Stacking the Shelves #26 – More LGBT and some Favorite Series, too

Posted 5 April, 2014 by Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms in Memes, Stacking the Shelves / 50 Comments

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Stacking The Shelves #26

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

Participating in Stacking The Shelves has helped me to keep better track of books I’m adding to my huge TBR pile every week, and I think I have gotten a little better at not adding too many books every single week. Participating in this blog-hop has also introduced me to more new blogs, and some weeks, I add more books to my ‘might-read-one-day’ shelf than I should, but before I actually have the books on my kindle, nothing has been decided yet.

Netgalley ARCs:

Rush cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsRush – Nyrae Dawn

For the love of the game.
Brandon Chase has always defined himself by one thing: football. Tough and athletic, he is a great college player who enjoys the hard hits and the sweaty grind of the gridiron. But when Brandon is injured, only one person can help him get back on track-a forbidden love he’s desperately tried to put behind him.
Alec Andrews has never quite forgiven Brandon for walking away when their friendship turned into something more. But he can’t deny help to one of his closest friends. As the two spend the long, hot summer working together, their old attraction comes flooding back.
Now as Alec thinks about coming out to his conservative family and Brandon considers revealing he’s a gay football player, the two men must be strong to fight for a love that could be the greatest rush of their lives.

Frenemy of the People cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsFrenemy of the People – Nora Olsen

Clarissa and Lexie couldn’t be more different. Clarissa is a chirpy, optimistic do-gooder and a top rider on the school’s equestrian team. Lexie is an angry, punk rock activist and the only out lesbian at their school.
When Clarissa declares she’s bi and starts a Gay-Straight Alliance, she unwittingly presses all of Lexie’s buttons, so Lexie makes it her job to cut Clarissa down to size. But Lexie goes too far and finds herself an unwitting participant in Clarissa’s latest crusade. Both are surprised to find their mutual loathing turning to love.
A change in her family’s fortunes begins to unravel Clarissa’s seemingly perfect life, and the girls’ fledgling love is put to the test. Clarissa and Lexie each have what the other needs to save their relationship and the people they love from forces that could tear them all apart.

No Boundaries cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsNo Boundaries – Donna K. Ford

Andi Massey lives a secluded life in rural Tennessee. Since a brutal attack, she has avoided emotional connections. She is certain she has nothing left to offer anyone, but secretly wishes her life could be different.
Gwen Palmer has never been afraid to go after what she wants. Betrayed and tired of meaningless sex, she leaves her roots in the big city, seeking the quiet and peace of the mountains. The last thing she wants is another emotionally distant relationship.
Andi and Gwen find that small town life has a way of bringing them together whether they like it or not. But all may be lost when Andi comes face-to-face with her past and the man who has vowed to destroy everything she loves. Can Andi and Gwen overcome their past hurts and fears—as well as present dangers—and accept love without boundaries?

 

Edelweiss ARCs:

Tabula Rasa cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsTabula Rasa – Kristin Lippert-Martin

 

Sixteen-year-old Sarah has a rare chance at a new life. Or so the doctors tell her. She’s been undergoing a cutting-edge procedure that will render her a tabula rasa—a blank slate. Memory by memory her troubled past is being taken away.
But when her final surgery is interrupted and a team of elite soldiers invades the isolated hospital under cover of a massive blizzard, her fresh start could be her end.
Navigating familiar halls that have become a dangerous maze with the help of a teen computer hacker who’s trying to bring the hospital down for his own reasons, Sarah starts to piece together who she is and why someone would want her erased. And she won’t be silenced again.
A high-stakes thriller featuring a non-stop race for survival and a smart heroine who will risk everything, Tabula Rasa is, in short, unforgettable.

ARCs from Author:

Resisting the Rancher cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsResisting the Rancher (Three River Ranch #4) – Roxanne Snopek

She’s his best friend’s sister, but he’s ready to break all the rules…
Country veterinarian Celia Gamble is in trouble. A misunderstanding from her past is rearing its ugly head and the only person she can turn to is Jonah Clarke—her family’s lawyer and, as it turns out, her brother’s best friend and her childhood crush. She always wanted Jonah to see her as a bona fide woman, but as a woman who’s being blackmailed for seducing a married man? Not on her life.
Jonah is happy to help Little CeeCee Gamble, if only she’d come clean about why she’s being blackmailed. But with his best friend Zach’s wedding on the horizon, and Zach’s fashionista fiancée Desiree giving CeeCee a makeover, the little duckling Jonah remembers is turning into a definite swan. And the unwritten law on sisters is clear—hands off. Jonah must resist or lose the only true family he’s ever known.

Kindle Freebies:

Red at Night cover - (un)Conventional Bookviews Red at Night – Katie McGarry. Another irresistible choice, it’s Katie McGarry, I had it on pre-order and it was free!

 

In Red at Night, Stella and Jonah are total opposites. She’s the girl with purple hair from the wrong part of town. He’s a high school senior who hangs with the cool crowd. Until a car accident leaves him haunted by guilt, and Jonah starts spending time at Stella’s favorite refuge…the local cemetery.
Stella knows she should keep her distance—after all, she spent her girlhood being bullied by Jonah’s friends. Once he’s sorted out his tangled emotions, Jonah won’t have time for her anymore. Too bad she’s already fallen for him….

 

Kindle Purchases:

The Program cover - (un)Conventional Bookviews The Program (The Program #1) – Suzanne Young, how could I resist? It was only $1.99 on kindle

 

In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.
Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.
Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them

The King cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsThe King (The Black Dagger Brotherhood #12) – J.R. Ward

 

Long live the King…
After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father’s mantle–with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything–and everyone–at risk.
Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she’s unprepared for Wrath’s response–or the distance it creates between them.
The question is, will true love win out… or tortured legacy take over?

