Theresa M. Jones

So... so many things happened this year!! Many of them life altering.  1- I got married!! Married life is hard. its full of compromise and stress. haha, but its worth it to share your life with your best friend. Someone you know and love and can depend on. 2 . I started a Blog! This one, of course! It started out as a book blog, as it remains, but it is also my blog about my own books and me self publishing them. 3 . I finished my first book, and started my second. Queried too many agents and decided on Self Publishing! 4. my babies grew a year older, and thankfully all my family and friends are safe, healthy and happy! Hope everyone had Happy Holidays and a great 2012. 2013 is going to be JUST as Crazy! I was going to do 2 lists of my favorite books of 2012, singles and series, and then realized that i read very few singles, and they are never a favorite! haha So, these are all series that I discovered and read in 2012! Dont forget to grab my button, and ema...

Title: Darkness Falls (Darkness Falls #1) Author: Jessica Sorensen Summary: When the disease spread through the world, people had no choice but to go into hiding. The Colony is hidden deep underground, far away from the vampires—humans that were transformed by the disease. The vampires are hideous, starving, and they will kill any human they come across. Seventeen-year-old Kayla is a Bellator, a warrior that protects The Colony. In order to survive, there are three rules she must follow: Rule #1—Never go out after dark. Rule #2—Always carry a weapon. Rule #3—No matter what, never EVER get bitten. But what happens when the rules Kayla has always lived by can no longer apply? The Highers run The Colony and accept nothing less than perfection. One slip up can mean death. Kayla has always worked hard to follow the rules and strive for perfection. But during a moment of weakness, she lets her imperfections show. Her punishment is worse than death. She is chosen for...

Title: H2o The Novel Authors: Austin Boyd and  Brannon Hollingsworth Summary:   H2O is a contemporary crossover women’s novel that tells the story of Kate Pepper, a successful young business woman in Seattle whose life is suddenly—and strangely—turned upside down. Unexplainable visions torment her every time she gets wet. Sinking into despair, frantic to avoid water at any cost, Kate ultimately finds romance and redemption through the advice of simple people who love her for who she is, not what she was.    Kate Pepper has it all . . . a razor-sharp intellect, perfect health, stunning beauty, a wildly successful career, and all the money she can spend. Or rather, she thinks she has it all.    Despite the perfect shell, there’s something dark inside Kate. Terrible visions send her into a deep depression and her world crumbles. All her business savvy and elite connections don’t make a difference; she has lost control. Who will save her...

Title: Indomitable Author: J.Meyers Summary: Perhaps the most dangerous person to gain unimaginable power is the one who feels oppressed. And full of wrath. For very good reason. Review: So… Indomitable is a prequel to Intangible told in Jonas’s POV. In case you haven’t read Intangible, I wont have any spoilers, but it is about twins, a brother and sister, who are prophesied to either destroy the Realm (where the supernatural live) or save it. Because of this, many want to kill them, and some want to protect them. Jonas is a vampire who was originally meant to kill them when they were born. But he didn’t want to kill innocent babies, and didn’t. Instead another vampire was said to have killed them. This is a short story, that tells some background into who Jonas is, and what makes him who he is. The things he went through in his human life (being a black man, he was a slave and had to watch some horrible things happen) and about how he went all vengeful after he ...

Title: Avow  (Archers of Avalon #3) Author: Chelsea Fine Summary: Scarlet remembers. Everything. Her past lives, Tristan, Gabriel, Nate: she remembers it all--including how to get to the Fountain of Youth. But time is running out. Heather and Gabriel have been kidnapped by Raven, while the curse that has plagued Scarlet and Tristan for centuries has shifted, putting the star-crossed lovers in more danger than ever before. Water from the Fountain of Youth is the only thing that can save Scarlet and her loved ones. But the water comes at a price. With lives--and hearts--at stake, Scarlet leads her friends on a dangerous journey to the Fountain of Youth. Where eternal life is possible, but death is certain Review: Wow! I don’t even know where to start with this review. Certain words come to mind… Epic. Amazing. Awe-inspiring. Love. Real, true love. But… it doesn’t appear I can form coherent sentences! But, ill try. Avow starts immediately after Awry ends....

So, I feel the urge to update things once again. You may think that once you write a book, then the hard work is done. But you would be sorely incorrect . Yes, writing a book is hard . It takes a lot of hard work, patience and dedication, but really, that’s the easy part. That’s just telling a story. The hard parts come later, after you have written it. See, this is what happened to me. I finished writing my book in Jan 2012. YES- almost ONE FULL year ago. Then I edited it. Then revised and edited again. Then sent it to a pretty freakin awesome beta reader, and revised and edited again. Then I had to take a step back from it, and started writing the sequel. Then I went back and edited it again . Then I decided it was ready, had photos taken for the cover by an amazing photographer (shout out to Digitally Different Photography ) and the cover was made. Then I thought, 10 months later and now its ready. (somewhere in there I queried agents 3 different t...

