Welcome to 2014! Here’s
hoping that this year is filled with joy, much happiness, and success in any
endeavor you choose. At this time, I like to take a peak back at the year gone past, not at my life because frankly, that was pretty awful but at the books
that left a lasting impression on me. So without further ado, here are my
favorite reads from 2013. These are not in any particular order as I found it
impossible to pick just one as my absolute favorite. If you haven’t read these
yet, feel free to click on the title, read my review, then perhaps you'll find a new read for
yourself. I’d love to know what you think of any you choose to read. Happy
Reading Everyone!
The anthology VAMPIRES
GONE WILD containing: A FOREVER LOVE, a novella by Pamela Palmer
FIRST DATES ARE HELL, a novella by Amanda Arista
BLOOD AND WATER, a novella by Kim Falconer
- This
is one of the best compilations of novellas by four amazing paranormal romance
writers ever. I loved every story and even discovered a new author to read in
Kim Falconer.
COLLIDE, a Barker
Triplets novel by Juliana Stone – I loved this entire trilogy but there was something,
about Shane Gallagher, that just made me fall head over heels in love with him.
TOGETHER AGAIN, a Second
Chances novel by Peggy Bird – Tony Alessandro *sigh*
SECRETS OF THE SKY, an
Immortals in Alameda novel by Jaye Shields – the ending of this book left me
literally sobbing. I can’t ignore a book that does that to me.
ACADIAN WALTZ by
Alexandrea Weis – I loved every single word of this book. It drew me in and
when I was done, it left me begging for more. I still hope to see a sequel.
Hint, Hint Alex!
ONE GOOD EARL DESERVES ALOVER, a Rules of Scoundrels novel by Sarah MacLean – Pippa is one of my most
favorite heroines to ever grace a book. I loved, loved this book.
LOVE ON THE LINE by
Kimberly Kincaid – first of all, this was a debut, secondly, it was a novella, and thirdly, I had to read
it on my computer because I could only get a Kindle copy and I don’t have a
Kindle. I had to read on my Kindle app sitting in my desk chair, which is fine
for working but not for reading yet I was glued to this wonderful story from
the first page on. I was totally blown away by Kimberly Kincaid and became an
instant fan.
ANY DUCHESS WILL DO, a
Spindle Cove novel by Tessa Dare – I can’t imagine any series ending with a
more wonderful, touching, heartbreaking, and emotionally aching story than that
of Griffin and Pauline. It’s my absolute favorite Tessa Dare novel. Can’t wait
to see where she goes next.
SECRET MANEUVERS, an
Ex-Ops novel by Jessie Lane – this author or rather writing pair was new to me
but I’m now a huge fan. I loved the way this story unfolded with its two
separate views written in first person. Brilliant!
ANYTHING BUT SWEET, a
Sweet Texas novel by Candis Terry – I
loved, loved this story and so the only thing I can say is even after months
just thinking about Reno and his sad youth brings tears to my eyes.
HOW TO TAME A WILDFIREMAN, a Bachelor Firemen novel by Jennifer Bernard – Psycho, the hottest Fireman
ever! Need I say more?
THE WICKED WALLFLOWER by
Maya Rodale – enormous fun and a fabulous start to a brand new series from an
author who just keeps getting better with every book she publishes.
HARD AS IT GETS, a Hard
Ink novel by Laura Kaye – this was my introduction to Laura Kaye’s writing and
I’m forever hooked. This is a book that will grab you, drag you in and keep
there until the last emotionally sexy word.
Hope you’ve read all of
these but if by chance you haven’t, do!
Happy Reading Everyone!
I’m looking forward to what the New Year brings, how about you?
