Thursday, October 13, 2011

Blood Drive {Book Review & Giveaway!}





When a group of vampires rises from the dark of the humid Miami summer and murders her partner, officer Cara Evens gathers a group of allies with their own unique abilities to avenge her partner's death and save the city. To succeed she'll have to accept her own changing abilities, ignore her lust for a vampire and hide the one thing her enemies need to kill them all. {via
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Blood Drive, is Tracy Houstons' first book, and I must say, I am excited about this author, and to pick up where the story left off. I feel like it has been a while since I read a good new to me book (and this book is brand spankin' new), I have been re-reading the same ol same ol over and over again. I am also still in my Vamp craze so this was a good newb for me to pick up.


The story was great, it seemed like the paranormal stuff was true to form, in a good way! It was consistent with what I have read in other things, less just put it this way, the vamps didn't sparkle, you can tell Mrs. Houston did her research. I wasn't overwhelmed with new characters with complicated names all at once (a huge pet peeve of mine) and she did a great job of focusing on the main four, and giving them their say, I feel like I got to really know the characters. 

This book is action packed y'all, and the women were strong as nails in this book. I hate when it there is a weak leading lady who is constantly whining about having to kick some ass, I didn't see that at all. I would say the women did the most ass kicking of anyone. It sends a good strong message to women that just because a evil vampire is hunting you down you don't need to run off to some rando guy, you can take the bull by the horns and form a plan to take him out! Love that!

Some might consider this book YA (young adult) but there is a pretty graphic sex scene in it, if you are okay with your kids reading that, more power to you. This girl though? Loved it! 

My only complaint is I wish we had more back-story on the characters and more about all their abilities. It did get confusing at times but was cleared up quickly. 

If you are a fan of ass-kicking women and hot vamp sex, leave a comment with your email address! I am giving away a copy of 
Blood Drive! This giveaway is only good for the US and no PO Boxes please. I will announce the winner on Tuesday. 

Thank you Yara {Once Upon A Twilight} for letting me take place in this book tour! Be sure to click the link under the banner to check out where the tour is going next!





Also, don't forget to enter my Mada's Place giveaway! I will be drawing a winner on Friday! 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

I am Guest Poster Today!

Today you can find me hanging out with my girl Michelle from The Vintage Apple! I am guest posting on her blog today for "Oh How Pinteresting!!". Y'all need to go check it out, I promise it is worth it, tons of candy for the eye if you know what I mean wink wink nudge nudge ;)

And please don't forget to enter my Mada's Place giveaway!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Mada's Place Giveaway!

I am a huge fan of Mada's Place, Stephanie makes the cutest things for both baby and Momma. When I decided to do all the giveaways this month I knew I had to get my girl to hook you guys up!

The Katie Clutch is amazing and had made a few appearances on here before. Maybe it's because it is named after me and I am a ego maniac? Or maybe because it is just kick butt like that. I carry one in my purse to keep all my lip glosses in and the other is in my bathroom hanging from my necklace holder with all my earrings in it. My Mom also has one that she uses to carry her external hard drive in. I am telling y'all, you can use these things for anything!




Stephanie is offering readers of The Nerdy Katie blog 15% off their order! Be sure to use code THENERDYKATIE15 (be sure to use all caps!).





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And congrats to Ashley! She was the winner of the $10 Starbucks giftcard!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Oh, How Pinteresting!


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Like everyone, I am currently obsessed with pumpkins, you have to be, it's fall people! We have finally gotten some fall like weather here in Houston so I have been going BSC with all the fall fun. I am also going to buy a bazillion cans of pumpkin at the grocery store today to make all this stuff, I can't wait for the donuts. 

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Have you entered my giveaway yet for a $10 Starbucks gift-card? Remember you can tweet once a day for extra entries! 




Tuesday, October 4, 2011

The Oak Tree Festival

On Saturday we decided to head to my hometown of League City for the Oak Tree Festival. "Back in the day" when League City was a small town (now they have a Mini-Cooper dealership) the town had Oak Trees all over it. I love taking The Toddler to League Park, I feel closer to my Dad when I am there, and it's beautiful and the park equipment is the best in the area.


I have loved this gazebo since I was a little girl!

The Toddler loves to swing, and that's a fancy swing y'all.

I would be lying if I said I didn't have fun on this equipment.

The fair, it was pretty small. Lot's of booths to buy arts and crafts. 

But they had a bounce house!

My boy is a bouncing fool!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a $10 Starbucks gift card! If you have already entered you can tweet again to win :)



Monday, October 3, 2011

It's my birthday month! And y'all will benefit!

I decided that since it's my birthday month, I am going to give y'all presents! Each Monday I will open the giveaway with something I love, you will be able to enter all week and it will close on Friday, I will announce the winner Friday night!

This week I am giving away a $10.00 gift card to Starbucks! I am in love with the Pumpkin Spice Latte right now, and that new salted mocha something. So have a cup(s) of coffee on me!