ARC Book Review: Something Wonderful by M. Clarke

Something Wonderful (Something Great #2)

by M. Clarke

Release Date: February 10th, 2014

SUMMARY:

Sometimes falling in love means letting go of the past…

Jeanella’s confidence and trust in Max continues to grow, and life seems to be on track. Then Crystal decides to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit, and Jeanella’s world turns upside down. Once again, she wonders if she will ever be enough for Max. Jeanella is forced to make a decision; stay and fight for her man or leave him for good. 

Becky's unexpected friendship with Matthew continues to blossom, as they try to define the boundaries of their relationship; but a one-night stand threatens to ruin it all. As Matthew’s feelings for Becky grow, he’s torn between guilt and heartache over his deceased fiancée. Can Becky break through his wall and help him heal?

REVIEW:

Mary has done it again with this sequel to Something Great! I find myself continuously amazed by the stories Mary creates and how realistic the relationships in these books are. I loved seeing the relationship between Becky and Matthew being built and the evolution of Jenna and Max's relationship. My heart wrenched with all the pain Matthew went through trying to get over his fiancée that died and the guilt he felt when he started having feelings for Becky. All in all this was just as great, if not even better than the first book and I highly recommend it!

About the Author:

Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book, No Bullies Allowed.

You can find Mary at:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorMClarke

www.facebook.com/crossroadsbook

Twitter: @MaryTing

Email: thetings888@msn.com

Blog: www.marytingbooks.blogspot.com

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/22384043-m-clarke

TRAILER RELEASE: The Fault in Our Stars

It's here, everybody! The debut of the first official trailer for Josh Boone's The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort!

For those of you who may have been living under many rocks, The Fault in Our Stars is a film based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name written by one half of TheVlogBrothers, John Green.

For me, personally, this is my second most anticipated film of 2014 -- so when I heard the trailer was being released today, I made all of the necessary arrangements to not be disturbed.

I've seen the trailer about 10-15 times now and I am just in awe of Boone (he directed one of my favorite films of 2013 - Stuck in Love) and Woodley & Elgort look to have done a phenomenal job. I cried during a two-minute trailer, you guys. What's going to happen to me during the actual film?!

I can only hope that the film is as good as the trailer is. But I trust Josh Boone, as well as John Green. Shailene Woodley has never given me any reason to trust her with this role (I've never liked any of her previous work), but after seeing this trailer -- I believe.

Nat Wolff, who is playing my favorite character from the book Isaac, has all of my trust. He was in Stuck in Love and has obviously worked with Boone before.

Ansel Elgort had me believing his acting from the minute I saw him on screen.

I am SO excited! I'm ready to fall in love, I'm ready for heartbreak, but most of all I'm ready to be taken on a journey. To bear witness to John Green's story coming to life on the big screen!

What are your thoughts on the trailer??

Teen Wolf Season 3 Episode 16 - Illuminated Recap & Review Vlog!

Hey everyone!

Check out my latest vlog where I discuss episode 16 of Teen Wolf Season 3B. This episode was so amazing and creepy. Make sure to stay tuned as I continue to do these recap & review vlogs every week for each episode of Teen Wolf.

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TV Show Spotlight: BBC's 'The Musketeers'

When I first heard that there would be yet another take on The Musketeers I was overjoyed! Do you all know why? Because it is done by the BBC and there are so many amazing shows and mini series that I love which have been done by them. I knew right away that I would have to check this show out. From the beautiful sets, amazing action scenes, and the incredible cast, this show is not to be missed! Below I have provided a list of the main cast and a promo video that the BBC has released. I really hope many of you will watch this show because it is fantastic!



CAST:

Luke Pasqualino as D'Artagnan

Tom Burke as Athos

Santiago Cabrera as Aramis

Howard Charles as Porthos

Peter Capaldi as Cardinal Richelieu

Maime McCoy as Milady de Winter

Hugo Speer as Captain Treville

Ryan Gage as King Louis XIII

Alexandra Dowling as Queen Anne

Tamla Kari as Constance

Have some of you already started watching this show? Let us know what you all think of it in the comments below!

Sleepy Hollow: My Season One Highlights

So last night was the two-hour season finale of the hit TV series Sleepy Hollow, which is actually the only serial show that I watch on television. (I am WAY behind on Agents of SHIELD). I have watched the season finale, but I've been so busy that I haven't been able to process my thoughts on it yet. All I will say is WTF??! (But I won't be discussing the final two hours until a later post)

What I wanted to do was share with you my Top 5 favorite moments on Sleepy Hollow, Season One! There were a TON of great moments, but these moment just made the series for me. When I discuss the finale, I will share my favorite moments from it.

So let's jump into it --

5. Meeting Ichabod Crane

This is where it started. With this man. Tom Mison is absolutely brilliant as Ichabod Crane. And the wonderment that he is able to channel with each episode -- Ichabod's fascination with computers, remotes, the price of water, donut tax, skinny jeans, and baseball -- Mison just made me fall in love with everything Ichabod.

