Sunday, March 6, 2011
Review & Giveaway: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
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Book 1 of the Lords of Deliverance Series
Author: Larissa Ione
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Hachette Publishing
ISBN: 9780446574495
Release date: March 29, 2011
More info: http://larissaione.com/blog/
Received book from author for review.
Horseman of the Apocalypse:
War: Ares / His Horse: Battle
Famine: Limos (Female) / Her Horse: Bones
Pestilence: Reseph / His Horse: Conquest
Death: Thanatos / His Horse: Styx
Where does one begin with such an Epic Tale? Okay I am going to give you as much information as I can with out giving you spoilers. And Some of my favorite lines in the book. Because they were that good. Also will give you the snippet that was previously given to us by the Terrific all encompassing, Genius of a Writer that is Larissa Ione. Hint Hint. She is the Author Pimp of the month for April for the Blog!
Eternal Rider is the first in a series of books based on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The breaking of the first seal begins at the hands of the Warg Epidemic this caused Reseph (Pestilence) thanks to our favorite female Sem Demon Sin to crack . Fast forward 6 months to present day and the world although it hasn't gone to hell in a hand basket it will if all four horsemen are unleashed. A trigger for breaking the Horsemen's seal is called an Agimortus which can be a symbol engraved or branded upon the host person or object. Three kinds of agimort have been identified, and may take the form of a person, an object, or in Reseph's case an Event... The Warg Epidemic
Cara is a non practicing vet who's bills are piling up and well life is just not all that great for her, then one night all that changes when she gets a knock at the door. Reluctantly receiving a patient in the form of a bleeding dog. No ordinary dog but a Hellhound who she ultimately saves with a little something extra. Chaos erupts and turns her world upside down. In come the major aspects of this story as things go from bad to worse.
R-XR which is mentioned in the Demonica Series, is a big part of this series so we will be seeing the group of soldiers who are into monitoring the things that go bump in the night as well as Kynan and his Aegis. There is a very well thought out story that unfolds for a reading experience that is just *rubs hands together and grins* Quasi Evil.... Like Wicked Evil! But in a totally good way... Good vs. Evil has never been this exciting (Well almost good Ares walks a fine line I think)... Now I know were all thinking where are a titillating men of Underworld General Hospital! I am here to tell you that they are weaved into the story that will still leave you reeling!
There is death and chaos, our wicked evil doer Reseph is just dastardly! He's like EVEEL! To the point to where you are like YO kill that dude like right the eff now...*Quote* Reseph to Cara: Take it out. And if you do anything stupid, I'll cut off Ares dick and make you eat it, do you understand?" YIKES!
But he's too integral to destroy, he keeps the story and the plot moving forward with every move he makes. Ares of course is in his own dilemma and why is that you say? Well just being near his Agimortus makes him weak, and who do you think that would be? Did you guess Cara? You're right. How the hell did that happen yo! All I can say is read that particular twist and you will be like WOW!
But he's too integral to destroy, he keeps the story and the plot moving forward with every move he makes. Ares of course is in his own dilemma and why is that you say? Well just being near his Agimortus makes him weak, and who do you think that would be? Did you guess Cara? You're right. How the hell did that happen yo! All I can say is read that particular twist and you will be like WOW!
Cara and Ares is a love, hate, lust, want to touch you and do naughty things to you kind of relationship. Ares is not your average Alpha male. He is like your Alpha souped up to like the tenth degree times infinity. He's so just out there. *Quote* Ares to Cara: "I'm a warrior not a nurse maid" He really thinks that comfort makes a man soft. But there is a side to him that Cara gets to see that others don't whether Ares wants to admit it or not he's got a soft part. The two of them make sense, its a good balance for the both of them. He wages war and she wants peace, but if you piss her off watch out she's got something for that ass! Pay very close attention to how there relationship blossoms.
