Showing posts with label KaSonndra Leigh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KaSonndra Leigh. Show all posts

Friday, April 10, 2015

Books: An Aria In Venice ~ KaSonndra Leigh


Title: An Aria In Venice
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Series: An Musical Interlude, boek 1.5
Publishing date: 13th, March, 2014
Publisher: Self-published
Language: English only
Number of pages: 380 p.
Age category: New adult, volwassenen
Other books in this series:
The Prelude, book 1
The Crescendo, book 2
The Dark Duet, book 3
The Finale, book 4 (expected 2015)

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Book promo: Dark Duet ~ KaSonndra Leigh



Title: The Dark Duet
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Serie(s): A Musical Interlude #3
Publication date: June 24th 2014
Publisher: Selfpublished
Language: English
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Other books in this series:
Prelude, book 1
Crescendo, book 2
An Aria in Venice

Monday, May 26, 2014

Reading update

Hi all!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I sure did, I did lots of reading, outside in the sun! Loved it, we had some great weather this week! But know it is raining yet again. Anyway I am half way through two great books! Below the two books I am currently reading.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Books: Dark Duet ~ Kasonndra Leigh ~ promo


Title: The Dark Duet
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Serie): A Musical Interlude #3
Publication date: June 24th 2014
Publisher: Self published
Language: English only
Genres: Contemporary, Adult, Romance
Other books in this series: see below

About Dark Duet

Family. What does that word mean?
Kindness. Generosity... Love? None of that applies to mine. 
I think we should try vicious, corrupt... Deadly. I am not an innocent.
I do not believe in fate. Revenge should have its moment to shine. I’ve been a slave to circumstance... A child of the shadows. Now, I embrace the gloom and thrive inside it.
Revenge. Love. Vengeance. Salvation. The battle inside me rages on. At least it does until one day when... I find her. I do not understand. I cannot allow myself to believe that... There is light inside the darkness. ~Nikolai Belikov

 ** This novel contains mature content. It is intended for an audience at 18+ years of age.**


So here is the beautiful cover in the third installment, Dark Duet, of the Musical Interlude series:

About Prelude (The Musical Interlude #1) 


After finishing design school six months ago, Erin Angelo left her tragic past behind in the States and started a new life in Milan, Italy. Burying the grief, silencing her demons, and living a life without any real attachments has worked well for her so far. But when Erin secures her first real job as a budding clothing designer, her controlled world is shaken to its core by the mysteriously sexy director of the local symphony.

Alek Dostov is a man who knows what he wants and how to get it. He’s successful, hot, the son of a millionaire, and women all over the world flock to see one of his performances. For Alek, Erin represents the ultimate challenge: sexy, smart, and unaffected by his charms…or so she thinks. Just like Erin, Alek avoids attachments that leave him emotionally vulnerable. But unlike Erin, his pursuit of all things pleasurable is ruthless.

Knowing how wary they both are concerning any kind of committed relationship, Alek finds a way to pursue Erin, satisfying the intense attraction between them without sacrificing the freedom they both enjoy. Sometimes the deepest passion brings out the darkest emotions. And Erin finds herself completely unprepared for the forbidden world of the young maestro and his truths and even his secrets, as she struggles to deal with her own.

Music, passion, betrayal and forbidden love spun together in one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Read my review here.

About An Aria In Venice (The Musical Interlude #1.5) 

New Adult Contemporary Romance
(Standalone)
Release Date: April 22nd, 2014

His goal…One night with the ballerina.
Her goal…To beat the player at his game.
The outcome...Something completely unexpected.

Adriana Dostov pegged Luca Martuccio from day one: gorgeous, talented, arrogant, a man who has had difficulty committing to one woman in the past. He is known in fashion circles as the player with a scandalous history. So when the girls in her ballet troupe suggest she gives up her virginity to him, she doesn't say no. But she’s not sure that a ‘yes’ is the right answer either. Yet, she can’t stop herself from making the offer... a one night stand in Venice.

Luca wanted feisty little Adriana the moment they first met - and he fully intends to have her, hence why he's agreed to accept her proposal. In the end, he'll get what he wants. No commitment. All sex.

But, as Luca discovers, there's more to the ballerina with the overbearing mother - and he can't help but care about the frightened girl behind those sad eyes.

Adriana discovers Luca isn't just walking sex on a stick - he has a wildly passionate side, a lost soul who has suffered just as much grief as her. And it could be, they're exactly what the other one needs. 

The Crescendo (The Musical Interlude, #2) 

He taught her how to walk outside the line. She taught him how to leave the past behind. In the end, fate brought them both together.