The most charming thing -- he leaves letter-length voicemail messages on your cell phone!

4. Abby's Sister, Jenny

I was never upset with Jenny, nor did I ever misunderstand her. She was right to be angry with Abbie. I love how bad ass Jenny is. And how regardless of whether Abbie believed or not, she kept searching for answers to what she had witnessed as a child. Her interactions with Ichabod were fun, too!

Jenny's appearance was crucial to Abbie's character development, because until that point, she hadn't faced up to the fact that she did abandon Jenny to the system. And she needed to own up to it and get her out because Abbie knew that Jenny wasn't crazy.

3. Ichabod & Abbie's friendship

Their interactions are seriously just the cutest feels moments. I love seeing her explain modern tech to him and I love seeing him explain history to her. The moment that they had during the Sin Eater scene made me tear up a little. It showed how far they'd come as a partnership blossomed into friendship. It especially gets me excited because these two are the most different people, but they work so well together. It's awesome!

What season 2 has in store for this duo -- I don't know. But what I can tell you is - I really don't want them to go the way of romance. I really enjoy their friendship, like big brother little sister. I don't want that dynamic to change.

2. The Sin Eater

The Sin Eater story is just extremely fascinating in itself, so to see Ichabod and Abbie interacting with the process -- I was pleased. Plus, this guy (John Noble) is awesome. The reason why I was so drawn to the Sin Eater is because he was so mysterious. There were so many questions, but he had the answers and could "heal" Ichabod and relieve him of his blood connection to the Horseman. That's a big deal! 

Teaser: He is in the finale. 

1. The Headless Horseman

Seriously the BEST horror character on television for me. The headless horseman is a bad ass with an axe and a gun. The thing that fascinates me about this dude is that he looks so real! It doesn't look weirdly fake or cheesy. The Sleepy Hollow crew did a fantastic job bringing this guy to life. He heavy boot stomps that let you know he's there, the scary red-eyed white horse that always appears out of nowhere. The headless horseman is boss... until you beam natural sunlight (or simulated) on him.

So those are my Top 5 Highlights of Season One (prior to the finale).

Would love to know what yours are!

Teen Wolf Season 3 Episode 15 - Galvanize Recap & Review Vlog!

Hey everyone!

Check out my latest vlog where I discuss episode 15 of Teen Wolf Season 3B. This episode was really chilling. Make sure to stay tuned as I continue to do these recap & review vlogs every week for each episode of Teen Wolf.

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Book Trailer Reveal: I See London by Chanel Cleeton

I See London

by Chanel Cleeton

Release Date: February 3rd, 2014

Harlequin HQN (Digital First)

New Adult Contemporary Romance

SUMMARY:

Maggie Carpenter is ready for a change— and to leave her ordinary life in South Carolina behind. But when she accepts a scholarship to the International School in London, a university attended by the privileged offspring of diplomats and world leaders, Maggie might get more than she bargained for.

When Maggie meets Hugh, a twentysomething British guy, she finds herself living the life she always wanted. Suddenly she’s riding around the city in a Ferrari, wearing borrowed designer clothes and going to the hottest clubs. The only problem? Another guy, the one she can’t seem to keep her hands off of.

Half French, half Lebanese, and ridiculously wealthy, Samir Khouri has made it clear he doesn’t do relationships. He’s the opposite of everything Maggie thought she wanted…and he’s everything she can’t resist. Torn between her dream guy and the boy haunting her dreams, Maggie has to fight for her own happy ending. In a city like London, you never know where you stand, and everything can change in the blink of an eye.

This is a New Adult romance recommended for readers 17 and up.

BOOK TRAILER:

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18778603-i-see-london

Book Order Links:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1cQXjYm

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1khLGx1

iTunes: http://bit.ly/1ewcogY

GIVEAWAY:

Chanel is giving away 2 $10 Amazon Gift Cards. Contest is International.

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About the Author:

Originally a Florida girl, at seventeen Chanel moved to London to attend an international university. In the four years that followed, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, learned how to dance, travelled through Europe, and made lifelong friendships. Chanel fell in love with London and planned to stay there forever. But fate intervened on a Caribbean cruise, when an American fighter pilot with smooth dance moves, swept her off her feet.

Now, a happily ever after later, Chanel is living her next adventure in South Korea. An avid reader and hopeless romantic, she is happiest curled up with a book. She has a weakness for handbags, puppy cuddles, and her fighter pilot husband. Harlequin (HQN) will release Chanel’s New Adult debut, I SEE LONDON, on February 3, 2014, followed by a sequel, LONDON FALLING, later in the year.

Website: www.chanelcleeton.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorchanelcleeton

Twitter: @ChanelCleeton

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/chanelcleeton

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