005 is amazing! But after she excapes the Delta Project, she remembers nothing. Bri and Reid (Bri's best friend) find her and after some talking to Bri's older brother, Mac, D005 end up on their ranch.  Well, D005 doesn't remember anything so Bri and her come up with a "new name" for D005.  She becomes, Weston! (Because Bri found her in Weston Park).  Well, as the story progesses Mac and Weston become closer.  Oh I just love Mac and the way he looks out for his family!  Weston proves time and time again that she can do any tasks.  She really begins to open up and begins to feel for the people around her.  Well, you know that isn't going to last long.  It wasn't too long before the Delta Project Commander "finds" D005.  Then it gets really GOOD!!!!!!

Not so great about the book: THE ENDING!!!!!!!!! UGH!!!!!!!! Darn cliffhangers!! I was so into the book that I didn't even realize that I was on the last page.  I actually thought that something was wrong with my Kindle.  I even re-download the book to make sure that it downloaded correctly!!!  I was so upset that it just ended.  But, (thank the stars) Jessica Jaster explain that book too will be out in the summer of 2013!! Even though that is a long wait, I cannot wait!!

This is a great book and a fast read!! Jessica Jaster really pulls you into a wonderful world of characters!!

You can purchase the book here --->>>Delta Project: Hide