Thanatos and Limos are quite characters themselves. One is covered in Tats and a bit broody while the other wears flowers in her hair and loves to wear sundresses. She is the girly girl who is Famine. Odd right? But it fits because there is a warrior side to her and its kick ass! And Than with his tats... Good Lawd! I so want to see that throat of his when he swallows or speaks... He's got a scorpion tat right on his throat and when he swallows or talks it looks like the scorpions stinger is jabbing him right in the throat... That's dark and sexy as hell!
I love all of the horse's names that belong to the Four Horsemen. There is Battle who belongs to War (Ares). Then there is Styx who belongs to Death (Thanatos).Bones that belonds to Famine (Limos) and then of course Pestilance (Reseph) Horse's name is Conquest. The horse's themselves have there own attitude.
This is just to whet the appetite, give you a run down of what the deal is in a very vague sort of way I want you to read it yo! Seek the adventure, sit on that couch or lie in your bed and take the journey that Larissa provides. I finished this book in one sitting! HELL YEAS IS THAT GOOD! This is going to be a great series and I can't wait for the next book.. Which is Limos's and Arik's Book HOLLA! Yes Arik, Runa's Brother (Shades Mate) gets Limos who I am sure is in a sticky situation trying not to get her seal broken is among one of them and I have a feeling that there relationship is going to cause quite the stir. Promises, promises....
Mistress Bells: I have to concur with Mistress Spice that this book was awesome! I love Larissa's writing and she definitely provides an adventure for the reader in this new series. I also loved how alpha Are's was. *growls*. But I have to admit, I am in love with Thantos (Death) already and cannot wait for his book! There is something about a guy completely covered in tats that does something to me.
I loved the relationship between the 4 siblings and was very sad to see that since Reseph (Pestilence) turned bad, they aren't the unit that they used to be. He seemed to be a very caring, nurturing brother and since his seal was broken, turned into an absolute terror.
I also loved seeing the characters from the Demonica series. Wraith plays a very big role in this book and I what comes out of his mouth. Check this out:
I loved the relationship between the 4 siblings and was very sad to see that since Reseph (Pestilence) turned bad, they aren't the unit that they used to be. He seemed to be a very caring, nurturing brother and since his seal was broken, turned into an absolute terror.
I also loved seeing the characters from the Demonica series. Wraith plays a very big role in this book and I what comes out of his mouth. Check this out:
"I thought we were going to fight. Talk about lame. I'm seriously disappointed in you horsemen people".
See what I mean?! He's awesome! We also get to see Reaver!!!! He also plays a very big role in this book as he is a watcher of the Four Horsemen. I love him and hope that he gets his own book one day. (Gets on knees and begs the oh so awesome Larissa to make it happen!)
**I wonder if Reaver would mind if I called him "Reavie weavie" like Limos does... You think he would hurt me?** (Mistress Spice)
I enjoyed Eternal Rider and thought that the Four Horsemen storyline was pure genius! I can't wait for the other books in the series and hope that we get to see more of the Demonica characters.
Mistress Spice: Now you all remember Demon Juice Right? The Special Blend of love that sets a girl on fire time and time again... Well let me introduce you to A special Drink Called.....Orc Weed.... From the Lips of Ares: "Orc Weed is an aphrodisiac for some species for others like humans its a sedative. For you apparently its both." Cara's Response to that: "Oh isn't that wonderful," she snapped. "And you keep this date-rape drug handy....why?" ROFLMAO! Now honestly Larissa needs to go ahead and A) Start the mass production of Demon Juice and B) Go ahead and start making the plans for Orc Weed... The drink that sometimes makes you hot but is suppose to make you sleepy... *warning label* Depends on the species...
There is a giveaway involved again courtesy of the fabulous Larissa Ione she is going to be sending us Author Copies when they come in don't know the number of books we will get for now lets just say two.... If we get more than of course we will keep you updated....
To Win a Signed Copy of Eternal Rider you must be a follow of our Blog (all Blogs associated) Yes you have to work for it! But its really easy promise... And you must comment on this post... Give love to Larissa Ione on twitter or FaceBook as well.... Giveaway ends April 1st
**I wonder if Reaver would mind if I called him "Reavie weavie" like Limos does... You think he would hurt me?** (Mistress Spice)
I enjoyed Eternal Rider and thought that the Four Horsemen storyline was pure genius! I can't wait for the other books in the series and hope that we get to see more of the Demonica characters.
