Monday, January 6, 2014

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1) by Jennifer L Armentrout ~ Review & Giveaway

Source: Received a paperback ARC from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.

One kiss could be the last.

Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses.

Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever.

Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul.

But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.


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 My Thoughts:




5 stars - Totally in love with the sexy gargoyles and a certain smokin' hot demon...I mean this book!

Only the author that made aliens sexy could have me so in love with stony gargoyles and torn up and undecided over a love triangle.

I'm completely taken by this new world that Armentrout has created.  Once again, she has managed to take one twist to a modern world and come up with a totally convincing paranormal world.  Wardens have always been around but the world has only know for the last ten years when Hell exploded with too many demons to fight covertly.  I love how she adds the bigotry towards them by people who just don't have a clue what the wardens are actually doing.  It so mirrors reality.

Layla is half warden, half demon.  Unsure of who her parents are, she's not really part of either world.  Though she was raised to be warden since the age of seven, she struggles to keep her demon side in check.  Not accepted by most wardens, she relies on her adopted father and Zayne, his sexy warden son.  Her feeling for Zayen are much more than friendly but she can't offer him warden children and the relationship would never be allowed.  So their friends.  I don't buy it on either side.  Zayne is supposed to be courting another but he's resistant and he clearly has strong feeling for his Layla bug.  While we didn't spend a lot of time with him, it was clear their relationship is strong and I do really like Zayne.  I would be totally down for advocating for this couple if it weren't for Roth, the sexy demon.  I think this is the first time I have ever been so torn between which guy I think the girl should end up with.   I should know by now who I want to get the girl.  But I don't.  I really don't.

Roth made me nervous, he's a demon after all.  And not just any demon it turns out - but I'll leave that for you to learn.  But he's there time and time again to protect Layla.  He sees things from a little different point of view than she was raised with.  He makes her think and question.  Oh, and he can kiss her.  If she kisses anyone else with a soul - they'll die.  So those yummy kisses are quite convincing for his side.  But I couldn't let go of Zayne.  With the ending, I'm even more torn.

Yes, the ending.  Here's the deal, peeps.  The ending had me screaming and freakin' about how long I would have to wait to find out what happens next.  Cliff hanger?  Can you call it that? I suppose but it broke my heart and restarted it and then I just wanted to pout.  Only JLA could have the power over me to accomplish this.  I am torn up and unsure how to even pick up another book.  I needed book two - like the second I finished the first.

Oh course you MUST read this one.  It's so good.  I read it with my friend Jessica and it's a good thing because we were able to freak out together, discuss and try to figure out what comes next.  If you have ever read a JLA book and enjoyed it, then this one should be next.  If you love PRN, then this one should be next.  If you love to read, then this one should be next.


About the author:

# 1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer L. Armentrout Lives in West Virginia.

All the rumors you heard about her state aren’t true.

Well, mostly. When she's not hard at work writing, she spends her time, reading, working out, watching zombie movies, and pretending to write.

She is the author of the Covenant Series (Spencer Hill Press), the Lux Series (Entangled Teen), Don't Look Back (Disney/Hyperion) and a yet untitled novel (Disney/Hyperion), and new YA paranormal series with Harlequin Teen.

Jennifer also writes New Adult and Adult romance under the pen name J. Lynn. The Gamble Brothers Series (Tempting the Best Man/Tempting the Player) and Wait for You. Under her pen name, she is published with Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.




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Continuing my month of celebrating 3 years StuckInBooks, I have another giveaway for YOU!  

This one is international as long as The Book Depository delivers to you.

Pre-Order Paperback of WHITE HOT KISS!

Gonna be a new Favorite, I'm sure!




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110 comments:

  1. Congratulations! I really enjoyed Bitter Sweet Love, and I cannot wait to read White Hot Kiss

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  2. WOW!!!This is awesome!!!Congrats again!!!and THANK YOU!!!XD
    XOXO

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  3. Glad you loved this one! I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with JLA, I never know how I'll like one of her books, but this one seems promising. Congrats on the 3 years and thanks for the giveaway! =D

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  4. I am dying to read this! I just know I'm gonna love Roth and Zayne. The best love triangles are the ones that leave you torn. Great review!

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  5. Thanks a lot for this giveaway, Can't wait to read this book.

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  6. I already love both Zayne and Roth from reading bitter sweet love. I can tell this is gonna be tough

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  7. So glad this book is awesome! But what else is to be expected from JLA!

