Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Braine
Ananna of the Tanarau is the eldest daughter of a highly-ranked family in the loose assortment of cutthroats and thieves in the Pirate's Confederation. When she runs away from the marriage her parents have arranged for her, they hire Naji the assassin to murder her.
When a mysterious woman in a dress shop offers her magical assistance for dealing with the assassin, Ananna accepts. She never went in much for magic herself -- she lacks the talent for it -- but she's not quite ready to die yet, either. Unfortunately, the woman's magic fails.
Fortunately, Ananna inadvertently saves the assassin's life in the skirmish, thus activating a curse that had been placed on him a few years earlier. Now, whenever her life is in danger, he must protect her -- or else he experiences tremendous physical pain. Neither Ananna nor the assassin, Naji, are pleased about this development.
The Assassin's Curse
Cassandra Rose Clarke
Strange Chemistry
October 2, 2012
When a mysterious woman in a dress shop offers her magical assistance for dealing with the assassin, Ananna accepts. She never went in much for magic herself -- she lacks the talent for it -- but she's not quite ready to die yet, either. Unfortunately, the woman's magic fails.
Fortunately, Ananna inadvertently saves the assassin's life in the skirmish, thus activating a curse that had been placed on him a few years earlier. Now, whenever her life is in danger, he must protect her -- or else he experiences tremendous physical pain. Neither Ananna nor the assassin, Naji, are pleased about this development.
ARC available in NetGalley soon
Cimmaron
Night Prince #1
Jeaniene Frost
Avon
June 26, 2012
She's a mortal with dark powers…
After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude...until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire…
He's the Prince of Night…
Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all—but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula. Vlad's ability to control fire makes him one of the most feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against him—a beautiful mortal with powers to match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, however, passion ignites between them, threatening to consume them both. It will take everything that they are to stop an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.
I recently just started Frost's Night Huntress series and LOVE it so far. Vlad has just appeared in the book I'm reading and instantly loved him. This Prince of Night is definitely someone that I would love to get to know a little better.
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For a full minute I thought the, "ARC available in NetGalley soon" part was my my lovely Vlad!!! I was screaming, heart beating and going insane there for a moment. LOL
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I'm unfamiliar with Braine's choice I'll have to look it up. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Cimmaron, I should have known you would jump on the Vlad bandwagon soon, hehe. Isn't he just yummy?! Braine visited my WoW 2 weeks ago when I made Once Burned my WoW choice and I literally had to wipe the drool off my sparkly cursor she was so smitten with another Paul Marrow photo. We may have to fight her for him, but if we hurry and put her behind bars and claim our reward we can have him to ourselves. Muahahahaha!!
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When you started asking me about Vlad I hadn't met him yet but since I finished book 3 I can't wait to read more about him. Paul Marrow looks hotter in this cover than Lothaire. I think it's the scars on his chest that make him look hotter. I need to finish all the NH & NHW books soon so I'll be all caught up by the time Vlad's books comes out.
DeleteI swoon every time I see the cover for The Assassin's Curse -- it's SO gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe assassins curse sounds interesting nice selection, my WOW follow link ...http://sonythebooklover.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-57/
ReplyDeleteLove the idea behind the Assassins Curse - both great choices!
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Yeah it sounds very Aladdin/Prince of Persia. Been stalking NetGalley for the ARC LOL
DeleteLadies thanks for these two books. These both look awesome. Thanks for letting us know.
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The Assassins Curse sounds really good. I haven't heard of the other but I'll have to check it out further.
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Oooo, two good books! The Assassin's Curse sounds very interesting. Thanks for sharing! And thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
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I've heard of these two books! ^.^ Lol The assassin's curse seems like an interesting read and once burned looks stunning! Great choices this week :D
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, and happy reading! Thanks for stopping by :)
I haven't heard of The Assassin's Curse but it looks good. Another book being added to my TBR list haha. <3
ReplyDeleteI am EAGERLY awaiting Once Burned.
The Assassin's Curse is new to me and sounds really good. Thanks for sharing! :D
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Kari Po-Ku Reads
Nice picks! The Assassin's Circle sounds cool. I can not wait for Vlad's book!
ReplyDeleteThsnks for sharing!
I definitely want to read The Assassin's Curse and need to read some more Frost books too!
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Good one Braine! Hadn't heard of that but had to add it!
ReplyDeleteCimmaron! Glad you loved Night Huntress so much! I CAN'T WAIT for this one!
Great picks!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard about The Assassin's Curse, but the cover makes me want to read it. :)
And I'm a Night Huntress fan too, so I'll definitely check out Once Burned.
Thanks for stopping by!
New Follower. I definitely can't wait for Once Burned. Oh Vlad! :-)
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I just saw The Assassin's Curse on another WoW, and it sounds so good! And I love the cover! Great picks, and thanks so much for stopping by my WoW! New Follower ;)
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