Mia Woede

Mia Woede is a character in Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark Series. Her first mention is in Rydstrom's book, Kiss of a Demon King.

She is a Rage Demon Princess, sister to King Rydstrom and Cadeon the Kingmaker. Her other siblings include a sister, Zoe Woede. Her home, Castle Tornin, located in the plane of Rothkalina, was seized by Omort the Deathless, an evil sorcerer rumored to be immune from death. Whoever controls Tornin, controls the kingdom. Her brothers Rydstrom and Cadeon have since recaptured Tornin.

Noelle Pellicier

FFXIV: A Realm Reborn

Race/Clan: Elezen/Duskwight
Nameday: 3rd Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon
Guardian: Thaliak, the Scholar

Classes:

Who is Ninnian?

Ninnian is a Sin'dorei (Blood Elf) Warlock, I started her when I came back to WoW after The Lich King expansion was released.

Soon after she was created, I joined Chaos Risen. After joining in March 2009, I have spent the last few years working my way up to the position of Hand of Chaos. As second-in-command, I had many responsibilities: Guild Bank, Social Media, Raid Leader, Secretary. I helped create and maintain our FB page and websites. I organized our guild bank and kept it stocked. I lead Black Team thru the icy North to assault the Lich King in Icecrown Citadel  and all the way to the Maelstrom to defeat Deathwing after the Cataclysm. All guild and officer meeting notes/minutes were recorded and posted for those who couldn't attend. After all these years of playing, I have decided to take a break.

The city of Orgimmar is under siege and Garrosh's downfall is nigh. Many a night, I gathered with my guildies to defeat those who were bent on the destruction of Azeroth. Sadly, the spark is gone; I have lost the desire to raid. The WoW community has changed much over the years, lately it seems that the only thing that matters is the DPS meter. Talent, skill, gear...none of it matters in the face of flashy numbers. Too often, those who play feel it is acceptable to put down and harass players during encounters. Zerg is a play style that has become more and more prevalent while Blizzard continues to cater to those who demand instant gratification and power leveling/gearing.

Ninnian has spent a number of years building both her character and her circle of friends within her realm. Many a friend has partied with Nin while we invade the Alliance Inn in Dalaran. WoW has always been a social game for Nin: friends to do retro runs, achievement whores spending hours plotting and rep grinding, xmog goddesses who scavenge for those rare recipes and gear to twirl and spin down the catwalk, and pet collectors showing off that rare pet that took hours to capture. So many fond memories to reflect on.

The time has come to move on, at least for a little while. Perhaps, there will come a time when Ninnian is ready to once more pick up her wand and call forth her faithful demon, Flaafazag, and protect the Azeroth she has grown to love. For now, Al diel shala.

Surrender to Desire (Evans Brothers 2) by Tory Richards

Running with Bulls...I mean, Running from a Bull

5 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an author giveaway.

What did you like:
Sexy scenes with a hot alpha male. He beat up the bad guy stalker. Good lead in for the third book in the trilogy. Their meeting was absolutely hilarious, getting chased up a tree by a bull. Priceless.

Would you recommend to a friend: Yes.

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/720314434

A Perfect Fit (Evans Brothers 1) by Tory Richards

Sexy, Sassy Heroine, Smokin' Hot Cowboy

5 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an author giveaway.

What did you like:
While the heroine was a plus size beauty, there wasn't any of the insecurities that seem to come with it. She was headstrong and self confident. I was also happy to see that she didn't give up her life and just fall in line when her cowboy came along. She maintained her independence and made it work for them both.

What did you not like:
While the story did wrap itself up nicely, I wouldn't have minded if it was longer. It was so good, I would have loved to keep reading.

Would you recommend to a friend: Absolutely. Sexy Cowboys, Plus Sized Beauty with Attitude to match, what's not to love?

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/720314372

Taken by Her Mate (Northern Silver Pack) by Sam Crescent and Jenika Snow

Shifter Story

4 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an blog contest.

What did you like:
I love shifter books and this was a good one. A change of guard, going back to the true heart of what it means to be a shifter: mates, worthy alphas and magic.