Six months ago, Erin Angelo was hired by Alek Dostov, the charismatic Maestro who hired her design firm, the same man who healed the wounds of her tragic past.

In the highly anticipated, reader requested sequel to THE PRELUDE, Alek and Erin are preparing to embrace their new life and love for music while nurturing Erin’s blossoming singing career.

But when a mysterious figure from Erin’s past walks back into her life, Alek and Erin’s belief that their love will conquer everything is put to the test. As Alek continues to struggle with the ghosts of his past and recent family troubles, Erin finds a way to reconnect with her fiancĂ©e. The couple set out on a tour of Italy, taking Alek’s music group to the next level.

But Alek’s mother, Katerina, has other plans in mind. She orders the tour manager to go along with them. Now, they will face new challenges while dealing with the pressures of their careers.

Buy the books on Amazon

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Swinging Saturdays #32 ~ The Book and it's soundtrack

Swinging saturdays is a musical meme hosted by Ice Cold Passion, to share our passion for music. The goal is to make a top 5 (or Top 10) for whatever genre or artist you like or get creative and share a theme based music top 5. For example a bookish soundtrack, funny songs, song to listen to on a rainy day top 5.

This week the book and it's soundtrack. Please note that these are non-official, these are the soundtracks I gave the books (well except The Twilight soundtrack, I think that was more Stephenie than me, but still it's really fitting. Also the one from Prelude is pretty obvious if you read the book).

1. Beneath The Surface ~ M.A. Stacie

Mika ~ Blame it on the girls ~ Pick up off the floor
The Prodigy ~ Firestarter

There were 3 main characters in this book, each one ended up getting their own song.

Blame it on the girls was Taylor's song. Taylor is CEO  together with his brother Kyran, of a big succesful company. He has it all but doesn't seem to notice nor appreciated. Blame it on the girls, describes a similar kind of men so that's why it became Taylor's song.

Dale just started a new job as Taylor's assistant. She's heartbroken and get's her heart broken yet again. Pick up off the floor is her story.

Kyran has a secret, to release all his anger and frustrations he fights, underground boxing it is.. Firestarter is a perfect song for when he is boxing.

2. Prelude ~ KaSonndra Leigh

Bette Midler ~ The Rose
Sniff sniff, this book was beautiful, so beautiful, that it brought me to tears. This song The Rose sometimes has the same effect on me.
I always get goosebumps and sometimes tears when I hear this beautiful amazing touching song. 



3. Blue Bloods ~ Melissa de la Cruz

Lorde ~ Royals
Blue Blood? Royals? Go figure! 


4. Divergent ~ Veronica Roth

Imagine Dragons ~ Radioactive
White Lies ~ Bigger Than Us
There's a line in Radioactive that hits the core of Divergent: "All systems go, the sun hasn't died".


5. Twilight ~ Stephenie Meyer

Well I'll let Stephanie explain this one!


So that's it for my Top 5!!!What is your Top 5 this week? 
Want to host Swing Saturdays next week? 
Send me an email: icequeensbookshelf@gmail.com. Would love to hear what kind of music you like!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

May Wrap up

May is over and hopefully June will bring nice weather and a Bachelor Degree and another round of awesome read! June is the Netgalley Month, meaning I will be reading from my Netgalley pile! But first let me share with you what I have read in May!

1. Killing Time ~ Daisy White

Great Time adventure, meet these wonderful time guardians!

3 Stars
Read the review Here

2. Hush, Hush ~ Becca Fitzpatrick

Fallen Angels Fun
3 Stars
Read the review Here

3. Prelude ~ KaSonndra Leigh 

Broken and in love, music, design and dance.

5 Stars!!!/Sterren!!!
 Read the review: Here

4. Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble ~ H.P. Mallory

Witchy fun, adventure!

4 Stars!!!/Sterren!!!
 Read the review Here

5. Matched ~ Ally Condie

A fascinating dystopian.

4 Stars!!!/Sterren!!!
 Read the review Here

6. Divergent ~ Veronica Roth

A page turner, action packed, dystopian with a hint of love

 5 Stars!!!/Sterren!!!
 Review coming soon.

7. Off Sides ~ Sawyer Bennett

Ice Hockey player rich kid meets Punky waitress musician

3 Stars!!!/Sterren!!!Review coming Monday.


Sunday, May 19, 2013

Books: Prelude ~ KaSonndra Leigh



Title: The Prelude
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Publisher: KaSonndra Leigh Books
Published: 5th April 2013
Number Pages: 222 p.
Series:A Musical Interlude #1
Age category: Adult
Genre Contemporary romance
Other books in the series:
An Aria In Venice, book # 1.5
Cresendo, book #2
Dark Duet, book #3

About The Prelude

After finishing design school six months ago, Erin Angelo left her tragic past behind in the States and started a new life in Milan, Italy. Burying the grief, silencing her demons, and living a life without any real attachments has worked well for her so far. But when Erin secures her first real job as a budding clothing designer, her controlled world is shaken to its core by the mysteriously sexy director of the local symphony.

