With 2015 fast approaching (Can you believe it?), it’s time to take a look back and pick out the best of the best. 2014 was a bit of an uneven year for me in terms of reading. I read 159 books, some of them fabulous…and some not so much. I rediscovered my love of contemporary romance, the subgenre that first hooked me on romance novels in general. I also tried 33 new (to me) authors, and found some new favorites (Jenn Bennett and Macy Beckett are among my new autobuy authors). And finally, I participated in my fifth A to Z Reading Challenge, a challenge I always enjoy.
I read a number of excellent books this year, but I did manage to narrow the list down so I could spotlight the best of the best that I read in 2014:
Top Ten Books of 2014
Top Re-Reads of 2014
Honorable Mentions
Also note: The books are alphabetized by title as I love them all equally
1. Barefoot in White (Barefoot Bay Brides, Book 1) by Roxanne St. Claire
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2. Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, Book 1) by Jenn Bennett
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3. Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, Book 1) by Gail Carriger
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4. Festive in Death (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. Robb
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5. High Noon by Nora Roberts
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6. Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
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7. Make You Mine (Dumont Bachelors, Book 1) by Macy Beckett
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8. A Marriage Most Convenient by C.C. Galloway
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9. Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, Book 13) by Nalini Singh
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10. Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5) by Larissa Ione
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1. Decadence (Emerald Valley, Book 1.5) by Riley Shane
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3. Judgment in Death (In Death, Book 11) by J.D. Robb
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4. A Very Personal Trainer by Justine Elyot
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7. Victorian Valentine by Riley Shane
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1. Alpha & Omega (Alpha & Omega, Book 0.5) by Patricia Briggs
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2. Azagoth (Demonica, Book 10.5 / Lords of Deliverance, Book 5.5) by Larissa Ione
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3. Midnight Action (Killer Instincts, Book 5) by Elle Kennedy
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4. Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor, Book 9) by Jill Shalvis
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5. One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, Book 12) by Jill Shalvis
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6. Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley
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7. Show Me, Baby (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 9) by Cherise Sinclair
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8. The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman
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9. This Is Who I Am (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 7) by Cherise Sinclair
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10. Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson
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I read a number of excellent books this year, but I did manage to narrow the list down so I could spotlight the best of the best that I read in 2014:
Top Ten Books of 2014
Top Re-Reads of 2014
Honorable Mentions
My Top Ten Books of 2014
Note: Not necessarily all published in 2014, but all were new-to-me readsAlso note: The books are alphabetized by title as I love them all equally
1. Barefoot in White (Barefoot Bay Brides, Book 1) by Roxanne St. ClaireMy Review | Buy Link
2. Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, Book 1) by Jenn BennettMy Review | Buy Link
3. Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, Book 1) by Gail CarrigerBuy Link
4. Festive in Death (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. RobbMy Review | Buy Link
5. High Noon by Nora RobertsBuy Link
6. Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie BroshMy Review | Buy Link
7. Make You Mine (Dumont Bachelors, Book 1) by Macy BeckettMy Review | Buy Link
8. A Marriage Most Convenient by C.C. GallowayMy Review Coming Soon | Buy Link
9. Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, Book 13) by Nalini SinghMy Review | Buy Link
10. Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5) by Larissa IoneBuy Link
My Top Re-Reads of 2014
1. Decadence (Emerald Valley, Book 1.5) by Riley ShaneBuy Link
3. Judgment in Death (In Death, Book 11) by J.D. RobbBuy Link
4. A Very Personal Trainer by Justine ElyotMy Review | Buy Link
7. Victorian Valentine by Riley ShaneBuy Link
Honorable Mentions
These books were also new-to-me reads in 2014 and they barely missed making my top ten list. 1. Alpha & Omega (Alpha & Omega, Book 0.5) by Patricia BriggsBuy Link
2. Azagoth (Demonica, Book 10.5 / Lords of Deliverance, Book 5.5) by Larissa IoneBuy Link
3. Midnight Action (Killer Instincts, Book 5) by Elle KennedyMy Review | Buy Link
4. Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor, Book 9) by Jill ShalvisMy Review | Buy Link
5. One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, Book 12) by Jill ShalvisMy Review | Buy Link
6. Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer AshleyMy Review | Buy Link
7. Show Me, Baby (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 9) by Cherise SinclairBuy Link
8. The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew InmanBuy Link
9. This Is Who I Am (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 7) by Cherise SinclairMy Review | Buy Link
10. Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri WilsonMy Review | Buy Link
1. 10 Ways to Steal Your Lover (Love By Numbers, Book 1) by Dee Tenorio
2. Bed, Breakfast and Bondage (Emerald Valley, Book 1) by Riley Shane
3. Boris and Bella by Carolyn Crimi (illustrations by Gris Grimly)
4. Bound Hearts (Portland Tide, Book 2) by C.C. Galloway
5. The Card by George Seaton
6. Family by Lynley Wayne
7. Family Is Forever by Anna Lee
8. Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, Book 6) by Jill Shalvis
9. The Good Life by Diana DeRicci
10. The Gravedigger’s Brawl by Abigail Roux
11. In the Penalty Box (Seattle Marauders, Book 2) by Riley Shane
12. Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane, Book 5) by Elizabeth Hoyt
13. Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift (Highland Pleasures, Book 4.5) by Jennifer Ashley
14. The Prince of Galerir (The Galerir Saga, Book 1) by Anna Lee
15. Rogue Rider (Lords of Deliverance, Book 4) by Lairssa Ione
16. Rules Are Made to Be Broken (Lines of Marsden, Book 1) by N.J. Nielsen
17. Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 by Gail Carriger
18. Three Schemes and a Scandal (Writing Girls, Book 3.5) by Maya Rodale
19. Victorian Valentine by Riley Shane
20. The Virgin’s Revenge (Rancho del Cielo, Book 4) by Dee Tenorio
1. Conspiracy in Death (In Death, Book 8) by J.D. Robb
2. Glory in Death (In Death, Book 2) by J.D. Robb
3. The Lady Most Likely… by Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway, and Eloisa James
4. Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) by J.D. Robb
5. The Next Always (Inn Boonsboro, Book 1) by Nora Roberts
6. Purity in Death (In Death, Book 15) by J.D. Robb
1. Born to Be Wild (Welcome to Paradise, Book 3) by Elle Kennedy
2. Christmas Hopes by Anna Lee
3. Loving Him
4. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
5. Too Hot to Touch (Rising Star Chef, Book 1) by Louisa Edwards
6. Wicked Appetite (Lizzy & Diesel, Book 1) by Janet Evanovich