What did you not like:
I didn't like it that he left his opponent alive. I know that it was useful to make the story longer and get in more plot twists but it just wasn't realistic. I mean this guy abused his mate for years and he shows mercy, knowing what kind of worthless carcass he is.

Would you recommend to a friend: Yes, if you are a fan of shifter stories. I would definitely recommend this one.

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/736710112

Sasha's Lion (Sin City Shifters) by Hazel Gower

Not My Preferred Genre

4 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an author giveaway.

What did you like:
Despite the age/attitude issue, the relationship build up was decent and there is enough lead in for subsequent books in the series. The story flowed nicely.

What did you not like:
I will note that NA/YA is not my preferred genre. It has too much high school drama to suit me. A lot of selfishness on the parts of the h/h and secondary characters.

Would you recommend to a friend: If you are a fan of NA/YA I would recommend this book for you. It is well written and interesting.

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/736697887

Vampires Among Us (Vampires Among Us 1) by Alice Brown

Excellent Start to a New Series

4 out of 5 Stars

What did you like:
The author did a good job setting up this new world. There was lots of information and a believable community. There is a good basis for a series, as the secondary characters are well developed. It was a nice change of pace to see that the community, while well developed still had improvement and places to grow. I predict that the underground community will grow along with the storyline in the following books. The hero was just what the heroine needed; he was patient, loving and yet still an alpha male able to give off protective vibes. It was nice to see his vulnerabilities but not have them be debilitating ones or ones that would weaken the heroine. The heroine had a nice twist (her ability to dream events) which saved everyone, balancing her contributions, so it wasn't just the hero saving people.

What did you not like:
The only part that I had issue with was implied inconsistency. In the beginning Shawn was in a rage and obviously stronger than a human but while he managed to beat her, he didn't actually kill her. I find it hard to believe that if he was so intoxicated and out of it mentally (reliving his service days) that he was able to control his strength enough to avoid killing her. Especially as it seemed as if she was being beaten multiple times in a quick succession.

Would you recommend to a friend: Absolutely, it was a great start to a new series and I look forward to more stories from this author.

Review Post: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/736637138

Letters to Her Soldier by Hazel Gower

In Love with her Best Friend's Older Brother

3 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an author giveaway.

It was a slow start. I know many plus size heroines feel bad about themselves and are down on themselves but the excuses she came up with why he would want her felt appalling and her accepting that it was ok for him to "use her" was just unacceptable. They jumped right into the sex despite the fact that neither of them seemed ready. She's supposed to be seeing the doctor at the hospital and he wants to marry her not just a quick fling. The emotional depth in the beginning was shallow; it wasn't until about midway thru the book that the story started to deepen into a relationship. The romantic gesture he planned was beautiful, up until she ruined the moment. Even better was when his mom invites his rival to his coming home party and everyone knows it but her...awkward. It took a while but they finally got it together at the end and acted like adults instead of hormonal teenagers.

Would you recommend to a friend: I just couldn't get into this book, so I wouldn't recommend this one. I would recommend Hazel Gower as an author and would definitely buy more of her books, though, especially her Bears Series.

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/644075026

Blind Bet (Pushing Limits 1) by Susan Hayes

Kinky Guess Who

5 out of 5 Stars

I received this a copy of this book from an blog contest.

What did you like:
I love to read poly stories. Even more, I love to read about shifters and other non human characters. This delivered a riveting mix of characters, from the sassy heroine (Laurli) to the sexy teddy bear (Mattero) to the catlike blue man (G'arn) to the captain with the soft side (Cass) and finally the emotional quicksilver (Jax). The different personalities played well to the multiple sides of the heroine's personality.

Would you recommend to a friend: Absolutely.

Review Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/736550275

Something Sinful This Way Comes (McQueen Was My Valley 1) by Karen Mercury

4 out of 5 Stars


Sexy Ménage
I won this book in a blog contest. The relationship buildup was good. The heroes built their relationship separately so the relationship was between all three of them. The bedroom scenes were hot with intriguing use of authoritative paraphernalia. The dryer scene was hilarious and the puns weren't bad either. I did think some of the wording was a bit harsher than it needed to be but overall a great read.