Mistress Spice: Now you all remember Demon Juice Right? The Special Blend of love that sets a girl on fire time and time again... Well let me introduce you to A special Drink Called.....Orc Weed.... From the Lips of Ares: "Orc Weed is an aphrodisiac for some species for others like humans its a sedative. For you apparently its both." Cara's Response to that: "Oh isn't that wonderful," she snapped. "And you keep this date-rape drug handy....why?" ROFLMAO! Now honestly Larissa needs to go ahead and A) Start the mass production of Demon Juice and B) Go ahead and start making the plans for Orc Weed... The drink that sometimes makes you hot but is suppose to make you sleepy... *warning label* Depends on the species...
There is a giveaway involved again courtesy of the fabulous Larissa Ione she is going to be sending us Author Copies when they come in don't know the number of books we will get for now lets just say two.... If we get more than of course we will keep you updated....
To Win a Signed Copy of Eternal Rider you must be a follow of our Blog (all Blogs associated) Yes you have to work for it! But its really easy promise... And you must comment on this post... Give love to Larissa Ione on twitter or FaceBook as well.... Giveaway ends April 1st
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81 comments:
So excited to read!!!
OMG OMG OMG i <3 Larissa!!!
I can't wait to start the new spin off series! Im still a little sad for the end of the Demonica series, but def glad we Will still get glimpses.
Thank you ladies for the review!
I follow everyone, everywhere of course ;-)
*Huggies*
JoJo
lovely lovely book!! can't wait to read it!
I follow you, ladies!!!
How I love Larissa's books. Can't wait for Eternal Rider. Really would love to win it ;)
vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow, great review! And LOVED Larissa's Demonicas--can't wait for this new series!
Following everywhere :)
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omg I cannot wait for this one. Love anything Larissa writes lol.
I am a follower I believe I follow you all.
Fabulous review and I can't wiat for this series to release! Love Larissa's books!
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cannot wait!! love your books!
I cannot WAIT for this book!
I'm so excited! I loved Demonica and I can already tell I'm going to love these folks! Hurry up, March!
Cannot wait to read this book! >.<
Please, count me in :)
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I cannot wait to start this new amazing series! Even though I am completely devastated by the end of the Demonica Series, I prob won't be able to put this one down as well(:
-Kjb
I loved Demonica series and canna wait for The Lords of Deliverance series to start. Everything that Larissa writes is pure magic.
i have read the entire demonica series and am dieing to read the next set! larissa is a great author, she is one of the few that when i read her books i feel like i can hear, taste, and smell the details like it was happening in real life. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
I love anything & everything I have read by Larissa Ione!!! I CANNOT wait for this one to be released.
Omgeeee....I love love love Larissa and really can't wait to read this book! Thank you for the giveaway offer! ;)
Katie
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Why must we wait until March 29?? Larissa has been teasing us for months now and I NEED this book! :)
I'm so excited for this new series. Demonica books are some of my favorites. Following blog and giving shout outs on Facebook & Twitter.
I have read most of the demonica series and have loved every minute of it!!! This is the first that I have heard of your blog and I love it. You did an amazing job with this review. I can't wait to get my hands on this book and read it!!!!!
Congrats to Larissa!
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Yay, I so need to get this book!!! That was a great review.
I've posted this giveaway on facebook and twitter. Good luck everyone.
omg this is a great contest.... i cant wait for her new book to come out. i love her books and i cant wait. im so excited about the contest and the book release.
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I love the Demonica series and cannot wait to read this new series.
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This series sounds like it will definitely be a great one. Absolutely looking forward to it!
This book sounds awesome! Can't wait to spend some more time in Larissa's world and enjoy all its hawtness!!
