Book Shelf: The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram

When Avery Shaw’s heart is shattered by her life-long best friend, she chooses to deal with it the only way she knows how—scientifically.

The state science fair is coming up and Avery decides to use her broken heart as the topic of her experiment. She’s going to find the cure. By forcing herself to experience the seven stages of grief through a series of social tests, she believes she will be able to get over Aiden Kennedy and make herself ready to love again. But she can’t do this experiment alone, and her partner (ex partner!) is the one who broke her heart.

Avery finds the solution to her troubles in the form of Aiden’s older brother Grayson. The gorgeous womanizer is about to be kicked off the school basketball team for failing physics. He’s in need of a good tutor and some serious extra credit. But when Avery recruits the lovable Grayson to be her “objective outside observer,” she gets a whole lot more than she bargained for, because Grayson has a theory of his own: Avery doesn’t need to grieve. She needs to live. And if there’s one thing Grayson Kennedy is good at, it’s living life to the fullest.

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Review:

The Avery Shaw Experiment by Kelly Oram is a quick, addictively endearing read that will have you smiling from start to finish!

Oh, did I ever like this book. From the very opening chapter I was drawn into the fun, addictive story Kelly Oram has created with The Avery Shaw Experiment. While it wasn't necessarily a long book, it was very entertaining and enjoyable to read--the perfect way to spend an evening!

The plotline was fresh and funny, and really quirky. Told in dual POV, The Avery Shaw Experiment switches back and forth between main characters Avery and Grayson's POV and featured so many sweet and funny moments that I didn't want to put the book down--honestly, I read it in two short sittings!

Our female lead Avery is sweet and shy, a typical nerd who has a good heart and hidden sass. Avery was a really nice girl to read about. Your typical 16 year old "nerd", it was impossible not to love Avery and truly want the best for her. As she manages to grow in confidence with Grayson's help throughout the book, author Kelly Oram also explores Avery's insecurities in a very believable way.

As Avery's partner in this book, and even the actual Avery Shaw Experiment, Grayson Kennedy proves to be a real sweetie in this book. He may have been a jock and a true guy in so many ways, but in his heart, Grayson was nothing but kindness and good nature, especially where Avery was concerned. From the very beginning, Grayson was nothing but good to Avery; he was always there for her, no matter what she needed and he never treated her in any way wrong. Honestly, he was the perfect guy for her in this book. He was funny, and naughty and knew just what she needed most of the time, whether that was a naughty little joke or a perverted comment, or just a hug. Grayson certainly made me swoon.

Together, Avery and Grayson really were delightful to read about. I felt Oram wrote their relationship very well. Things may seem to come on fast between them, especially when you think from Grayson's POV, but you also have to understand that these two have been in each others lives their entire life....they're only now just starting to explore things. Honestly, their relationship was one of sweet, innocent first love, and it really was an endearing one to witness unfold in such a quirky way!

I really adored the characters in this book. From our two main characters, Avery and Grayson to Avery's "nerd herd" as Grayson calls them, to Grayson's group of friends, they were all really fun to read about and kept a smile one my face the whole time I was reading. Grayson's best friend Owen and Avery's Libby proved to be an unexpected delight with their dynamic. Honestly, I saw these two coming from the beginning, but that didn't make them any less hilarious to read about!

As an enjoyable contemporary novel, The Avery Shaw Experiment hits the nail on the head. From beginning to end it's nothing but fun and entertainment that will truly suck you in. If you're looking for that perfect read to spend an afternoon, then look no further, because The Avery Shaw Experiment is it!

Rating:
Source: Sent by the author for review (Thank you Kelly!)
Format: Kindle ebook
Buy it:  Amazon | Barnes & Noble
My Recommendation: Fans of a feel-good contemporary--this is for you!
Cover: Love it! It's so cute and the yellow just shines!
Will I read sequel/continue with series: So far, this is a stand alone, but I'll happily read more by Kelly Oram

Blog Tour: Ravenhurst by Lorraine Beaumont Book Blitz

Welcome to the Book Blitz for Ravenhurst by Lorraine Beaumont thanks to The Bookish Brunette Tours!

This book/series sounds fantastic and while I haven't had the chance to read it yet, I'm certainly hopeful to get around to it eventually. Oh and just adore that cover!