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http://www.amazon.com/Something-McQueen-Publishing-Everlasting-ebook/dp/B00AWAUOCM/ref=cm_rdp_product

Control Inc., Wulfgang Style (A Divison of Schultz International) by Charlette Morgan

5 out of 5 Stars

S&M with a hint of Romance
If you are looking for a light-hearted romance, this is not the book for you. If you like a good BDSM book with realistic scenes, definitely check this book out. It is a little heavy on the S&M side, you've been warned. While I'm not normally into heavy S&M books, this story had just enough hint of romance to it. It was great that there was a real woman as the heroine, a mom with a life outside/before the lifestyle. I really enjoyed the retribution scene. The hero was an interesting mix. I don't really know how to classify him, but he was a good balance for the heroine.

Review Posted on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Control-Wulfgang-Division-International-ebook/dp/B00F4AIKF8/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Guarded for Pleasure (Pleasure Series 4) by Lacey Thorn

3 out of 5 Stars

Tough Heroine, Sexy Bodyguards
I won this book in a giveaway. I normally don't start a series at the end. This is book 4 in the series and I haven't read the first 3. The heroine in the story was on the run from a crazy, controlling ex. When the ex finds her, her neighbors (three sexy bodyguards interested in sharing her) help her out. When she contacts her friends, they come to find her. There was some issues with the time, it seemed like her friends showed up almost immediately after she called. Her friends end up saving her. The heroes weren't really involved in the resolution of the bad guy. The idea of the all female investigation agency was nice touch. I would liked to have found out if her friends eventually got over the issues they have from the crazy ex drama. It ended pretty neatly, all the loose ends tied up.

Review Posted on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Guarded-Pleasure-Pleasures-Series-ebook/dp/B00ESJDEVQ/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Mine to Take (Mine Series 1) by Cynthia Eden

4 out of 5 Stars

Intriguing
I waited to read Mine to Take until I also had Mine to Keep. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers, especially when it means I have months before I find out how it ends. I will say Mine to Take didn't leave its ending as a cliffhanger. It solved the mystery within the book. I wasn't as shocked as I expected to be about who did it but it was fun to follow the story. I enjoyed this one and would recommend it as a book you can read as a standalone.

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http://www.amazon.com/Mine-To-Take-Romantic-ebook/dp/B00DDV9YK0/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Mine to Keep (Mine Series 2) by Cynthia Eden

3.5 out of 5 Stars

Surprising Villain
I received Mine to Keep in a giveaway from the author. 3.5 Stars. In the previous book the heroine's problem was solved, so in this one we see the baggage the hero brings to the table. It was nice to see a book where both the hero and the heroine struggle. Most books you only get to see the hero solving the heroine but guys bring pasts and baggage too and it was nice to see the other side. There were a number of time I really wanted to smack the heroine in the story tho. She did a number of things when in danger that I just had a hard time to swallow. If you know you are in danger why would you insist on going anywhere without your guards? Also she knew he was in charge of a security company, so why is she surprised he had her watched? He almost killed a guy for her as a teen! Her attitude when it came to his business was irritating. She's ok with it when it's in her benefit to use him (for thousands of dollars worth of security and upgrades pro bono) but not any other time? I have to say that the hero really shined in this one. I was very happy with him and loved his patience. I was really surprised by who one of the villains in this piece was. I was also really disappointed about the character's reason for doing it. It was a nice blend of the hero's past and paving the way for the rest of the team's books. I can't wait to read the next one.

Review Posted on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Mine-To-Keep-Romantic-ebook/dp/B00EL02CBK/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Gentling the Cowboy (Texan Nights 1) by Ruth Cardello

5 out of 5 Stars

Great Book
I received this book as a prize for a giveaway. This is definitely a humorous read. Though there is some serious tragedy in the H/H background it doesn't detract from the hilarity that ensues. It seems all of the people affected by Sarah come out better; it's nice to have a romance where the heroine is the person saving everyone. The story was nicely paced and realistic about the fact that you can't help those that don't want to be helped and you can't push someone into accepting a reality they aren't ready for. This is absolutely a recommended read.