Title: Minder Author: J. Kabay Summary: Oh, Parents. If you knew what was inside that security blanket, you'd never throw it away. Childhood is governed from a sacred place within the trees, lit by fireflies, and overseen by ancient souls devoted to the sanctity of youth. Some kids are lucky enough to visit this place, but mortal danger arises for Sophia, who arrives uninvited. Readers are carried through a whimsical, often nail-biting adventure as brother and sister confront every parent's worst nightmare. Dragons and fairies are alive and well in this old-world tale, where scary things happen to children who ignore their Minders. P.S. Childhood ends at 30. And this book proves it. Review: So, I want to start out by saying that I know this author personally, and as Ive mentioned before, im always wary to read (or see, or hear)something that someone I know has created because of two things. First, what if you don't like it? What if when you read it, its...

Title: The Crimson Hunt Author: Victoria Smith Summary: College junior Ariel Richmond is working on year three of Project Normalcy. Her house reeks of keggers past and her bestie is just a slight bit vulgar. But the thing is—they both aid in making life refreshingly uneventful.   So much for hard-earned mediocrity when Luca Grinaldi appears on the scene. Luca’s sudden presence on campus is hard to ignore. Those bright eyes act like a beacon to unsuspecting females, and with features like his, he’s got to be moonlighting for GQ. Luca hopelessly captivates Ariel with his confidence and charisma, but the mysteries surrounding him make him nearly untouchable. And just when Ariel grows close enough to unlock his secrets, a tragic event sends her life in a downward spiral. That steady life is no longer an option and allies quickly become scarce. The mysterious Luca seems to be the only one willing to help her—but with that trust comes the burden of his secrets. He has a dark ...

Title: Opal (lux #3) Author: Jennifer L Armentrout Summary: When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on. But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love. After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever. Together we’re stronger... and they know it Review: (spoilers for the fi...

OK- The time has come!! Are you ready?? Here it is!! Power (The Descendant Trilogy #1)  by Theresa M. Jones  Thousands of years after the battle between the angels, when Lucifer was defeated by Michael in the Heavens, the war is still being fought on Earth by the humans who have their Power, the Angel’s Power. Allison Stevens is a 21 year old single mother who gets thrown into the middle of this battle when Damien, the Leader of the Rising, decides to hunt her down and kill her because he fears she is the descendant prophesied to save the world. David, a member of the Order, takes Allison under his wing in order to show her the ropes, and hopefully groom her into being the one they have been waiting for. The only problem is that they start to grow more attached than a teacher/student relationship should allow. But that isn’t all. Damien wants to open the Seven Seals and bring about the apocalypse and it’s up to Allison to not only save hers...

COVER REVEAL ON TOMORROW!! Come back on Monday to see the cover of POWER!! I will be publishing in February  and I will be putting together a blog hop/book tour soon. A few of you wonderful bloggers have already agreed to help out with this, so Ill be emailing you soon with more details. If you want to (or would be willing to because you are awesome) be a part of a blog hop/book tour/cover reveal, please let me know!!! I plan on having the Book Tour during  February Ive decided I will have a cover teaser until the cover is revealed. (soon) and Ill be doing teasers from the book probably every Tuesday! Drum roll please... here is Allison (from POWER) in all her glory!!! AND- here is the button (the button will link back to this post so that people will know about the blog hop)! Add it to your page! AND- PLEASE email me (theresamcrocker@gmail.com) if you want to be a part of this book tour to help get the word out for my book. Ill be sending e-copi...

Title: Pushing the Limits Author: Katie McGarry Summary: No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal.But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much  impossible. Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again. Review: So, FINALLY I read this book! And FINALLY I know what all the hype is abou...

Title: Fate Succombs (Timber Wolves #3) Author: Tammy Blackwell Summary: Having narrowly escaped an unjust death sentence, Scout Donovan is on the run. But the more she discovers about the Alpha Pack and herself, the more she realizes she can’t run forever. Destiny is propelling her towards an unavoidable battle. Can Scout survive, or will she finally succumb to fate? Review: Uhhh… I think Im a little speechless at the moment. As I sit here at my computer, trying to figure out HOW to say what Im feeling, I just cant think of the words!  This was an EPIC finale to the Timber Wolves series! It had everything a novel should have! Excitement and fear, worry and action, hope and truth, and romance! The story follows Scout and she and Liam are in hiding. For a large portion of this novel, it is only Liam and Scout as they make their way across the USA and Canada, training to try and find a way to overthrow the Alpha Pack.  Talley, Charlie and Jace are also present, j...