Katherine Nicole Jamison never imagined when she took a job at a prestigious auction house for the summer, that one moment of impulsiveness could change her life forever. When she "borrows" an ancient amulet she inadvertently sets in motion a series of events which results in her waking up in 18th century England, betrothed to an arrogant, self-centered Earl.

Sebastian de Winter ~ The Earl of Ravenhurst, is a renowned womanizer who always prided himself as being a ladies man, until he is left standing at the altar. His betrothed vanishes into thin air and as if by magic reappears months later. But is she his betrothed?

Ravenhurst ~ a once forgotten legend, locked somewhere within the gloomy confines of this ancient edifice is the key that will unlock the door of time itself. This book contains the first and second book in the series.
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Lorraine Beaumont in her own words: I am the author of the Ravenhurst Series -a time-travel paranormal romance, written with an ensemble cast of characters -Forgotten Time, Shadows of Yesterday, Time to Remember are all available now and the fourth installment Dreams of Tomorrow will be coming this year 2013.

I also write YA/contemporary urban fantasy with a kick-The Gathering Series about Gargoyles. Elyograg, Gargoyle and The Gathering Series Vol. 1 are now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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Book Shelf: Indigo Awakening (The Hunted #1) by Jordan Dane

Because of what you are, the Believers will hunt you down.

Voices told Lucas Darby to run. Voices no one else can hear. He’s warned his sister not to look for him, but Rayne refuses to let her troubled brother vanish on the streets of LA. In her desperate search, she meets Gabriel Stewart, a runaway with mysterious powers and far too many secrets. Rayne can’t explain her crazy need to trust the strange yet compelling boy—to touch him—to protect him even though he scares her.

A fanatical church secretly hunts psychic kids—gifted “Indigo” teens feared to be the next evolution of mankind—for reasons only “the Believers” know. Now Rayne’s only hope is Gabe, who is haunted by an awakening power—a force darker than either of them imagine—that could doom them all.

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Review:

Having previously read Jordan Dane’s debut novel In the Arms of Stone Angels, I must admit I had high expectations for this book. The synopsis caught me and considering it was well written, it had all the potential to be a brilliant read. Yet, unfortunately for me, it just fell flat.

As a storyteller, Jordan Dane is very talented. Her writing is flowing and deep and very detailed. Indigo Awakening had all the elements I was looking for; interesting storyline, possibly intriguing characters and plenty of action, but in the end I struggled to connect with the characters and the story and for all her brilliance as a storyteller, in this one instance, Jordan Dane struggled to make me care.

There were times with this book when I would see a little spark that had the potential to flame brighter but ultimately burned out. The mystery and high stakes were there but I felt disconnected from the characters and their plight. The idea of the Indigo children was lost on me and even though the idea was interesting there wasn’t enough explanation and detail to really have me enticed.

The connection shared by the characters was one I liked and even though I emphasized with them throughout the book I never really felt invested in their story. I also didn’t feel the connection and chemistry between them that I wanted to see. Told in various POV’s Indigo Awakening introduces us to various characters that we follow throughout the book. Featuring Lucas Darby an Indigo child and his sister Rayne, as well as Kendra, Raphael and Gabriel other Indigo children the various perspectives did allow us a broad view of the story as well as POV’s from the ‘bad guys” but I never loved the characters.

That’s not to say I didn’t want to, because I did. I really did. I waited to find a moment when I would fall into a rhythm with a character I was reading about but it never came. Rayne was feisty and Gabe was quite interesting, but their relationship and connection came on too strong, too fast and that deterred me. Kendra I could see had incredibly good intensions, but there was just something about her that I couldn’t connect with and Lucas…..well, unfortunately he just did nothing for me.

If I had to pick a character I liked the best, I think I would have to say Raphael. He and his ‘little man’ Benny were insanely sweet and even though they weren’t brother by blood the bond between them was a strong as. They were worth reading about.

Unfortunately this book was just a major disappointment for me. I was hoping for something fierce and brilliant like I know Dane is capable of writing, but this just wasn’t the case with Indigo Awakening. I’ll definitely read more by Jordan Dane, simply because I know of the incredible books she can write, but this one just wasn’t for me……

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by HarlequinTEEN Australia (Thank you Polina!)
Format: Paperback
Buy it: Booktopia | The Nile | The Book Depository | Amazon
My Recommendation: While this book wasn't for me, fantasy fans may enjoy this.
Cover: The cover I do like--I think it's awesome.
Will I read sequel/continue with series: No

Owl Post #14

Inspired by The Story Siren's In My Mailbox, Owl Post allows us bloggers to showcase the books we've bought, won or received throughout the week and is hosted by Brodie over at Eleusinian Mysteries. We all know that the Owl Post is the fastest way to send and receive mail and they certainly make me happy every time they drop a book off.