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  8. The moment I finished Bitter Sweet Love.. all I can think about is how can I get a copy of White Hot Kiss! WHK teasers are so... teasing! And I've heard a lot of good (and hot) things about Roth and his 'snake' :-)

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  9. Great review! I'm so looking forward to this one! I've got pre-ordered. Love her books :-)

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  10. I am SO dying for this book! Reading your review just made me even more excited and thanks Val for the giveaway! :) I LOVE ROTH ALREADY.

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  11. Would absolutely love a finished copy of this book! JLA is legit my favorite author FOREVER. <3 Thank you so much for the giveaway, Valerie and great review!

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  12. First, congratulations again. Second, i really want to read this book soooon! Gosh all the feels. :) reas bitter sweet love but instead of quenching the thirst it only made me parch more! Yikes. :)

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  13. Wow! 3 years! Amazing! And thank you for the giveaway! :)

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  14. Great post and give-away! Happy new year :)

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  15. Thanks for the giveaway! I love JLA so much and have been dying for this book!

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  16. I look forward to reading this book and thanks for the opportunity.

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  17. The book with a demon kiss is different in a very good way very original and should be a hit Thanks

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  18. I love Jennifer L. Armentrout and I will definitely be reading this and the blurb makes it even more intriguing.

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  19. I've been looking to read something from hers apart from her works as J.Lynn and this sounds like the series to jump into. The synopsis looks good and how can I not want to read it after your enthusiastic review. Thank you for another great giveaway.

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  21. Looking forward to this one. Actually I look forward to everything she writes!

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  22. This book sounds so amazing, and I'd love to read it. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  23. New JLA book? Heck yes! Thanks for the chance to win a copy, it sounds awesome!

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  24. I can't wait for this to come out!! Your review was fantastic and made me more excited! It seems that almost everyone loves both Roth and Zayne!

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  25. I am dying to read this series!! I love me some JLA!! Thank you for this awesome giveaway!!

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  26. Can't wait for this to come out.And thanks for the giveaway.

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  27. I'm pretty much counting down the days until this book is released. I can not wait to read it. After reading your review though I'm a little nerves cause I thought I would probably want Layla with Roth but your saying its a hard choice between him and Zayne.

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  28. AH! We need to discuss and fangirl together!! I was lucky enough to win an ARC and I am so torn on not having someone to discuss this with!!!!

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  29. Happy Blogoversary!!! here's wishing you many, many more! You've sold me on this book :) Definitely going to be adding it to my wishlist now! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. I'm new to J. Armentrout books and really want to win. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
    Dede

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  31. Happy Blogoversary! and thanks for celebrating with us

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  32. LOVE Jennifer Armentrout! Happy 3rd year of your blog!

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  33. wow 3 years is a major accomplishment! Thanks for all you do and congrats!

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  34. Can't WAIT to read another Jennifer Armentrout series! Thanks for the great giveaway! Happy Blogoversary too!

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  35. If anyone can make gargoyles work, it's Armentrout.
    Glad you enjoyed this!

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  36. I cannot wait to read this!! I absolutely love JLA!!! She is so awesome!! Thanks for the giveaway!!! :)

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  37. Argh now I'm even more excited to read this!!! I quite liked Zayne from what we saw on him on Bittersweet Love but Roth just had this appeal that I'm pretty sure I'll fall for, love triangles are too hard for me xD
    Can't wait to read it!!

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  38. This is perfect! Happy Blogoversary!! Thanks for sharing the love!

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  39. hmmm...to read or not to read? I really hate love triangles, but this is by JLA and so far I've loved most of her books.

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  40. I'd love to win and read this book

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  41. Thank you so much for the chance! I can't wait to read this book!

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  42. I'm so excited to meet the guys in this series. One of them sounds a lot like my sexy cuddle bunny, Seth.

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  43. Another awesome giveaway! I love Jennifer's writing.

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  44. Congratulations on 3 years! Awesome!!

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  45. Happy 3 Blogoversary! :)

    Great review! :)

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  46. I love JLA so much. MAN. Book crack. :)

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  47. Thank you for the amazing giveaway! :)

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  48. Congrats on making it 3 years! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  49. I knew you would love this. I'm so curious about it. I'm going to have to give it a try.

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  50. 5 stars!!! I'm so excited to read this series.
    Congratulations on making 3 years!
    Thanks for giveaway :)

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  51. This is a grat sounding one to try out. Thanks for sharing and congrats on 3 years.

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  52. Looking forward to this one. Thanks for posting.And Thanks for the giveaway.

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  53. I want to read this so bad!!! Awesome giveaway!

    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

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  54. congrats for the 3 years :D and thanks for the chance to win this book <3

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  55. Gargoyles, so cool! Can't wait to read this, and thanks for the chance to win!!! And congrats on 3 years, too!

