Diamonds in the Rough Release Day!

   Today is a fabulous book's birthday, Diamonds in the Rough releases today and I couldn't be more excited! As most of you know, I received an ARC of Diamonds in the Rough in July. I love this book for so many reasons, the plot, the characters, the author, and maybe a little because my name is in the acknowledgements. Diamonds in the Rough was one of my top anticipated reads for the year, so I hope you guys decide to pick yourself up a copy! 

Diamonds in the Rough by Michelle Madow

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters #2

Description from GoodReads:

   All-access doesn't mean no problems.

   The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.

   Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.

Ohana Reads Review of The Secret Diamond Sisters

Ohana Reads Review of Diamonds in the Rough

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Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is the first book in The Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's latest YA novel, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas billionaire casino owner, was published in March 2014. It is the first in an upcoming trilogy. The second part, Diamonds in the Rough, will be coming out in November 2014.

Michelle lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, sunshine, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and spends way too much time on Facebook (/MichelleMadow) and Twitter (@MichelleMadow).

To chat with Michelle and other fans about her books, join Michelle Madow's Street Team on Facebook! She's very active in the group and would love to hear from you!

Let me know if you pick up a copy, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

P.S I hope you don't all die because of the cliff-hanger! 

June 10th AWESOMENESS!

Today has been a very stellar day.

  So many things have happened today that I just had to make a post about it. First of all I am officially done with my mechanics class after finishing my exam today, that has nothing to do with books but I'm just happy about finishing that exam aha. Anyway...

   

   Another thing that happened today was the YALLFest authors were announced today! I've been saving up to go to YALLFest since last November. I honestly couldn't control myself in class today when I saw who was going! 61 different YA authors have been confirmed at this point and more keep confirming as we speak! Not to mention the unofficial YA authors just coming to visit!(I heard that Richelle Mead was thinking of stopping by!?!?) AHHHHH, I'm so excited! I have absolutely no clue who I'm more excited to see! 

Here's the link to the current official list of attendees!

   And finally two AMAZING June books released today! Hexed by Michelle Krys and The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings! Happy book birthday to you both!

   Here's their info!

Hexed by Michelle Krys

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Series: Hexed #1

Description from GoodReads:

If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won’t stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn’t want to be her?

Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But it’s when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie’s world that she learns her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn’t get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that’s seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she’s a witch too.

Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie’s about to uncover the many dark truths about her life—and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.

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The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings

Publisher: Greenwillow Press

Series: The Murder Complex #1

Description from GoodReads:

Meadow Woodson, a fifteen-year-old girl who has been trained by her father to fight, to kill, and to survive in any situation, lives with her family on a houseboat in Florida. The state is controlled by The Murder Complex, an organization that tracks the population with precision.

The plot starts to thicken when Meadow meets Zephyr James, who is—although he doesn’t know it—one of the MC’s programmed assassins. Is their meeting a coincidence? Destiny? Or part of a terrifying strategy? And will Zephyr keep Meadow from discovering the haunting truth about her family?

Read the prequel to The Murder Complex, The Fear Trials and learn what Meadow's life was like before Zephyr and how Meadow trained to be the master of defence she is.

I was lucky to have received a signed ARC from the author herself, and have reviewed it here on Ohana Reads! If you'd like to check it out here's the link! 

Ohana Reads review of The Murder Complex 

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Order Here:

Chapters Indigo      B&N   

Don't they sound awesome? I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of Hexed ASAP!

That was my stellar day, how was yours?

ALIENATED Launch & NOOK Giveaway!

ALIENATED Launch & NOOK Giveaway!

Heyy Guys! Stephanie here.

I just wanted to say that Alienated by author Melissa Landers is out TODAY! Alienated is a YA sci-fi romance from Disney- Hyperion:) I'm REALLLY excited for this one:)

Here's the description from Goodreads:

Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them. 

Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.

Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.

But when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class. 

Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she's fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.

You can check out the book trailer for Alienated here!

What do reviewers have to say?

“The storyline is out of this world and character development paired with authentic voice is superb. Filled with intrigue and suspense, this book will appeal to both sci-fi and contemporary YA fiction fans.” –VOYA

“Interstellar relations heat up in this start to a new romantic science fiction series. Landers [explores] larger social, ecological, and ethical issues in this tense, fast-paced read.” –Booklist

“The perfect blend of sizzling romance, action, and suspense.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout

“Smart, funny, and epic. I am now awaiting contact from planet L’eihr.” Julie Cross, bestselling author of Tempest.

“Intergalactic exchange students? Yes, please! I fell in love with this story and couldn’t put it down.” Jodi Meadows, author of Incarnate.

If you like hot, swoony science fiction as much as I do, I hope you’ll give ALIENATED a try. It’s now available in stores and online.

You can purchase Alienated from these retailers! 

Amazon  Barnes & Noble  Book Depository Indie Bound Chapters, Indigo & Coles

Giveaway!

To celebrate Alienated's book birthday, Melissa is offering one lucky winner a Nook Simple Touch. She's even throwing in a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble so you can fill your new e-reader with whatever you want!

 Fine print: This giveaway is open to US residents only, unless of course you cheat and also have a US address;) (Sorry,but you do need a US billing address to buy digital content on the Nook.) Also due to sweepstakes laws, entrants must be 18 years or older to participate. (Hint Hint, get parents to enter for you maybe? hehe)

Best of luck, and happy reading!

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