Hello book lovers!

I've become quite slack lately with my Owl Posts, posting them so infrequently--which is silly because I've been getting quite a few books lately. Guess life gets in the way ;) Oh, well. I'm gonna try to get them up every week from now on--hopefully I can stick to that promise.

In the mean time, check out the books I've received lately!


For Review:

From Bloomsbury Australia.....   - Stung by Bethany Wiggins This book was a unexpected surprise, but it sure does sound awesome. Looking forward to getting around to reading this one at some point!   - Transcendence by C.J. Omololu Another surprise but one that sounds good, none the same. Another to add to the never ending need-to-read-eventually list    - The Academy: Game On by Monica Seles More surprises, although in this case I'm not sure if this one is for me. May read it one day.   .....Thank you guys!     From Allen & Unwin......   - Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer LOVE Brigid Kemmerer's Elementals series and I'm sooooo looking forward to the next book. Just know it's going to be to die for!   .....Thank you so much Lara!     From HarlequinTEEN Australia.....   - Ink by Amanda Sun I've been looking forward to this book since the Harlequin Summit a few months, but I'm a bit perplexed by all the not so great reviews it's been getting lately :/ Love the concept of this one--so different. Hope it lives up to my expectations!   ....Thank you Polina, you book goddess you!

From Pan Macmillan.....

- Raven Flight by Juliet Marillier As surprising as it sounds I've never actually read any of Juliet Marillier's books. I've seen them of course, for years, but I've never picked one up. I hope to do so one day in the future. This book is the second book in the Shadowfell series, so I need to get a copy of the first book first :)   .....Thank you guys!     I Bought:  

  - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole - Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole - Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole - Lothaire by Kresley Cole - Playing Easy to Get by Sherrilyn Kenyon   As I mentioned in my last Owl Post I've been slowly making my way through the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole, although I'm yet to review any of them, haha! They are a fantastic series to read though--great for someone like myself running out of good PNR books to read.   - The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze I really wanna read this book! It was my WOW way back and when I found out it had finally been released in paperback I HAD to get myself a copy. Now I just have to find time to read it.....   - Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines I've read a few of Abbi Glines books lately and love them. She writes excellent NA stories and I had to buy myself a copy of this when I attended her signing in Sydney last month to get this book signed too :D   - Faking It by Cora Carmack Eeeeeee! I LOOOOOOVED Cora Carmack's Losing It and I loved Faking It! Yes, I've read this already? How could I not?!?! It was Cade's story! Review to come soon!   - Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster Bought this on a whim because I've been seeing it a lot lately and it looks pretty good. Plus...the author Bec McMaster is Aussie. Oh, yeah!   - Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole Cole's spin of series from Immortals After Dark--seeing as I'm reading that series, I figured I needed to get this one too ;)   - The Mage In Black by Jaye Wells The first book in this series is on my TBR list and although I haven't read book one, when I saw that this book was a cheap buy from Whoolies I bought it. I mean, really, it was $1. Nuff said.     I Won:  

    I was super duper, uber excited to win a copy of The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey thanks to Penguin Australia and Michelle from Novels On The Run!!! This book looks sooooooooo fantastic-right up my alley, and I'm looking forward to reading it. I know so many people have given it rave reviews and I can't wait to read it for myself. Thank you SO MUCH Michelle! You are all kinds of awesome!    And that's me! I would love to know what the owls dropped off for you!  

 

Blog Tour: Chameleon by Kelly Oram-Guest Post and GIVEAWAY!!

Today the Chameleon by Kelly Oram blog tour stops at The Rest Is Still Unwritten!

Since reading V is for Virgin and The Avery Shaw Experiment, I've becoming quite a fan of Kelly Oram. Her books are fun and quirky and so brilliantly written. As Kelly makes the jump from contemporary writing with a dash of sci-fi on the side into straight fantasy/paranormal with Chameleon, the fabulous lady herself is here to share her leap into this whole new genre!