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  56. Congrats on the 3 years!
    OH MY GODS, JLA IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS!! top posting amazing books!! It makes me happy.... that made no sense. Whatever! Wooo amazing giveaway!!!!!
    <3!!

    #Awesomeness.

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  57. I really want to read this one! Congrats on being 3!

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  58. Happy blogoversary! I'm quite excited for this book because it includes one of the lesser known mythical creatures :) But yikes! Cliffhanger ending D:
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  59. Thank you so much for the giveaway and Happy Blogoversary!

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  60. Absolutely love that cover so damn HOT!

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  61. Congratulations and thank you for this giveaway!

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  62. Gah! I need this book like I need air!

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  63. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I'm really excited about this books. Congrats on your Blogoversary!

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  64. Congratulations and thanks for an awesome giveaway.

    I was right when I though that the ending is going to be a cliffhanger but you're review makes me want to read it especially the love triangle. I guess this is another love triangle where it would be hard to choose whom you want the heroine to end up with.

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  65. oh gosh itchy fingers want. Swoon worthy. cliffhanger though? ughaaa

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  66. Congrats!!! I'd loved to read White Hot Kiss *-*

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  67. Congratulations on 3 years!
    Thanks for the giveaway

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  68. I love Jennifer L. Armentrout!

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  69. Congrats again!! :D and thanks for the giveaway <3

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  70. I love JLA!! and all the things I've heard about this one are awesome. I can't wait to read it!!

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  71. Congratulations on 3 years! AND THANK YOU FOR THE GIVEAWAY! I can't wait to have a copy of this book! And I hope I'll WIN! <3

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  72. THANK YOU FOR THE GIVEAWAY!!! I want this book so bad!!!

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  73. Thank you, for another amazing opportunity!!!
    Jennifer is awesome!

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  74. Thanks for the chance! I love Ms. Armentrout's stories.

    jmesparza821 at gmail dot com

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  75. Can't wait to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  76. I'd love to read this book. Thanks for the chance!

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  77. thanks for this giveaway opportunity and i hope i do because then this will be my first book from the author(sadly i haven't been able to read her works yet) :)

    Aparajita @Le' grande Codex

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  78. I am SO looking forward to reading this book! Thanks for the awesome review and giveaway! ♥

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  79. I've always loved JLA's books. From the blurb, it seems kind of original. Half gargoyle? That's new to me.

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  80. I read bittersweet love (book 0.5 in the series) and it was sooo good! I love the world Jeniffers created

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  81. Love JA,, especially her paranormal..

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  82. JLA is another author I haven't had the chance to read yet. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  83. Love Jennifer Armentrout! She is my favorite author, so I cant wait to get my hands on this book! Thanks for they giveaway!

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  84. Happy 3rd blogoversary and thank you for this giveaway!

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  85. This is awesome!!!Congrats again!!! CONGRATS and THANK YOU!!! XD

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  86. Happy blogoversary- thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  87. Congrats on 3 yrs!! And thanks for the great giveaways!! :)

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  88. Thanks for the awesome giveaway and congrats!

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  89. Love this giveaway! Jennifer is my favorite author ever xoxoxoxo

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  90. I haven't read Bitter Sweet Love yet, but I'm so excited for White Hot Kiss! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  91. Congrats on another milestone!! I'm not thaaaat big a fan of JLA cause I wasn't that into the Lux and Covenant series, but I'm a HUGE fan of Unchained. I went to read Bitter Sweet Love but the romance was a little overwhelming compared to the plot, plus my phobia of ARCs...I'm not sure if I should request an ARC from Netgalley. But your review!!! Haha I'm totally sold on WHK. I'm kinda excited for it now. Great review, Valerie!

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  92. Congrats on another milestone!! I'm not thaaat big a fan of JLA when I read the Lux and Covenant series, but I'm a HUGE fan of Unchained. I wasn't that sold on BSL, but reading your review got my hype for WHK up again! Great review, Valerie! Glad you liked it so much, and thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  93. Congrats on hitting 3 years Valerie! and sincere congrats on being so awesome for 3 years. =)
    Thank you for all the wonderful and generous giveaways!! THIS one....I'm DYING for more gargoyles!!

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  94. Gah! Super excited for this one! :) Also, happy blogoversary and wishing you many, many more to come! Thanks for a giveaway! :)

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  95. Gah! Super excited for this one! :) Also, happy blogoversary and wishing you many, many more to come! :) Thanks for a giveaway! :)

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  96. Great milestone! Happy three! I'm sure you'll be around for ten more!! I'm always a huge fan of your content.

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  97. Love love love Jennifer Armentrout!!favorite author ever!!!

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