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You guys all rock, for coming out and commenting and showing the big love to our gal Larissa! I promise you all, YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY with this new series... Its just effing amazing! Good Luck to everyone! And watch out for JoJO for some reason Random.Org loves the hell out of her! I swear she wins like freakin everything! But I love her to pieces! Also if you love Larissa be sure to sign up for A Book on a Journey Eternal Rider will be travelling the globe for a whole year along with a Journal we've paired up with JOJO as well from JoJo's Book Corner There will be Larissa Ione Jamie Saare and An Anthology with Gena Showalter so sign up now! (Plug) :D Tata Tigris
Absolutely loved the Demonica series and can't wait to read Eternal Rider!
Great review! Love the quotes and OMFG Wraith...I've missed his smart assed mouth *G*. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Larissa for being so wonderful and giving away books. Am following the blog, and I follow Larissa on twitter & FB *G*.
WOW!!!! Can not WAIT!!!! I have read every book Larissa Ione has Written..LOVED them all!
Larissa is a genius and I can not wait for this book!!
I just love Larissa! I swear she has an evil demon that sits across her desk and she plays scenes back & forth. Can I get one of those? I'm already loving Larissa on Twitter & Facebook & follow you guys.....
OMG I am so excited to read this series. I just love Larissa's books.
I have been waiting for this book to come out forevvvvverrrr! I loooove Larissa's writing. The chemistry she creates between her characters is just magical.
(E)ternal Rider
(T)he Lords of Deliverance an
(E)pic tale I have been told…
(R) we excited for another
(N)ew series from the
(A)wesome & Talented
(L)arissa Ione…. YES!!!
(R)eading about the Four Horsemen
(I)s going to be just as exciting as the
(D)emonica Series, with
(E)nticing new characters like
(R)eseph, Ares, Limos & Thanatos :)
love larissa ione - hot hot ho
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I'm so psyched to read this! I'm a major follower!
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Larissa is the queen of all Demons !!! Dr E in the Demonica is my fab so far !!He is one hawtty !!! I already follow Larisa on Facebook and twitter ,, I have shared the comp in both places. !! Loved the review and cant wait to get my sticky mittins on this one !!! I follow you ladies and I love you page !! My eyes roam !! wander and i sigh !! Great scenery round here !!! Thank kat
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you are my first blog that I am following. lol! I totally love the demonica series and Larissa! I'm so impatient, I want to read it now!!!:) going to post this blog on facebook, thx loves!
-Ellie
This book sounds hot! I'd definitely like to be entered in the giveaway! I'm following you all! (I'm a new follower)
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I can't wait to start this new series. I love Larissa's book and am eager for this one. Why does April have to be so far away?
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@Xander I loved your explanation! You rock! You guys are all so awesome! The Book is hot!
Thanking you Mistress Bells & Mistress Spice, for your highly entertaining review of Eternal Rider which had me chortling away like a lunatic. Larissa's newey series is on my TBR list & I was eagerly awaiting any tibits of information. My curiosity has been sated...for now.
I look forward to future reviews.
I love Larissa's book! I'm so glad the characters of UGH will be in this series. I follow all the blogs and of course I follow Larissa as well. Thanks Bells and Tigris!
beckerjo(at)verizon(dot)net
This is one series that I CANNOT WAIT for! I so miss my demon brothers (boo hoo), but I'm sure the 4 horsemen will be a nice distraction.
lrjv329(at)yahoo(dot)com
I cannot wait to read this series! I blew through the Demonica series and was left with a void. This is sure to fill it.
Great giveaway! I've had Larissa withdrawals since Sin Undone! Can't wait to read this one!
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OMG!!!!! I can not wait may pee pants when it arrives on my Nook @ midnight!!!! Luv Ms Ione!!!!!!
HUGE fan on Ms. Ione!! Can't wait to sink my teeth into this spin off series! Lots of love for wonderful review ladies!!!
Big fan of larissa Ione!!! only recently started the Demonica series...can not wait to get to all the books!!!
Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!
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You can find our Blog info on the side Bar..... Big shout out to all who commented you guys rock!