So , I realize its been a while since I have said anything about my books. I will be publishing in February and I will be putting together a blog hop/book tour soon. A few of you wonderful bloggers have already agreed to help out with this, so Ill be emailing you soon with more details. If you want to (or would be willing to because you are awesome) be a part of a blog hop/book tour/cover reveal, please let me know!!! I plan on having the Book Tour during  February Ive decided I will have a cover teaser until the cover is revealed. (soon) and Ill be doing teasers from the book probably every Tuesday! Drum roll please... here is Allison (from POWER) in all her glory!!! AND- here is the button (the button will link back to this post so that people will know about the blog hop)! Add it to your page! AND- PLEASE email me (theresamcrocker@gmail.com) if you want to be a part of this book tour to help get the word out for my book. Ill be sending e-copies for re...

Title: Time Mends (Timber Wolves #2) Author: Tammy Blackwell Summary: After a tragic accident leaves her battered, heartbroken, and alone, Scout Donovan would rather hide in dreams than face reality. But things are changing quickly in Scout's life. Soon she's pulled back into the world of Shifters and Seers, with her best friend's fate depending on Scout's ability to protect her. Can Scout pull it together in time to save Talley, or is the past too much to overcome? Review: (There will be spoilers from the first book in this review- so If you haven’t read the first book- be forewarned) SO- This story starts almost immediately where the first one stops. Scout has been injured by her brother in coyote form and attempting to recover (though it is proving difficult), Alex is dead, and now she and Charlie aren’t speaking. She also is having dreams (that are almost too real) where she sees and speaks with Alex still, trying to keep him alive in her mind. ...

Title: Destiny Binds (Timber Wolves #1) Author: Tammy Blackwell Summary: Scout Donovan is a girl who believes in rules, logic, and her lifelong love of Charlie Hagan. Alex Cole believes in destiny, magic, and Scout. When Alex introduces Scout to the world of Shifters, men who change into wolves or coyotes during the full moon and Seers, women who can see your most private thoughts and emotions with a mere touch, the knowledge changes everything and everyone Scout thought she knew Review: So I actually first read this book back before I wrote reviews, but I loved it (and the second book too) so much, that now that the 3 rd book is out, I knew I should reread them both before starting the 3 rd book and actually write up a review for them. So… here goes: Scout is a normal senior, living a pretty good life. She has a step brother (her mother and his father married after they were already born and their spouses both died) who is just a few months older than she, an...

Title: Judgment (Deck of Lies #4) Author: Jade Varden (Visit her site for TONS of useful writing tips and just all around awesomeness!) Summary: Cashing Out Do I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? How can I, when the truth will destroy us all? Now that I’ve started telling lies, I can’t stop. Not until all this is over, and I’m free of the family that never felt like mine. Maybe it’s wrong. Maybe I’m a bad person. But it’s definitely the only way I’m ever going to escape them. I have to take the opportunity, no matter how terrible it is...don’t I? Review: So… IT FINALLY CAME OUT! I have to say, I was SO nervous about how this series would end! I really cared about Rain and wanted her to have a good ending. Her life was ALL kinds of messed up. (not to mention, I always want the good guys to win and the bad guys to get justice) and I just really couldn’t see a way that could happen. I mean… at the end of Death… (the 3 rd book)...

Titles: The Vampire Christopher (Blood and Snow #3) and Blood Soaked Promises  (Volume 4) Author: RaShelle Workman Summary: Volume 3 and 4 in the BLOOD AND SNOW series. Each volume is novelette length.  Snow White must come to terms with her bloodlust. It's one thing to drink the blood of her Hunter, something else entirely to drink the blood of a human. EVERY THOUSAND YEARS THE VAMPIRE QUEEN SELECTS A NEW BODY, ALWAYS THE FAIREST IN THE LAND, AND THIS TIME SHE'S CHOSEN SNOW WHITE.  "Lips red as rubies. Hair dark as night.  Drink your true love's blood.  Become the Vampire, Snow White." Review: So… I didn’t write a separate review for book 3 or 4. Im just going to finish this review by reviewing the 4 together as 1. I think I would love this story. Though there are a few things that bother me, like her name, and Christophers last name. I don’t like how completely fragile she appears in the beginning and I don’t like how she is pretty...

