I started a blog last year and it's all about fun to me. I called it Hanging With Bells because I wanted the reader that was visiting my blog to come and hang with me. I like to talk about just about everything and anything. Books, music, and movies are my main loves, but, I like to talk about different things once in a while such as dinosaurs, crap that I want to buy, and men. But not just any men, hot men. Yes I am man crazy. (JOE!!!) I seriously believe I was man crazy where I came out of my mommas womb! (Gosh I hope that doctor was fine!) My main focus on the blog however is books. I love them so much because they are an escape from my world of crying, diapers, and whining. I love my family dearly, but they drive me absolutely crazy.


Who are your Top 3 book pimps?

1. My number one, una suprema, book pimp is Smexybooks! Smexi, as I like to call her, has recommended so many wonderful books to me. I would see her tweet about characters and how she loved them. I would ask her whom she was speaking about and she said would tell me about what books the characters were in. She was right and I became addicted to Curran, Barrons, Ethan, and Disco. Oh Disco how I love you so. So yeah, she is my go to person for books. I watch her tweets like a hawk! You never know when she's going to discuss a new book or character. She's downright awesome I tell ya! Check out her blog at smexybooks.com and you'll see what I'm talking about. She didn't win that big fancy book blogger award for nothin!


2. I originally got most of my recommends from Amazon. I wasn't reading a lot due to the kids and all. At work I kept seeing this book that seemed to be getting checked out a lot. It was Twilight. I brought it home and was instantly addicted. After plowing through the first 3 books, I didn't have anything to read. So I went to Amazon and saw all of the wonderfully recommends. Those recommends directed me to some of my favorite books such as The Black Dagger Brotherhood (shouts BDB4EVA!), Kresley Cole's books, and my favorite author, Gena Showalter. (chanting Gena, Gena, Gena). I still go there from time to time to get more recommends.


3. I also get a lot of recommends from folks on Twitter. There are lots of book lovahs on there that like to talk about books as much as I do. Twitter is my crack yo! Once I start tweeting, it's hard for me to stop.


Top 3 books that were pimped to you:

Gosh this is going to be hard. But they are:

1. The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. I love this series so much! Kate and Curran have the best banter that has me giggling like a schoolgirl as I am reading it. Curran rocks my world. He's a shifter that is a lion, but he has a softer side. When he told Kate that he missed her in Magic Bleeds, I freaking cried! I'm tearing up right now thinking about it. If you haven't read this series read it, it's so good. (I'm pimping while I am talking about pimping. Yeah I'm diehard ba-by!)


2. The Fever Series by Karie Marie Moning. I have to admit that I had a hard time getting into the first book, Darkfever. I actually put the book down several times because I wasn't feeling it. But something told me to keep reading it and I'm so glad that I did. I think I even told Pimp Smexi about my issue and she told me to keep reading it too. Thank goodness because Jericho "Say my name" Barrons is a beast! (well that's what we think) I also love the world that she writes about. The Fae, the weird other creatures, the crazy book running from people. I mean who else has a book that runs around trying not to get caught. When I envision the book it's furry with lots of teeth and it has a long tongue that hands down the front of it. That tongue can also be used for a book mark. I also love the Death by sex Fae! Holy Moly on the day when the Lord above calls me home, that's the way I want to go! YEAHHHHHH!! (Total Perv)


3. The Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward. If I had to choose which series had my heart, it would be this one. I love the brothers so much! I would see the books at work and didn't think anything of them. I saw them being talked about on Amazon and decided to give them a try. I read Dark Lover and could not wait to see what would happen next. I'm so happy I didn't know about the series because I got to read books 1-5 back to back! I was in book heaven. This is the one series that I constantly think about all they time. The brothers complete me and rock my world. I want a Black Dagger so badly. (holds breath) I want to drink Grey Goose while playing pool while bumping Biggie & 2 Pac in background while kicking it with the brothers while Fritz makes us some food while all the brothers decide to fall in love with me until the bonding scent suffocates us and then V has to take me to his Penthouse apartment! (releases breath) BDB4EVA!!!!


I have a video of my book pimp walking skillz. Want to see it? Here it goes:



Yes, yes when my pimping boots burst that means I'm outta money! Gosh I love that video! LOL!


See what I mean people? Bells is so off the charts with her book pimpin...she's got a walk AND a video!!  I will be in her debt 4EVA for introducing me to the purest, juiciest and sexiest smut written to-date -- the Demonica Series by Larissa Ione. Now to be fair - Marquetta of Love to Read for Fun (aka my Kindle Pimp) tuned me on to the Demoncia series FIRST -- But I was so giddy with excitement - I started on the 2nd book - Desire Unchained and then for some insane reason - I never went back to the first book.  But it was Bells who jacked up the Pimp factor and fueled my "I've gotta read this NOW" with her Monday Smutty Goodness post. 