Great review guys! Man I can't wait for this one. Larissa Ione is top notch, I know this will be another one worth reading over and over again :) Thank you guys
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Man I want this so bad! Thank again guys, you all are awesome :)
Hi everyone!!! Thanks so much for coming out to comment, and thanks, ladies, for the awesome interview!
I heart Larissa and her books!
Follower of all 3 blogs :-)
Stephanie G
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Paranormal Haven
Haven't I salivated over this one enough just by the sharing of snippets alone? No? Fine. I'm game. 'Course I'm game... ;-)
Follower of all 3 blogs and Larissa elsewhere.
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I can not wait to read this one!!!!!!! I follow both of you everywhere. Larissa is just the greatest-I love her books.
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Ohhh I love me some Ione! Her Demonica series is so damn good...big shout out to MY MAN (vamp/wolf) CON! Lord he makes my eyeballs sweat...
I can't wait to read this new series, Larissa is such an awesome author and really a nice person as well. She loves to chat with her readers online and is very down to earth, love that about her.
Nice review!
LOVE Larissa's books, cannot wait to get my hands on this one.
truckchick(at)hotmail(dot)com
I cannot wait for Eternal Rider!!!!
I love her Demonica series!
Thanks for the giveaway!
folksohana(at)gmail(dot)com
Cannot wait for another great ride from Larissa!
Sooooooo hot! I can't wait.
Hollybwright@comcast.net
I LOVE LARISSA IONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want. I need. This book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I win it, awesome, that would be awesome! But I will definitely be purchasing this on release day if not! ;)
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Larissa I love your books you are such a great writer whenever I start one of your books it doesnt get put down until I finish it .I cant wait to read Eternal Rider .Have a great weekend
Wanda
flanagan@mebtel.net
I'm so excited for this series to come out. Everything Larissa Ione writes is so incredibly good.
I love Larissa's Demonica series as well and hated to see it end. But if feels like forever waiting for the Four Horsemen. Eternal Rider, damn I can't wait. New follower to all blogs with GFC under Lucky47.
Great interview. Loved it.
Carol L
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I cannot wait for this book to come out. I wish it was out already!!!!
What a great review I love her books and can't wait to read this one sounds so good! Thank you for the great giveaway!
tishajean@ charter.net
I can't wait for this book, I loved reading the Demonica series.
cwilliams127 at gmail dot com
Sounds like a really good book.great review.
I am a follow of all 3 blogs
elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net
Wow! So much love for Larissa! I just bought "Pleasure Unbound" but haven't had a chance to start reading it. I'm so behind. I must start reading so I can be a part of the love fest. :-)
Great review.
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Want! Want! Want!
The Demonica series was teh awesome! I'm sure this one will be more so! :)
ferishia.1@gmail.com
I have been looking forward to this book. Thanks for the great review.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot}com
HOORAY!!! I'm so excited someone is doing a giveaway of this book!! I've been waiting and waiting. The Horsemen are one of my favorite subjects so I've been looking forward to this series since I first heard about it.
Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway and a HUGE thanks to Ms. Ione for putting up the copies of the book.
dreamblueye@hotmail.com
I'm following you all as well :)
Megan Marie
I am late joining this party...work has been pure eff'n hell lately! Anyway...I only thought I wanted to read this book before...now I am desperate to read this book!
I am thrilled to hear that we will get to see some of our favorites from UG!
Too bad I can't take the whole week off work next week just to read...there are enough good books coming out that it is absoloutly worthy of it!
Thank you! mmafsmith@gmail.com
Oh I give Larissa all kinds of love on Twitter and Facebook... So can't wait for this book..........
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!
Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.com
I am positive this series is going to be wonderful!!!
I follow :)
catslady5(at)aol.com
oh wow, a signed copy would be gorgeous *dreaming*
can't wait to read her new series!
greetings, Melanie
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This book sounds great and I would love to win a copy!
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I am So excited about Larissa's new series! I love the Demonica series and glad to hear the characters will play a part in the new books also. Fingers crossed that I win! Great review and I follow Larissa & you guys =)
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