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Tempting Tuesdays Some Girls Bite Read-Along Week 4

2012-01-25T10:20:00.000-08:00

Here are the questions for chapters 13-15 + epilogue.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER 13-15 + EPILOGUE

1. Chapter 13 opens with Merit describing her new job routine as House Sentinel. Considering that every job Cadogan House is important in helping to make the house run efficiently, which job do you think you'd like to have (guard, cook, social director, gardener, etc.) and why?
I think I would like to be a guard or have Merit’s job. I like the idea of protecting others, of keeping them safe. Also, I would love to learn how to fight with a katana as well as hand-to-hand combat.

2. In the supernatural world of Chicagoland Vampires, politics seem to play an important role in the way the Houses are run. Now that you've been introduced to the Rogues, do you think it's better for vampires to be a part of a House or to live outside of one.
I believe there are advantages and disadvantages in both situations. If you are part of a House, you have to follow the orders of your Master but if you are ever in need there are people who will back you up no matter what. In contrast, if you are a Rogue, you are free to do as you please but you have no one to rely on. It’s ironic but if you notice the Rogues act like a unit, practically like a House with its own rules and beliefs.

3. After Morgan openly asks to court Merit, she feels betrayed when Ethan commands her to accept for the show of alliance it could bring to Cadogan House. Do you think her reaction was warranted?
Yes, I believe it was. Ethan commands her to date Morgan just to make an alliance with Navarre House. He uses her like she is just pone and not a person with feelings and desires of her own.

4. When Ethan meets with the perpetrator of the murders, were you surprised to discover who it was? If you suspected someone, were your suspicions correct? What did you think of the perpetrator's motive?
Sure, I was. Although I didn’t like Celina from the beginning, I didn’t think she would go as far as killing those girls and implicating others, just so she can gain control over humans and vampires, alike. I honestly believe Celina is crazy! She wants to start war so she can take revenge on a human who broke her heart centuries ago and isn’t even alive right now!

5. What was your favorite/least favorite part of Some Girls Bite?
My favorite part of Some Girls Bite was the scene where Merit steps up to protect Ethan from Morgan. I really love it! As for the scene I don’t like, it’s the one where Merit catches Ethan and Amber in bed.

6. What do you think is coming up next for Merit, Sentinel of Cadogan House? Will you continue reading this series, and if so, what do you hope to see happen in the next book?

I think in the next books we will see Merit facing new challenges regarding both vampires in general and Ethan in particular. I’ll definitely read the next books as soon as I get my hands on them. In the next book I hope to see some intimate action between Merit and Ethan!

Tempting Tuesdays Some Girls Bite Read-Along Week 3

2012-01-21T10:58:00.000-08:00

Here are the questions for chapters 9-12. I’m sorry I’m late!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS CHAPTER 9-12

1.Catcher and Ethan share some personality traits. What makes Mallory, Merit, and even us readers attracted to these guys? Would you date/mate with someone like these guys in real life?
Both Catcher And Ethan are Alpha males, meaning they try to control every aspect of their life, the people in it included. Although, I love Alpha males in theory, I don’t know if I could stand them in real life. I would definitely try, that’s for sure!

2.In Chapter 9 we learn of another murder. Do you see any patterns with the previous murder and Merit's attack? Do you have any guesses as to who is responsible and the motive behind the murders?
There are definitely similarities between the murders, like the appearance of the victims but I don’t know if there is a reason behind them. I believe the motive is political power but I have no idea who is responsible.

3.The commendation is my favorite moment in the book and a significant event in Merit's life. She has finally come to terms that she is a Cadogan vampire. Were you surprised at all that Merit resisted Ethan's call and that he made her a Sentinel? Do you think she'll do well in this position? Why or why not?
I wasn’t really surprised that Merit could resist Ethan’s call, I mean we already know she can withstand Celina’s glamour but I was surprised that he named her Sentinel. I thought that because of her love for research and books, Merit’s job would be relevant to those. I believe she’ll do very well in her position because she has already exhibited qualities about being a strong vampire.

4.Loyalty is a reoccurring theme throughout the book and much of this series. Why is it so important to Ethan that he needs Merit's allegiance? Is it solely a Master and Sentinel thing or does it imply something else?
Loyalty is an important quality to Ethan as well as all the vampires because of the longevity of their lives and the danger they are faced with because of their existance being revealed to the humans. Ethan requires Merit’s loyalty because he’s her Master but also because , consciently or not, he’s thinking of a future relationship with her.

5.If you had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan, Merit, Mallory, and Catcher for a bite to eat like in the beginning of Chapter 12, what questions would you ask them at this point of the story?

Ethan: Why are you so uptight all the time? Relax a little!

Merit: What is your favorite food of all time?

Mallory: How do you decide what colour to dye your hair?

Catcher: Can you teach me how to fight with a katana?

Tempting Tuesday – Some Girls Bite Read-Along Weeks 1&2

2012-01-10T16:39:00.000-08:00

Tina at Tina's Book Reviews, Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight, Missie at The Unread Reader, and Jenny at Supernatural Snark are hosting the Tempting Tuesday's Some Girls Bite Read- Along. This is for the book Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill which is the first one in the Chicagoland Vampires series. This started January 3rd and is running every Tuesday through January 31st.