SMUT WARNING: This is not safe for work. There are no nude images, but after reading her post, you will need to change your panties. You have been warned!

On Monday, September 20th, 2010 one of my favorite urban fantasy authors, Jennifer Rardin passed away unexpectedly.  I found out via Twitter and immediately thought it was someone else -- not *my* Jen Rardin -- couldn't be.  But as the news spread, I realized it was true and I had to stop and pause for a minute.  The first thing that popped into my head was JAZ IS GONE? I know it sounds weird - but for me - Jennifer Rardin *was* Jaz Parks.  I couldn't separate the two.  I followed her on Twitter, her blog and Goodreads.com.  She even replied to my emails of gush and awe at her work.  She was amazing. Her writing - amazing. Her characters - full of life, humor and kick-ass adventures.  Thinking -- knowing that she's gone, leaves me sad and empty.  If this is how I feel as a reader, I can only imagine what her family is going through.

So with the help of Has from The Book Pushers, a few of us bloggers have created a tribute tour in memory of Jennifer Rardin.  It's our way of saying Thank You to a wonderful author, mother and friend to many. 

I've been a fan of Jennifer Rardin's work since her first book, Once Bitten, Twice Shy. I was introduced to Jaz Parks - government assassin and her hunky vampire boss Vayl and never looked back!  Each book takes you on new adventures with Jaz and Vayl and their mishmash group of characters also known as their support team.  You learn about what makes Jaz tick and what ticks Vayl off. The chemistry between the two main characters and their cohorts makes for a great read and a great series. But first and foremost - it's an Urban Fantasy and Jennifer does not disappoint.  There's plenty of action and suspense in every single book that keeps you asking for "more please!!" I've been anxiously waiting for Book 7 to be released this fall; now even more so. 

I hope with this tribute tour we can introduce Jaz to new readers all over - and reminisce with old readers for the good times.



I'm Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that's ancient history. For the moment Vayl works for the C.I.A. doing what he does best--assassination. And I help. You could say I'm an Assistant Assassin. But then I'd have to kick your ass.Our current assignment seemed easy. Get close to a Miami plastic surgeon named Assan, a charmer with ties to terrorism that run deeper than a buried body. Find out what he's meeting with that can help him and his comrades bring America to her knees. And then close his beady little eyes forever. Why is it that nothing's ever as easy as it seems?

Be sure to check back tomorrow and be introduced to Book Pimp Extraordinaire.... Bells of Hanging With Bells!

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The world is not the way it was. The dead have risen, and the living are under attack. The powerful Church of Real Truth, in charge since the government fell, has sworn to reimburse citizens being harassed by the deceased. Enter Chess Putnam, a fully tattooed witch and freewheeling ghost hunter. She’s got a real talent for banishing the wicked dead. But Chess is keeping a dark secret: She owes a lot of money to a murderous drug lord named Bump, who wants immediate payback in the form of a dangerous job that involves black magic, human sacrifice, a nefarious demonic creature, and enough wicked energy to wipe out a city of souls. Toss in lust for a rival gang leader and a dangerous attraction to Bump’s ruthless enforcer, and Chess begins to wonder if the rush is really worth it. Hell, yeah.

Author: Stacia Kane
Publication: May 19th 2010
Format: Paperback, 346 pages
Disclaimer: This book was purchased by me

Have you ever started a book where after the first few pages you *know* you've got an interesting read?  Something so unique and different and off the beaten path that you say to yourself *what the heck?*  Enter the world of Unholy Ghosts and you'll meet Chess Putnam. Churchwitch. Debunker. Functional Drug Addict.  Yeah I said it -- Functional Drug Addict.  Interested yet?

Author Stacia Kane has created a world where there's no such thing as Casper the Friendly Ghost -- more like House on Haunted Hill-want to kill you- type of ghosts and the Church of Real Truth uses magic to keep them under control and the world at-large safe.  Toss in drug lords and a sexy enforcer named Terrible and you've got a recipe for great story... a fantastic series and just pages and pages of simple awesomeness better known as The Downside.

I can't sing enough praises about Unholy Ghosts and Stacia Kane.  Her world is so unique and different, it pulls you right in.  Unholy Ghosts is the first book in the Downside series. I've read all three and will post reviews for all three.  If you're craving for something fresh and new to add to your Urban Fantasy shelves - get with The Downside - you won't be disappointed.


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Today's BBAW feature is called Unexpected Treasure: 

Book bloggers can be some of the most influential people around! Today we invite you to share with us a book or genre you tried due to the influence of another blogger. What made you cave in to try something new and what was the experience like?



As a reader, I've shifted from pure romance reading to reading die-hard mystery/thrillers. Anything that had a murder with a female lead character set to solve it was my thing!  But over the last few years, I've ventured into Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy and discovered a whole new world! Vampires, Werewolves and Fae -- :::in Usher voice:::: Oh. My. Gosh!