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http://www.amazon.com/Gentling-Cowboy-Nights-Series-ebook/dp/B00EKR2H6E/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Heart of Obsidian (Psy-Changling 12) by Nalini Singh

5 out of 5 Stars

A Psy Mating
So I've been waiting for this book since Kaleb discovered the star charm. It has been such a hard wait. The book definately brought some loose ends together and tho many of the revelations weren't too unexpected it was still suprising. I love that the heroine in this book is so strong, not just mentally like many Psy but emotionally too. I felt such awe for her for keeping Kaleb on the side of good and how much love she has for him. It was beautiful. I have loved all of the heroines and heroes in this series but I must say my favorites are the ones who have to work harder at being "good" and Kaleb certainly fits. I would definately recommend reading the other books in the series before you read this one as a lot of the characters in the other books are tied into this one.

Review Posted on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Obsidian-Psy-Changeling-ebook/dp/B00C1N9JWO/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

C.H.A.O.S.R.I.S.E.N.: Ninnian

I was so lucky enough to encounter such a warlock. Never would I have imagined that I would have teamed up with someone so evil. But time and time again we have saved each from certain death and maybe some resurrections. I took the time to sit down with her and interview the great Ninnian for C.H.A.O.S.R.I.S.E.N.


Syoko (S): So tell me, Ninnian, what scared you the most when you first joined up with the Horde army?
Ninnian (N): *pfft* scared?!? Was that a real question? I drain people of their life then their soul, I'm the scary one. *evil smirk*
S: Remind me why I let you live?

S: When you need to kick back and rest your aching souls, where do you enjoy hanging out?
N: Well I'm currently in Org for the Winter Veil Celebration but when I'm not attending any events, I hang out in Shrine of Two Moons.


S: Where in Azeroth do you tend to call home?
N: My farm, shout out to Tina Mudclaw btw, love her remodel of my place
S: Such a fluffy, cuddly warlock.

S: Thinking back to all the battles that you have been through, who was your favorite boss to encounter, and why?
N: Ragnaros (MC), I love Ragnaros. It has nothing to do w/ his mechanics and everything to do w/ his dialogue. I even have the Lil' Ragnaros from the Pet Store so I can hear it all the time


S: Let's say that a Fel Cannon so happens to shoot you into the twisting nether, what three objects do you hope to have on you?
N: TBH I don't need anything, I just use my Demonic Circle: Teleport.
S: Reminding me why you are evil and now defeating my questions...

S: Do you happen to have a favorite class other than the one you have chosen? Reasoning behind choosing the class.
N: I have to say the other class I really enjoy is the DK. It is essentially a Plate-wearing Demonology Lock - just gotta love it!
S: And just as evil...

S: What is your favorite moment in your life?
N: Each time I enter a new expansion in WoW, I relive the best moments. Each new world remind me of why I started wow in the 1st place. The excitement and challenge of each new encounter is the best feeling. The 1st step into each new world is my favorite moment.


S: What motto do you live/die by or at least charge into battle with?
N: *Drops Soulwell* Cookie Nin Says Eat!
S: I don't trust your cooking...

S: Being an enchanter yourself, if you could enchant any piece of your gear to be indestructible, what would it be?
N: I would say helm. Most creatures can come back for just about everything but decapitation.

S: What have you liked and disliked about the new world of Panderia and all that is has to offer?
N: I have to say I really like my farm, it's very peaceful. I also have to say Pet Battles are very addicting and puts good use to all the pets I've been collecting over the years. However, I just have to say there is soo much to do that I'm really not able to play all my toons like I want to and Nin is falling behind in her achieves - my one complaint about Panderia is that there is too much to do Loving all of it but too much to try to do at once.

N: Well that's all for now, gotta go kill me a Grinch and loot some daggers
S: Thank you, Nin for allowing me and your fellow fans to spend some time with you.