Stacking The Shelves: April 16, 2016

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted @ Tynga's Reviews.

Bought:
Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward
I had to buy it because soon the price will go from $3.99 to $4.99 and I'm super excited to read it.

For Review:
And I Darken by Kiersten White
I started this book as soon as I got approved for it on NetGalley and my god, it's hitting all the right spots in my heart. I am loving it!

Leave me links to your hauls so I can stop by! :)

Review: Hunting the Eagles by Ben Kane

Title: Hunting the Eagles
Author: Ben Kane
Series: Eagles of Rome #2
Publication: March 24th 2016 by Preface Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository | Kobo
Rating: 5/5

 

AN ARMY DEFEATED

AD 14: Five long years have passed since the annihilation of three legions in the wilds of Germania. Although the bones of 15,000 soldiers now moulder in the Teutoburg Forest, not all the Romans were slain in the bloody ambush.

A CENTURION OUT FOR VENGEANCE

Demoted, battle-scarred and hell-bent on revenge, Centurion Tullus and his legionaries begin their fightback. Ranged against them is the charismatic chieftan Arminius, who is gathering thousands of hostile tribesmen, and determined to crush the Romans for a second time.

AN EAGLE RECOVERED

The eagle belonging to Tullus' old legion is still in enemy hands, but as the Romans' reprisals take their army deep into German tribal lands, he remains convinced that it is within reach. But Arminius and his warriors are perilously close. As battle begins, Tullus and his comrades know they must fight as never before - just to stay alive...

Hunting the Eagles was just as good — if not a little better — as the first book, Eagles at War. I literally loved every single page of it, never wanted to put my Kindle down or ever get bored. Ben Kane is fast turning into one of my favorite historical fiction authors!

The first book was one of my top favorites of 2015, so I'm really thrilled to say that Hunting the Eagles wasn't a disappointment at all. If anything, I think I enjoyed it even more because I was already familiar with the characters.

I don't want to say too much about the story itself because I don't want to spoil it for other people but it takes place over five years later. Tullus and Arminius are still important characters in the story. Tullus is out for revenge on Arminius and his tribesmen. Arminius wants to crush the Romans once again.

Like in the first book it was full of action, battles and bloodshed so there's never a boring moment, not even for a second. The different points of view were all great to read, in my opinion and the writing was obviously excellent. What more can I say? I loved this book.

       About the Author:

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Ben Kane is a bestselling Roman author and former veterinarian. He was born in Kenya and grew up in Ireland (where his parents are from). He has traveled widely and is a lifelong student of military history in general, and Roman history in particular. He lives in North Somerset, England, with his family.

Click here to read my review of book #1, Eagles at War!

Blog Tour: No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista ~ Guest Post

No Love Allowed by Kate Evangelista 
Published by: Swoon Reads
Publication date: April 19th 2016
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

It’s all fun and parties until someone falls in love in this modern fairy tale from author Kate Evangelista.

Caleb desperately needs a fake girlfriend. Either he attends a series of parties for his father’s law firm with a pretty girl on his arm, or he gets shipped off to Yale to start a future he’s not ready for and isn’t sure he wants. And sadly, the last unattached girl in his social circle has just made the grievous mistake of falling in love with him. Fortunately, Didi, recently fired waitress and aspiring painter, is open to new experiences. As the summer ticks by in a whirl of lavish parties, there’s only one rule: They must not fall in love!

       

~Guest Post by Kate Evangelista 

Book playlist for No Love Allowed

When I was writing No Love Allowed, there was one song that really embodied the story. If you listen to the lyrics of Love Somebody by Maroon 5 you’ll definitely see the connection with No Love Allowed. Especially the lines:

I know your insides are feeling so hollow
And it's a hard pill for you to swallow, yeah
But if I fall for you, I'll never recover
If I fall for you, I'll never be the same
These show Didi’s and Caleb’s characters. Didi having bipolar disorder leaves her feeling hollow and Caleb is so afraid to fall in love that when he finally does it changes him forever. I recommend playing this song on repeat while reading the book.

As for the rest of the playlist, here’s Caleb’s First Date list which is part of the Swoonworthy Extras found at the back of the book.

1. For the First Time by The Script
2. Love Somebody by Maroon 5
3. Take Me to Church by Hozier
4. Miss Missing You by Fall Out Boy
5. (Kissed You) Good Night by Gloriana
6. Trying Not To Love You by Nickelback
7. You’re All I Have by Snow Patrol
8. Romeo and Juliet by The Killers
9. Stubborn Love by The Lumineers
10. Girl You’re Alright by Paul Otten 11. The Shape I Found You In by Girlyman
12. Not Alone by Darren Criss
13. Overjoyed by Bastille

The background story for this list is on the flight back to the States, to keep himself from going crazy over missing Didi and the all-consuming guilt of leaving her, Caleb put this playlist together in anticipation of the date he was planning so he could win her back. For fun put this playlist together and have it playing in the background while reading No Love Allowed.

Or if you’ve already read the book and have a song/playlist in mind, hit me up on Twitter (@KateEvangelista). I would love to listen to it. Link me to the video on YouTube if there is one.

       About the Author:

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When Kate Evangelista was told she had a knack for writing stories, she did the next best thing: entered medical school. After realizing she wasn’t going to be the next Doogie Howser, M.D., Kate wandered into the Literature department of her university and never looked back. Today, she is a graduate of De La Salle University – Manila with an Bachelor of Arts in Literature. She taught high school English for three years and was an essay consultant for two. Currently she writes full time and is based in the Philippines. To learn more about Kate, please visit her website at www.kateevangelista.com or follow her on Twitter @KateEvangelista