TITLE: Revenant in Training  (Blood and Snow Volume 2) Author: RaShelle Workman Summary: Volume 2 in the BLOOD AND SNOW series. Each volume is novelette length.  Snow has become something not quite human. She must discover how to live with the changes, hopefully without killing anyone. EVERY THOUSAND YEARS THE VAMPIRE QUEEN SELECTS A NEW BODY, ALWAYS THE FAIREST IN THE LAND, AND THIS TIME SHE'S CHOSEN SNOW WHITE.  "Lips red as rubies. Hair dark as night.  Drink your true love's blood.  Become the Vampire, Snow White. Review: So, the second installment in the Blood and Snow series was again pretty good. I really feel like all of these volumes should be combined into an actual book. But whatever. The writing was still solid and pretty. The story just continued right where we stopped before. She now is a Revenant, a human on the verge of changing into a vampire. Her best friends (all boys) and their adoptive step father are now going to train her. ...

TITLE: Blood and Snow   (Volume 1) Author: RaShelle Workman Summary : Volume 1 in the BLOOD AND SNOW series. Each volume is novelette length.  Snow White isn't an ordinary girl. She doesn't know that yet.  EVERY THOUSAND YEARS THE VAMPIRE QUEEN SELECTS A NEW BODY, ALWAYS THE FAIREST IN THE LAND, AND THIS TIME SHE'S CHOSEN SNOW WHITE.  "Lips red as rubies. Hair dark as night.  Drink your true love's blood.  Become the Vampire, Snow White." Review: I bought this book as a part of a 4 book set… except, they aren’t actually books. They are novellas… VERY short. The writing was good and solid and started the story well. However, when I bought this, I thought it was 4 NOVELS. Don’t get me wrong, I bought all 4 for only 0.99… but still. I just didn’t realize they were not full novels. Now- I don’t like short stories. You will hear me say this time and again. I like LONG novels, and Series, so the story just goes on and on. Anyways, like I sa...

Title: Beguiled (Immortal Essence Book 2) Author: Rachelle Workman Summary: Venus has become immortal, just as she always wanted. In the process she hurt Zaren, lost Michael, and destroyed her family. At least that's what she believed. Turns out Ramien, the god of her planets' underworld, has her parents, and Michael. To save them, Venus makes a deal. She must complete three trials. They seem impossible. They certainly won't be easy. Worst of all, someone she loves won't make it out alive. Review: Once again, I was pretty impressed with this book and with Workman’s writing. I really enjoy to read her stories because she just writes so pretty! I mean, listen to the first line, “The dream was venom to my soul.”   Awesome. Here is another line, “One overwhelming emotion permeated. Terror.” Anyways, I love her writing.

HEY!! Im Back!!! FINALLY! SO true!! my life is seriously lacking when im not on here!! So at first my bloggy vacation was because of Thanksgiving and all the millions of things I was doing. BUT then I got VERY sick!! I had a severe case on tonsillitis AND strep ! And it was the worst case ever! I was in bed at least 2 full days! Then after 3 days of antibiotics (and my throat and body pain still getting worse) I went back for steroid pills too. And FINALLY today I am almost better! I mean… I am better, but not 100% yet.

Sorry guys.. . but I thought I should let yall know that Im taking a little mini vacation from the blog (its actually already started! I just dont have much time right now to read or even write . And definitely hardly any time to blog! :( Hopefully Ill come back on Monday! :)

So, this will be a post completely unrelated to books (Crazy, I know… but I guess there’s gotta be a first for everything!) So… this weekend I started Christmas shopping and decorating! My sister wanted to tell me im ridiculous for being one of  those people … those crazy people that decorate for Christmas before we have even gotten to Thanksgiving… but oh well. I AM one of those people. AND- you know what I did? (other than spending too much money on presents and buying a tree and decorating it with my family…)

I read Hush Money a while ago and LOVED it!! So when I saw Ill Tell You Mine, it immediatly reminded me of it. This is the one I noticed a LONG time ago, and could never find it. I knew it was just like Smokeless Fire by the amazing Samantha Young, but it took me until today to find this one again. And this was just one I saw on Goodreads...

So... Im not hosting the Giveaway, but Beth Revis is, over on her BLOG . Share the Love of YA- I love YA because it I love how everything always turns out for the best. The good guy always wins. And it makes life more fun, to imagine these heroines or heros doing amazing things (often saving the world, or falling madly in love) when they are so young. I think YA  novels give me hope! :)

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read . Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs! Thank you for stopping by my blog! I will follow back, just leave your link in the comment box! Have an awesometastic weekend! Make sure to check out my giveaway page for lots of awesome giveaways! Q: Books are turned into movies all the time! Turn it around. What movie would make a great book? A. Believe it or not, I have NEVER thought about this before! So... at first I thought Avatar, only because it was such an awesome movie. BUT- it was so visual, that on the one hand, it might have made an awesome book, but so much of it wouldhave been visual, that its really best as a movie. So, I actually  decided on Cast Away with Tom Hanks, because that was such a great movie, and it would make a killer book!   Let me know if you are a new follower, so I can...