Well it’s Man Candy Monday and I thought I’d throw one out there for all of the book geeks like myself. 🙂 I don’t normally follow many male authors…don’t know why, just haven’t…but I have to give props and a lot of bookish-nerdy-oogling to the brilliant author of Warm Bodies, Isaac Marion. He’s A-DOR-ABLE. And talented! Check him out!
Author Isaac Marion
And for those of you who just don’t get books, here’s a Man Candy Extra. 😉 Jake Gyllenhaal!
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The randomly chosen winner for the murder scene cameo in Angel I Am Not is…..*drum roll*…..SARA KINSELLA!!! Congrats Sara, hope you will enjoy seeing your name smeared in savage brutality across the pages of the 3rd installment of the Phoenix Elite!
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Just a snippet from Angel I Am Not…. 🙂
I dangled my feet off of the narrow bridge arced over the small pond adjacent Novah’s ranch. I glanced across the water at the muddy bank, where I’d shed my cowboy boots before sulking barefoot across the creaking bridge. The same bank where I’d fought with Els the day before. Maybe she’d run off because of me. If I could just learn to keep my big mouth shut!
I dipped a toe in. The surface was warm but I knew in the darker areas of the water, the sun had not touched the chill just yet. My mom, had always told me, don’t go bare foot until after May 1st or you’d get sick. I guess everyone’s family had some kind of saying or superstition. Mine had many. I could only imagine what kind of demon they’d call their beloved Ayana if I was to turn up on the doorstep now, fanged out.
A large shadow fell across mine as a pair of strong arms wrapped around my waist. Bex sat behind me and let his feet hang over the bridge next to mine. I leaned into him and let the sun soak my face with golden heat. I tried letting go. I really did. I tried letting my worries and fears drift away like one of the many clouds in the azure sky.
I couldn’t. Regardless of how badly I had wanted nothing to do with the Phoenix Elite in the past, Elora was and would always be a Phoenix. If I loved her and wanted her to accept me for what I’d become, I’d have to move past my own selfish prejudices and insecurities and cross time and space to accept and help her.
Bex blew lightly into my ear causing a shiver to ripple my entire body. “Now, now,” I whispered.
“What? Just wanted to see if your heart still beat the same way for me that it did back in Cairo.”
“Of course it does. Why would you think otherwise?”
“Oh, you just seem a little- distant lately.”
“Wouldn’t you be? I haven’t seen my parents in ages. And they’ll hate me when they see what I’ve become. I can never go back, can I?” It came out as more of a statement than question. The finality of it stung. I squinted my eyes shut tightly, forcing the tears to stay away.
“I know how you feel. I haven’t seen mine in what feels likes forever, myself. But I’ve written that life off. Closed that chapter and moved on to a new one. It was the only way for me, serving Isaac as I was. I had no choice. Someday, maybe you can…go back.”
“No,” I interrupted. They’d never accept what I am. And Elora- I won’t see her join that man. I’ll kill him myself.” I turned, my eyes burning. “Not after what he did to you.” I ran my fingers across his chest, knowing what lay beneath- faint, white lines striping his caramel flesh. “It was agony listening to your cries and being completely unable to defend you.”
“I’m sorry you had to hear that.” He kissed my forehead softly.
“No. I’m sorry you had to endure it, because of me.”
“It was worth every drop of blood shed just to be with you now. No more tears sweet Chloe. He’ll pay. Elora is stronger and smarter than you give her credit for. Yes, she is driven by emotion now, but she will make the right decision. You’ll see.”
“I hope so. I sure hope so.” I snuggled back against my Ruhk’s chest and closed my eyes.
So I know this is Women To Watch Wednesday but I’ve somehow managed to miss Man Candy Monday two Monday’s in a row! Uggh! I know, right! Anyways I’m going to throw Man Candy Monday in as an added bonus, so here goes! Who’s a hotter commodity right now than the gorgeous, talented Jennifer Lawrence?!?! She’s tearing up the silver screen right now and in past movies like the Hunger Games in which she played a young woman living in forced poverty with her younger sister. She offered herself as tribute to take her sister’s place in a dangerous game played to the death. Jen returns in the sequel Catching Fire later on this fall.
And here’s our belated Man Candy Monday post! I can’t seem to get enough of the many faces of Orlando Bloom! I think my favs are of him as Legolas in LOTR and Will Turner in The Pirates of the Caribbean series.
Well, it’s that time! It’s Flix Pix Friday and how can we helped but be wowed, guys and girls alike, at the action and sexiness of GI Joe; Retaliation? Regardless of the reviews (which have been both bad and good) we can all agree it’s both action packed and appealing to the eye (ladies!). If you’ve not seen it, grab your guy or girl and go out and spoil yourself with this one. I for one, liked it much better than the first and found it well worth it. Have a great weekend everyone! 🙂
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As I said before, I intend to post rising women stars from all walks of life & I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t include Marloes Coenen! If you like women who can kick butt and look good doing it then Marloes is the girl for you. By looking at the pic below you’d never guess in a million years that she is a top contending woman’s MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter! Marloes was born March 31, 1981 in Olst, Netherlands. She is the #1-ranked 145-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings. Coenen debuted in mixed martial arts in November 2000 and scored eight consecutive victories, winning the 2000 ReMix World Cup along the way. MARLOES!!!
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PHOENIX (PHOENIX ELITE #1) IS FREE ON NOOK!!!!! AND IT’S UNBELIEVABLY CHEAP ON AMAZON AT THIS TIME! RUHK’S RISING (PHOENIX ELITE #2) IS ALSO ON SALE ON AMAZON KINDLE!!!!! GET YOUR COPY TODAY!
I’m going to kick Women To Watch Wednesday off with the one and only Lily Collins! Lily is co-starring in Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instrument movie, City of Bones coming out late summer. Lily was born in Guildford, Surrey, England, and is the daughter of English musician Phil Collins, and his second wife, Jill Tavelman. She’s rocked it in movies like The Blindside, Priest, Mirror, Mirror and Abduction. She was also named one of MTV’s “Breakout Stars to Watch for in 2011” You can watch her on the big screen again this summer in The City of Bones!
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Who better to kick off Man Candy Monday than the desirable Ryan Reynolds?!!! Salivate ladies, salivate. 🙂
Reynolds was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and would you believe this hottie is of Irish ancestry? Love it!
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