Illusion cover - (un)Conventional BookviewsIllusion (Chronicles of Nick #5) – Sherrilyn Kenyon

 

Be careful what you wish for…
You just might get it.
Nick Gautier is tired of his destiny. He doesn’t want to be the son of a demon who’s fated to end the world. Nor does he want to see another demon or other preternatural creature who wants to kill or enslave him. He just wants to be normal and have normal problems like everyone else.
But normality isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When he gets sucked into an alternate reality where his mother has married his mentor and his Atlantean god best friend has become a human geek, he begins to understand that no life is free of pain, and that every person has a specific place in the universe… Even the son of a hated demon.
Most of all, he sees that his powers aren’t the curse he thought they were, and that the world needs a champion, especially one its enemies can’t imagine rising up to defend the ones he should destroy.
Old enemies and new friends square off for a major battle that will either restore Nick to his real world, or end him forever.

Giveaway Wins:

Full Steam Ahead – Valerie ChaseFull Steam Ahead cover - (un)Conventional Bookviews. I won this lovely-looking NA romance during the #COYER twitter party. And I look forward to reading it – doesn’t it look awesome? I wanna go on a cruise 😉

 

Seven days aboard a luxury cruise.
The perfect getaway from it all.
At least, that’s what Georgia Cantwell is hoping for…
With her inbox filling with menacing emails, Georgia just wants to run away from her shattered life on her sorority’s winter break cruise. What she doesn’t need is green-eyed Jace McLaren seeing through her tacked-on smile and stealing her breath away with each tantalizing kiss.
Growing up with a father in jail, Jace knows from experience that if you’re going through hell, there’s no way out but through. He has always steered away from girls like Georgia with her ice-queen attitude, but she’s in real trouble, and despite himself he pushes past her walls.
As much as Georgia tries to ignore it, Jace won’t let her pretend with him. But she can’t tell him the truth. Her past would ruin his trust, her family, her future—everything.
But out on the open ocean, there’s nowhere to hide. And when Georgia’s secrets come tumbling out, it might take more than Jace to get her through the storm.

 

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50 responses to “Stacking the Shelves #26 – More LGBT and some Favorite Series, too”

    • Lexxie

      Yes, there is quite a selection up there, right? I’ve already devoured both The King and Illusion… I had to 😀

      Thanks for stopping by Grace.

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    • Lexxie

      Yeah I figured, since I wanted to do the LGBT April challenge, I might as well try to find some books with LGBT themes to read and then I might find even more titles to read during the rest of the year.

      Have a wonderful weekend, too, Brandee *big hugs*

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    • Lexxie

      I really love the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Melliane, the vampires are a little different there, but their deep friendship is really great to read about.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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    • Lexxie

      I’m really glad to know you loved The Program, this book has been on my radar for a very long time, and I look forward to reading it.

      Thanks for stopping by, Kelly.

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    • Lexxie

      Tabula Rasa certainly has a really good premise, and I look forward to reading it.

      Thanks for stopping by, Sofia.

      Reply
  6. Milka

    I’ve been meaning to read The Program for ages and I don’t understand why I still haven’t got around to do it. It sounds so intriguing. Can’t wait to hear what you think about it.

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  8. Jessica @ a GREAT read

    Nice haul! Lots of new to me ones here! Seeing a LOT of Katie McGerry’s book/novella though! Hope you enjoy them all!

    My STS will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower 🙂

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    • Lexxie

      That’s good to know, Christy, I agree, her characters always make me want more of them, and now I want to read Red at Night straight away!

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  14. Stormi
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    Hope you enjoy all your new reads. I have decided to try and stay away from netgalley and Edelweiss until I get some reviews caught up. I also think I figured out my reading slump..reviewing started feeling like a job instead of fun..I got so many books to review that I haven’t had time for fun books. So I decided to read a book that I bought and have wanted to read for a while but kept putting it off because of review books. (204 Rosewood lane, Cedar Cove book 2 by Debbie Macomber!!) 🙂 I am enjoying it immensely. 🙂 Happy happy now am I…lol

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    • Lexxie

      I think staying away from the ARC-pushers is a good idea every now and then, Stormi. And I’m so happy 204 Rosewood Lane is helping you out of your slump! Nothing better than a favorite author and an anticipated story to ‘get back on the horse’ so to speak.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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    • Lexxie

      Yes, sometimes, a series that is that long is quite daunting to start, but if it’s good, I love delving into a different universe and staying there over the course of several books 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by, Jeann.

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    • Lexxie

      YAY, and it’s all thanks to you and your tweet last week, Lindy 🙂 I can’t wait to read it.

      I am actually procrastinating a lot these days… I should be studying for finals, but I am actually reading for fun instead.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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    • Lexxie

      Oh that’s really too bad, Cait. I hope you’ll be able to snatch it up at a later date!

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  20. Cayce

    Oh you got the new Nyrae Dawn book! The cover is just awful (imo) but I’m quite curious about the story. And I’ll be looking forward to your thoughts on Frenemy of the People.
    Happy reading! 🙂

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    • Lexxie

      LOL, can you believe I often don’t even notice the covers? I had to scroll up to see what you were talking about 😀 It does look quite cheesy, but the story sounds really good.

      Thanks for stopping by, Cayce.

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    • Lexxie

      It odes sound good, I hope I’ll be able to read and review it and help you decide 🙂

      Thanks for stopping by, Lyn.

      Reply

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