As many can tell - that's the main genre that I'm now post on my blog, (PNR/UF).  But since I started blogging I've discovered the *ahem* Erotica side of both genres (Thanks to Marq, Bells, Mandi and KC).  You know how it goes; someone tweets or blogs about a great book with great sex and you start clicking on Goodreads to read the synopsis and you think hmmm let me see what all the hub-bub is about.  Then BOOM! You read it. Get a little twitchy and think. WOW... I think I'll have another..... and the journey into Erotica Romance begins.

I'll admit - I jumped in head first and never looked back.  While many of the books I've read still have a PNR/UF twist, the erotica is ... amazing.  For example, Larissa Ione's Demonica Series - you need to read this series.  If you don't like it by Chapter 3 - of Book 1, Pleasure Unbound - forget-about-it. Put the book down, erotica isn't for you.  But if you're like me and start "OMG, that's HAWT" on Twitter, Facebook and any other social media tool you're tapped into - you're in for a wonderful world of yum!  A few more great  great series -- Gena Showalter's Lord's of the Underworld, Moira Rogers Red Rock Pass Series I could go on and on and on.

So, Erotica Romance opened up a whole new world for me.  I do plan to get back to my roots of Mystery/Thrillers on my blog - but for right now - *ahem* Snowball Sex (Sin Undone) has my complete and utter attention!
Go on Ladies ::::clutch your pearls::: and Get your read on!

Yesssss!!! I'm actually getting a chance to participate in BBAW!!!:::doing the happy dance::::  So without further delay, I'm thrilled to introduce everyone to Jamie from Perpetual Page-Turner.  I was lucky enough to be paired with Jamie this morning for the BBAW Interview Swap!! So pull up a seat and get the scoop on Jamie....

1. So Jamie, tell us a little about yourself:

Jamie: My name is Jamie. I'm a 24 year old college grad who works part time as a marketing assistant for a design/architecture magazine. I also blog over at The Broke and the Bookish (www.brokeandbookish.blogspot.com). In addition to reading and blogging, I love fashion and music. My favorite designer at the moment is Anna Sui. My Ipod, much like my bookcase, is very confused as I love variety. I might be listening to Bob Dylan or the Steve Miller band and then Belle and Sebastian, MGMT or Regina Spektor might come on followed by a little Otis Redding or Rick James. I started my blog because I had been wanting to write about all the books that I had been reading while I was unemployed. I also had seen how awesome other blogs were and I just knew it would be something I'd love doing.

2. What's your favorite Genre (Yep you have to pick one):

Jamie: I'd say literary fiction if you are MAKING me pick one. *Scowling at you like a two year old right now* :)

3. Who is your favorite author?

Jamie: Oh gosh. Classic literature-- JD Salinger. Contemporary - Jonathan Safran Foer -- I'm going to finally get to meet him at the National Book Festival!!

4. Title of the Best book you've ever read:

Jamie: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer ( I haven't reviewed it because it is too amazing to try and review!)

5. Paper or eReader, which do you prefer?

Jaime: Paper! Although if somebody gave me a free ereader I'm sure I could learn to like it! :)

6. What's the best thing you like about blogging about books?

Jamie:  Aside from sharing great books with people, I love the discussion that happens on my blog and the community that gets built on the blog and Twitter!

7. How do you pick your books to review? Personal choice? News Buzz? Word of Mouth?:

Jamie:  A little bit of everything. I moderate the College Students group on Goodreads so I get a lot of recommendations from that. I also come across alot of books from other bloggers that I trust. And sometimes I just browse Goodreads or Borders and find something that looks interesting.

8. Do you have any other hobbies other than reading and blogging?

Jamie:  I love traveling and when I can't travel I read about it or watch The Travel Channel. I also really enjoy cooking.

9. What's next on your reading list?

Jamie:  Ahh..I don't know. Probably one of the books I got at the Brooklyn Book Festival! Maybe talking to Girls About Duran Duran by Rob Sheffield.

10. Last but not least - What's the best advice you could give to someone else who's thinking about starting their own book blog?
 
Jamie:  Do not expect to have a zillion readers on your first day or ever if you don't first read and have meaningful interactions with others on their blogs and on Twitter. That would be another thing--get involved on Twitter!
 
Excellent advice Jamie! Thanks so much for partnering with me today and it was wonderful meeting you and linking up with your great blog!
 
Don't forget to stop by Jamie's blog to view her BBAW Interview with me! .
 
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This tag along is for a specific group. In order to do tag along you have to primarily have a book blog that reviews and post adult book content. In other words, if you read books like erotic and adult romance and have adult pic., then you can play tag along. Sorry YA readers, but if you read both (I know some of you do)you can tag along also. Just make sure you have both YA and adult romance on your blog.