Here's the schedule:
January 3rd - Chapters 1-4 (Jenny at Supernatural Snark)
January 10th - Chapters 5-8 (Tina at Tina's Book Reviews)
January 17th - Chapters 9-12 (Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight)
January 24th - Chapters 13-15 + epilogue (Missie at The Unread Reader)
January 31st - Special guest post by Chloe Neill and our grand prize giveaway!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 1-4
1. Let’s say tomorrow a “vampire manifesto” as Merit calls it runs in newspapers across the country announcing their existence. How do you think you would react? If you were hesitant to believe initially, what would it take to convince you they were real?
I don’t know really. On the one hand I think I would be pretty excited but on the other a little afraid too! I won’t know if they are the good or the bad kind of vampires! To convince me, they would need to show me their fangs! I refuse to believe there are vampires without fangs!

2. Since being turned into a vampire means complete removal from your former life and a new job serving your House in some capacity, what do you think you would miss most about the life you live now?
My freedom! Definitely! I don’t like “serving” anyone, so that would be a problem! Also, I would miss the sun! When it’s sunny all I want is to go outside and sock up as much sun as I can.

3. What are your first impressions of Merit and how she’s handling all the changes in her life?
I like her very much! She is snarky and has the balls to stand up to Ethan as well challenge him when he changed her without her permission.

4. When you first read the description of Ethan, what actor/model/person you know pops into your head as the perfect embodiment of him? Feel free to include pictures ;-)
I don’t have a picture of any particular actor in my mind! I make my own picture in my head and I’m not satisfied with the picture of any actor! (Does that make sense?)

5. Do you think Merit’s anger at Ethan himself, not the situation, is justified?
I don’t know… I understand Merit’s frustration about the situation when she’s changed (she has to obey someone, follow new rules etc.) but Ethan had only two choices, to change her or let her die, and he chose the former.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 5-8
1. In what is a make you blush, steamy scene in the book- Chapter 5 has Ethan and Merit sharing a few hot moments after Merit's hunger strikes...that is until Ethan becomes a total cad! What do you think of him so far? Strong, masterful vampire, conceited playboy.....lover boy in disguise?
I think Ethan is confused! He is an old, powerful vampire who knows his place in the world and suddenly appears Merit, she’s beautiful, snarky and has the courage to stand up to him. He lusts for her and he can’t quite understand how she can work him up so easily.

2. Merit and Mallory begin some major training in these next few chapters, resulting in cool Katana Sword facts and Ninja moves. What is the most physically challenging or adrenaline fueled event/activity you have participated in?
Nothing exciting. I recently started going to gym as well as running but I’d like to learn martial arts in the future.

3. Mallory and Catcher have sparks so intense they almost fly off the page.....what do you think of this cozy couple? Did you like the insta-love between them? Do they add to the story?

I love them! Aside from being both sorceres they are total opposites! Catcher is all serious and broody while Mallory is simply crazy!

4. Lets talk Bff's....Mallory is hands down a terrific friend to Merit, the girls relationship is real, down to earth and fun....not to mention hysterical. What is your favorite memory or favorite thing to do with your bff? Feel free to share pics!

I have many good memories with my BBF but my favourite is when I lost a person really close to me and she was there for me.

5. Things are starting to heat up in the mystery department...the set up at Red, Morgan's flirty appearance.... Catchers vague answers......as correlation day gets closer for Merit do you think someone is out to get her...or maybe recruit her to another house? Or PS- feed her some more food...because goodnight this girl likes to eat!!!
I don't know. This whole thing is really complicated. I like Morgan but I definitely like Ethan more! I really don’t know… We’ll see I suppose.

3rd Blogoversary & Xmas Giveaway @ Larissa's Bookish Life

2010-11-25T12:20:00.000-08:00

Larissa over @ Larissa's Bookish Life is celebrating her 3rd Blogoversary and Christmas with an amazing giveaway! There are currently going to be 3 winners but for every 50 followers a winner is going to be added!

The Prizes are:

1st Prize:

20$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books bellow!

2nd Prize:

15$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books bellow!

3rd Prize:

10$ Amazon Gift Card + 3 of the 9 books bellow!

Every additional winner will get 1 of the books bellow!

For more information and to enter, press the button on my sidebar! This giveaway ends 1/11!

HP Mallory Contest!

2010-10-14T13:05:00.000-07:00

HP Mallory over at her blog is having an awesome giveaway! You can be a character in her new book! Check it out here!

Nightshade Re-Create Cover Contest!

2010-10-12T15:30:00.000-07:00

There is a re-create cover contest of Nightshade over at The Book Vixen! It is international and the prize is a signed copy of Nightshade. Enter here!

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Minder by Kate Kaynak Re-create Cover Contest!

2010-10-12T05:13:00.000-07:00

Brandi from Blkosiner's Book Blog is having an awesome contest! If you want to enter go here!

Summary: Sixteen-year-old Maddie Dunn is special, but she needs to figure out how to use her new abilities before somebody else gets hurt. Ganzfield is a secret training facility full of people like her, but it's not exactly a nurturing place. Every social interaction carries the threat of mind-control. A stray thought can burn a building to the ground. And people's nightmares don't always stay in their own heads. But it's still better than New Jersey--especially once she meets the man of her dreams...

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