Alek Dostov is a man who knows what he wants and how to get it. He’s successful, hot, the son of a millionaire, and women all over the world flock to see one of his performances. For Alek, Erin represents the ultimate challenge: sexy, smart, and unaffected by his charms…or so she thinks. Just like Erin, Alek avoids attachments that leave him emotionally vulnerable. But unlike Erin, his pursuit of all things pleasurable is ruthless.

Knowing how wary they both are concerning any kind of committed relationship, Alek finds a way to pursue Erin, satisfying the intense attraction between them without sacrificing the freedom they both enjoy. Sometimes the deepest passion brings out the darkest emotions. And Erin finds herself completely unprepared for the forbidden world of the young maestro and his truths and even his secrets, as she struggles to deal with her own.

Music, passion, betrayal and forbidden love spun together in one of the most romantic cities in the world.

This novel contains sexual situations and mature language. It is intended for an audience at 17+ years of age.
(source: Goodreads)

My Opinion

From the moment I started reading I was pulled in, the prologue the day Erin's life changed forever, had me in tears in no time. The story continues in Milan five years later at the fashion company she works for, and were she is about to meet her maestro. 

From there the struggles, embarrassing moments, hauntings of the past but also the passion starts. And oh man, that passion is the sexiest thing ever! Those scenes are to make you melt in a puddle on the couch.
I love the complexity of the characters, the secrets and pasts that slowly unravel throughout the story. Some of these events, I didn't see coming! The past of Alek is very interesting, turns out his father is not really an honest man.

The other thing that will keep you wondering is what happened after Erin lost her dad and sisters. What happened between her and her mother? I couldn't figure it out and was very surprised when I did. This book is not your average romance there is a lot of emotional scenes, and I cried several times (especially at the end).

Another lovely thing about this book are all the musical references, the usage of one of my old time favourite songs: The Rose - Bette Midler, and the internal monologue of Erin which had me laughing, crying and feeling all kinds of other emotions throughout the book.

Conclusions

This is a MUST READ and I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT! Beautifully written, funny, emotional and sexy as hell! 5 stars!!!


Quotes:

Erin: Well, it seems to me that the issue of dinner has already been handled. I mean, you're sitting right over here. Not too far away from me. That kinda takes care of issue number one. Don't you agree?
Erin: When inside I'm jumping like a bunny who found a big ass carrot garden.
Erin: Once you find the courage to open yourself up to something you've always  believed to be forbidden, then you never want to let it go. I always told myself that I would never give anyone this power over me again.

Music

Requim For A Dream Alex's music. 

Bette Midler ~ The Rose

The song Erin sing in the show.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Update! What am I reading this week?

Good morning everybody!

As you might have noticed I am making some changes to my blog, Facebook page Ice Cold Pasion.com starting wit a new name, new header and background. I now added some new details at the reviews as well, a cool new picture is added that will lead you to the author's website, and my five star rating system was turned from start to cool purple snowflakes! I also have a facebook-page now! You can like me on Facebook here:

So why haven't I added any new reviews lately? Well since I was photoshopping the whole weekend (which was a long weekend for me). I didn't get back to the books I was reading! So I'll give you an update on what's going on there now. Im reading three awesome very different books at the time:

Matched by Ally Condie, which is an interesting read sofar, the world mrs. Condie has created keeps you wondering, what if this would happen in modern days, what would it be like to have all creativity repressed, and not being able to create? The only problem I have with this book is that it is not a page turner, I can easily put it down, and the story is a bit slow.


Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, is enjoyable, a page-turner. But it is lacking great characters I think. The characters feel abstract and emotionally unattached at some points. I had really high expectations (high rating and good reviews) of this book but it is a bit of a let down for now. Maybe the ending will change my point of view. But for now it just doesn't add up for me.




I received a digital copy of this book via Netgalley! Thanks you very much Kasonndra Leigh Books for giving me the opportunity to read your awesome book!
And it is awesome so far. The Prologue had me on the verge of tears! But it is not all drama and tears in this book. Both main characters are such interesting people! One being a fashion designer, the other a maestro! Awesome and lots of music going on in this books as well. Loving it!