It doesn't matter what you read if its paranormal, suspense, historical, contemporary or mystery, along with erotic with any genre. As long as it is adult then your in.


So check out Laurie at Bitten By Paranormal Romance for the details! Leave a comment and let me know you stopped by!  Happy Hopping!

Bound by the demon of doubt, Sabin unintentionally destroys even the most confident of lovers. So the immortal warrior spends his time on the battlefield instead of the bedroom, victory his only concern…until he meets Gwendolyn the Timid. One taste of the beautiful redhead, and he craves more.

Gwen, an immortal herself, always thought she’d fall for a kind human who wouldn’t rouse her darker side. But when Sabin frees her from prison, battling their enemies for the claim to Pandora’s box turns out to be nothing compared to the battle Sabin and Gwen will wage against love…

Darkest Whisper is book four of the Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter. We’re introduced to Sabin’s story – the keeper of Doubt and his trials and tribulations of falling in love without driving his partner nuts or making them commit suicide. Yes – harsh but true. Enter Gwen – a timid harpy-angel hybrid. Always unsure of herself and always fighting against her true Harpy nature. When the Lords rescue her and several other supernatural women from a prison Sabin and Gwen realize they share a link stronger than their own internal demons.

To be honest – Sabin’s character has always been “rough” to me – maybe a little too rough. So I was really interested to see how Gena would write him into a “love story”. Bottom line – she gets two thumbs up. The character contrasts between Sabin and Gwen actually work. He’s focused on winning the war – and will do anything and use anyone to make sure the Lords win. She’s quiet, timid and terrified of her “darker half”. Will only kill if threatened and even then she feels guilty about it afterwards. So pairing up the Keeper of Doubt with someone who’s been doubting themselves all their lives is an interesting thing to watch!

The plot for Sabin's story is fast paced in the beginning but then for some reason slows down towards the middle which was disappointing.  The weird part is the character development between Sabin and Gwen is well written and a great read. I love that Showalter continues to keep all of the Lords – those mated and single moving within each storyline so you can continue to see how each develop. 

In Darkest Whisper, Sabin is able to maintain his kick-ass personality AND be an awesome lover without shifting into wimpy status. Two thumbs up.   Gwen starts off timid and afraid of everything and then she ........ well you'll need to read the book to get her details. *smile*

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And the winner of a copy of Re-Rambled: Food and Thought by Angelia Vernon Menchan is


Abhishek, you will be contacted via email shortly!  Thanks again to everyone for participating!





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Shape-shifting werewolf and vampire Riley Jenson is through with death–causing it, solving it, surviving it. Her soul mate, Kye Murphy, is dead–and at Riley’s own hands. Not even the seductive embrace of her vampire lover, Quinn, can fully ease her mind, for she has begun questioning everything that makes her Riley–including her job at the Directorate.

Now, the ritualistically slain bodies of ex-cons have started turning up. Reluctantly, Riley takes the case, but something even worse is waiting in the wings. For a vicious enemy from her past is determined to strip Riley of everything that gives her life any meaning: her lover, her brother–and even her own identity. Can Riley survive this ultimate assault? All she knows is, she must fight one last time to find answers, before everything goes dark forever…

There are only two problems with this book: The fact that it’s the last book and that the end wasn’t more gut-spewing-kickass take no prisoners as the past books. LOL I know weird comments, but you’ll have to read the entire series to get my meaning.

In Moon Sworn, Riley must battle old enemies and personal demons to survive this final assault. This book seemed to have a much different tone from previous Jenson novels. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a farewell novel to the series or maybe Keri Arthur ran out over-the-top issues to write about. I wish more attention had been given to Riley’s relationship with Quinn, maybe even more back story about her mother – but it is what it is.

I’ve given it four stars because even if Moon Sworn falls a bit flat – it wraps up some loose ends to the overall story line that brings Riley back full circle. Even if it’s done in a roundabout way.

So farewell Riley Jenson! I loved you from book one and because of you I’ve developed a taste for Hazelnut coffee! I'm also looking forward to Arthur’s new spin-off series featuring Risa all grown up.

Yessss! A new Book Blogger event started by Laurie at Bitten by Paranormal Romance

This is a tag along to a specific group. In order to do tag along you have to primarily have a book blog that reviews and post adult content. In other words, if you read books like erotic and adult romance and have adult pic., then you can play tag along. Sorry YA readers, but if you read both (I know some of you do) you can tag along also. Just make sure you have both YA and adult romance on your blog.

It doesn't matter what you read if its paranormal, suspense, historical, contemporary or mystery Along with erotic with any genre. As long as it is adult then your in.

So head over to Bitten by Paranormal Romance to get all of the details and join the fun!