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I completely understand why so many writers pick one genre and stay there. Each story genre from suspense to sci-fi to romance to fantasy has its own flavor. They all have their own set of rules and clichés. As a writer, you really have to know and understand your genre in order to write a great book. This is not easy. It takes time, research, and a certain love—a real passion—for whatever specific genre you chose to write in.

Personally, I simply cannot stick to one genre. (As a reader and a writer.) I love too many of them way too much, and get bored when I stay with one genre for too long. I have always had a love for paranormal and fantasy books, but it took me a long time to build up the courage to write it myself.

I started out as a contemporary writer, and then took my first shot at something new with my comic-book-esque novel Being Jamie Baker. Jamie turned out to be a great transition novel. It has a lot of contemporary elements to it but also takes that first step into make-believe. It gave me my first taste of bending the real-world rules. I immediately grew a major thirst for it, but knew I had a lot to learn before I delved fully into the world of fantasy.

Contemporary fiction and fantasy are two entirely different beasts. There were two major differences that posed as challenges to me. The first was the difference in story lines. Contemporary works tend to be more character driven. Plots often revolve around a romance, or overcoming emotional obstacles. Your main character is often trying to defeat their inner demons, whereas with fantasy most of the time the demons are the literal kind.

Fantasy plots are usually more action driven. You have a villain to defeat, a mystery to solve, an adventure to go on. This doesn’t come as naturally to me as a plot that revolves around a characters dealing with emotions or falling in love. The more involved plot took much more planning. My outlines had to be a lot more detailed, and I had a lot more rewrites because I’d find plot holes or I’d back myself into a corner and have to find another way to make something work. I actually learned a lot while doing this and had a great time with it. I’ve always been a bit of an outliner, but now I think it’s safe to say I’m a bit obsessive about it.

The other main difference I noticed was in the description. When dealing with fantasy, suddenly you have to explain a lot more. You really have to be a lot more visual. You can’t just quickly describe your character’s sexiness and give a brief paragraph about the beach house they’re spending the summer at or whatever. You have to build an entire world for your reader that they’ve never seen before. You have to describe creatures that don’t really exist. You have to explain all of the lore and set up a whole new set of rules for people to understand. All of these new things are not something your reader will automatically relate to. If you can’t help them visualize it, they will never be able to get sucked into your story the way you want them too.

Personally, as a writer my strengths lie in character interaction and dialog. Description and action are a challenge for me. I loved being able to tackle my weaknesses and watch my writing improve, but it took a lot of time, effort and practice before I felt I was ready to write something I could share with people. (I have a few fantasy stories that will never leave my hard drive because they suck oh so badly!)

The good news is that so much blood, sweat and tears (and hair loss!) went into this manuscript that I grew a special love for it. Everything felt new and exciting, and made it easy for me to want to work my hardest to make Chameleon the best book I could write. I’m very proud of it, and it will always have a special place in my heart.

Hopefully I’ve succeeded in my genre jump. Hopefully this book will feel like something new and refreshing compared to my previous books, and I hope my contemporary fans will give it a chance because I developed a brand new passion. I’m sure I will always have a good contemporary novel in the works, but I plan to write many more fantasy books in the future.

Kelly Oram wrote her first novel at age fifteen–a fan fiction about her favorite music group, The Backstreet Boys, for which family and friends still tease her. She's obsessed with reading, talks way too much, and loves to eat frosting by the spoonful. She lives outside of Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and four children.

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For small-town rebel Dani Webber magic and monsters are no more real than the Easter Bunny… until the day she accidentally stops time. Dani quickly discovers that not only do supernaturals exist, but she herself is one of them. This is great news for her life-long best friend Russ, who can finally come clean about his own supernatural status and his undying love for her. Before the two can start to enjoy the long overdue relationship, Dani is taken by a powerful council of supernaturals who believe she is the Chosen One destined to save them from extinction.

As if being kidnapped and expected to save the world isn’t bad enough, an ancient prophecy warns of the Chosen One’s dark nature: “Only the truest love will keep her an agent for good.” The council believes they know who this “true love” is and, unfortunately, that person isn’t Russ. The mysterious, powerful and devastatingly handsome Seer is the last person Dani wants in her life, but when she starts having visions of a horrific future, she has no one else to turn to for help. Soon Dani finds herself torn between two very different boys with two very different opinions of whom she can trust. With the visions getting worse and time running out, Dani is forced to put aside her feelings and work with both the Seer and Russ before an ancient evil is unleashed upon the earth.

