Book Binge has some pretty awesome guest authors joining us today. Sophie Jordan and Tera Lynn Childs both have books that are out that I have read and adored. I’m such a greedy wench too because I’m thirsty for more.
Sophie Jordan’s Vanish is the second book in the Firelight series and it picks up right where the first book left off. Jacinda is back home with the pride and she’s not one of the top draki’s anymore. She’s got a lot to make up for and nobody in her corner. Well, nobody but Cassian and the twists and turns this book takes will have you salivating for more. Sophie Jordan wrote a winner of a book and I can’t wait for more.
In Tera Lynn Child’s Sweet Venom, we meet Gretchen, Grace and Greer who are descendants of Medusa with trouble coming. Something’s not right and the three of them embark on a mission to find out what’s going on and they set out to try to find Gretchen’s mentor to help them keep the evil monsters from destroying the world. I’ve never been very interested in Medusa but I am mighty intrigued with the world that Childs is building with this series. This was the first book by her that I’ve ever read and I’m hooked.
Both of these books are out now so you don’t want to miss out because they’re enjoyable books and if you’ve got teens that are into reading paranormal YA fiction then you will win cool points if you pick these books up for them, I promise!
We’re thrilled to host Sophie Jordan and Tera Lynn Childs on their blog tour. Today they’ll be talking about their favorite romantic travel destinations so really, let’s get to it.
Favorite Romantic Travel Destination by Sophie Jordan
The best romantic destination? Well, it would have to be my honeymoon location – and that’s not just because it was my honeymoon and already romantic. I mean that helped, for certain – but I would have loved this destination if I was dragged there at age thirteen on a family trip, braces and pimple cream in tow. Everything about Barbados is lovely and romantic –it’s what an island paradise should be.
The beaches ….sigh. The water … amazing. The bluest blue I’ve ever seen, but also translucent. You can see all the fish swimming around you. And they’re amazing. Just so colorful. Everywhere you look, there are flying fish jumping in the water. Yes, it was a frequent dish on the menu, too. So yummy.
Pinks and creams and pale oranges are the standard for homes and buildings. Sweeping verandas and gently whirring fans. Exotic and lovely. It all seemed untouched by time. Bridgetown! Such an amazing port city. Restaurants and shops edge the water. But it felt so old world, still small, intimate. You don’t get a big city feel. In fact, the whole island felt like that. Untouched by time. Small and intimate. You could picture the carriages rolling down the cobbled streets. Gentlemen strolling in jackets and cravats. Ladies with parasols and vibrant gowns.
The vegetation is just amazing … monkeys hop high in lush branches and leaves. Bright birds and plantain trees abound. Even poisonous trees marked with paint to warn you! Yes, maybe not everyone would see this as romantic, but taking it as a whole … well, it’s like walking into another world. A past world. History is alive around you. I spent an afternoon strolling through an old plantation, certain I could hear the whispers of the past.
I’ve never visited anywhere like Barbados, and I’m determined to go back. I always tease my husband that we’ll buy a second home there someday. Hm, okay, maybe I’m not teasing. I’ve also determined to write it as a setting for one of my books. Hey … I would require another trip there for research, wouldn’t I? All right. Off to plot that book now.
Favorite Romantic Travel Destination by Tera Lynn Childs
The most romantic travel destination I can imagine is the South Pacific. Bora Bora to be exact. I’ve never been there, and I’m actually saving it for a very special occasion, but I’ve long fantasized about an extended vacation in paradise.
There are so many romantic things about the South Pacific. First, there’s the isolation. Not only is the region isolated from the rest of the world, but there are plenty of places to find complete seclusion among the islands. Undeveloped beaches, secluded coves, romantic picnics on sand-covered islands.
Second, there’s the natural beauty. Pristine white sands, gorgeous turquoise waters, lush tropical jungles. The islands of the South Pacific are covered in colorful flowers, and the waters are full of exotic sealife. And images I’ve seen of the sunsets are simply breathtaking.
Finally, I think the most romantic thing about the South Pacific is the slower pace. What is more romantic than spending time in a place where things move more slowly? Where it’s perfectly okay to lounge all day in your overwater bungalow, to stroll to dinner in a sundress, and do nothing more ambitious than walk on the beach or take a ride through the jungle.
Sounds like romantic paradise to me.
Barbados and Bora Bora? Both places are beautiful and the perfect romantic spot for lovers. I’d love to go to either places.
Huge thanks to Sophie Jordan and Tera Lynn Childs for stopping by our blog today and sharing their favorite romantic spots. If you haven’t already, go out and get their books! If you’re nearby and want to check these fabulous authors on their physical book tour, you’ll be able to catch them at the following places:
September 8 @ 7 PM Books & Co Dayton, OH
September 9 @ 7 PM Magic Tree Bookstore Chicago, IL
October 1 Austin Teen Book Festival Austin, TX
Thanks again for stopping by now it’s your turn lovely readers…
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