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Book Shelf: Because of Low (Sea Breeze #2) by Abbi Glines

Set in the steamy coastal Alabama town of Sea Breeze, an interconnected group of older teens hook up, break up ...and much, much more. Marcus Hardy had hoped to enjoy a year away at college while he put the summer he'd rather forget behind him. But instead, he's jerked right back his home town of Sea Breeze due to a family crisis. The only bright spot to returning is the hot redhead who sleeps over at his place several times a week. There's just one thing though - she's sleeping in bed with his new roommate, Cage York.

Willow "Low" Foster needs a place to live. Running to her best friend Cage's apartment every time her sister kicks her out isn't exactly a long term solution. But Cage has a new roommate and suddenly sleeping over at his apartment isn't such a bad thing. Not when she gets to see those sexy green eyes of Marcus's twinkle when he smiles at her like he wants her there. There's one problem though, Cage is under the disillusion that when he's through sowing his wild oats, he's going to marry Low - an assumption Marcus intends to change. But when his carefully laid plans come crashing down with a revelation he never expected, Marcus will have to choose between Low or his family. Because once the truth comes out ...there's no other choice.

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Review:

Because of Low is a fun, sensual tale by Abbi Glines that really will have you rapidly turning the pages, yet at the same time, desperately hoping the story isn't about to end!

From start to finish, Because of Low really is a great read. While this isn't actually the first book in Glines's Sea Breeze series, this is this first one I have read, although I definitely know it won't be the last! Chronologically, Because of Low takes place after the first book in the series, Breathe, and considering I'm yet to read Breathe, I must point out that you don't necessarily need to have read Breathe to pick this novel up....it can quite easily be read on it's own, or as part of the rest of the series.

In Because of Low, Abbi Glines introduces us to Willow "Low" Foster, a sweet, vulnerable girl who's had a tough run in life as well as Marcus Hardy, who's own family is falling apart and who was also the unlucky love interest in Breathe, although he's the leading man this time around.

Told in dual POV, this book tells the story of Low and Marcus as they connect with each other amidst their joint trust issues and family drama, seeing them ultimately fall in love. Considering that Because of Low is a fairly short book (I read it in two sittings), the relationship between Low and Marcus does come on strongly, and their love for one another fast, however it was easy to overlook this fact as Glines creates such a great dynamic between the characters in the story.

It was nice seeing this story unfold. The plot is admittedly simple, but in this case the saying less is more really does fit as the simple story is easily addictive to read about. Abbi Glines has done a great job with her flawed, yet very likable characters. There are a number of great characters that litter the pages of Because of Low and as she explores the relationship between Low and Marcus, Glines also allows us to read about the relationships between Low and Cage as well as Low and her niece Larissa, which I found both to be interesting for very different reasons.

I found I liked both Low and Marcus very much. I admit, I had a few problems with Lows character at times, especially towards the end of the book, but for the most part, I really enjoyed these two. Both together, and as individuals. Together, they have a really sweet chemistry that coats the pages. By herself Low has a lot of fears and a few problems, but she's a really nice girl and someone you can easily like for the most part. As for Marcus, he's a typical guy. This golden boy makes mistakes and makes the wrong choices, but he does care for Low and dearly loves his family.

As Glines weaves together Marcus's and Low's lives, there are a few interesting twists throughout the story that make it so much juicer. This book really showcases how human we can all be; we all have fears and we all make mistakes. That's part of life and we have to forgive and move on. Glines makes this abundantly clear where Low and Marcus are concerned and as their story ends, I find myself very eager for Cage's.

Glines has definitely made a fan in me, and I'll be on the lookout terrific tales from her in the future!

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by Simon & Schuster (Thank you so much Anabel!)
Format: Paperback
Buy it: Booktopia | The Nile | The Book Depository | Amazon
My Recommendation: NA Fans will soak up this book without a doubt!
Cover: Beautiful. It's simple, but beautiful.
Will I read sequel/continue with series: Oh, absolutely!

Interview with Katie McGarry & GIVEAWAY!

Today I'm thrilled to be interviewing author of Pushing the Limits and Dare You To Katie McGarry! I also have two copies of Katie's latest release, Dare You To to give away to two lucky Australian followers thanks to Morey Media and HarlequinTeen :)

Don't forget to check out my review of Dare You To, but let's jump straight into the interview! Enjoy!

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Hi Katie!

Thank you so much for agreeing to take the time out of your busy writing schedule to chat with me. I'm really excited to ask you a few questions about your latest release, Dare You To, which hit stores in the US on May 28th and then here in Australia in early June.

Now, I don't want to take up too much of your time, so let's begin shall we?

1. First off, I have to say congratulations on Dare You To's recent release! Personally, I know how excited I was to finally read the book, so I know it must be a really exciting time for you. Are you as nervous to hear what people think of the book as I imagine you were with the first in the series?
I think I’ll always be nervous. I put a bit of my soul into my stories so it’s hard to wait to hear what people think of them. So far, I’ve been thrilled with the reviews for both PUSHING THE LIMITS and DARE YOU TO.

2. Considering that readers all over the world fell in love with your writing and storytelling in the first book, Pushing the Limits, how was it for you as an author to tell Beth's tale this time around? Was there any added pressure?
I actually wrote DARE YOU TO before PUSHING THE LIMITS was released so I was able to write it in a vacuum. There’s always a pressure when I write—I want to do my characters justice. I want to tell their story correctly.

Beth and Ryan gave me some problems at times. They were determined to change the story I had plotted. Sometimes I fought them, but they always won!

3. To someone who hasn't yet read Dare You To, how would you describe it in five words?
Intense, romantic, gritty, hot, swoon-worthy!

4. I'm a massive fan of the characters in this series. Not only Beth and Ryan from this book, but also the others we fell in love with in book one, Noah, Echo and Isaiah. How do you manage to write such really, deep characters? Obviously, they're very flawed, but really , that's what makes them so real.
I try to know everything about my characters when I write them. I want to know their favorite color, movie, first kiss, first date. What they like and don’t like. I think knowing all the little things about them help create deep characters.

5. Speaking of characters...Beth! My goodness! I don't think I've ever felt for a girl while reading a book more! Maybe it's just me, but I can honestly say I've known girls like Beth; hardened, lonely....just wanting someone to love them. I have to know, did you take inspiration for Beth's character from anywhere in particular?
While I’m not Beth, not at all, I do understand her. At one point in my life, I traveled a difficult path and I lost the ability to trust. I gave Beth this part of my life and it wasn’t easy to revisit those dark places.

6. There's so much emotion in your books. You really know how to explore deep issues like cutting and teen depression. Why is that so important for you to explore?
Because I want people to know that no matter what problem they are facing that there is always hope.

7. And in ending, I have to ask....You allowed us a glimpse into the opening chapters of Crash into You, Isaiah's story at the end of Dare You To, and considering his leading lady not only has an awesome name (I'm not bias, I swear!) and an intriguing life, are there any little hints you can give us about what we're in for in book three? Anything at all? Please, please throw us a bone!
There are going to be some seriously fast cars and some hot kissing!

But before you go.....
6 Quick Questions:

Favorite color? Purple
Favorite movie? Casablanca
Day or Night? Day
Books or Movies? Books
Favorite ice-cream flavor? Chocolate Chip
Lucky number? 3

Thanks again Katie for allowing me to ask you a few questions! Personally, I LOVED Dare You To and I'm looking forward to many, many more terrific books from you in the future :)

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If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk's home life, they'd send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom's freedom and her own happiness. That's how Beth finds herself living with an aunt who doesn't want her and going to a school that doesn't understand her. At all. Except for the one guy who shouldn't get her, but does....

Ryan Stone is the town golden boy, a popular baseball star jock-with secrets he can't tell anyone. Not even the friends he shares everything with, including the constant dares to do crazy things. The craziest? Asking out the Skater girl who couldn't be less interested in him.

But what begins as a dare becomes an intense attraction neither Ryan nor Beth expected. Suddenly, the boy with the flawless image risks his dreams-and his life-for the girl he loves, and the girl who won't let anyone get too close is daring herself to want it all....

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Thanks to the fantastic folks over at Morey Media and HarlequinTEEN Australia I have two (2) paperback copies of Dare You To to give away!

-To enter simply comment on this post with a way to contact you
-Giveaway will run from June 30th (today) until July 14th (two weeks time)
-You MUST be a follower to enter--that is my only condition :)
-AU residents only--sorry international peeps!

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I'd like to thank Katie once more for her time and good-luck to everyone who enters--this is a fantastic book and if you haven't read it yet, then I recommend picking up a copy!