Saturday, February 20, 2010

Books I've Read in 2010

I was talking to a friend of mine about the 2010 A to Z Reading Challenge and decided it might be fun to keep track of the books I've read this year. Who knows? Perhaps the titles or series will catch someone's eye :)

This list is only of books and novellas I've read and finished (though if I read an entire anthology, I list only the anthology title). It's alphabetized by author's last name with anthologies and books with multiple authors listed first.

There are many wonderful books on the list, but the ones with a ** by them are ones I highly recommend.

Books I've Read From January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010:
1. Bespelling Jane Austen by Mary Balogh, Colleen Gleason, Susan Krinard, and Janet Mullany
2. Better Naughty Than Nice by Vicki Lewis Thompson, Jill Shalvis, and Rhonda Nelson
3. Burning Up by Nalini Singh, Angela Knight, Virginia Kantra, and Meljean Brook
4. Daughters of Odin by Lyn Armstrong, Melinda Barron, and Ann Cory
5. Doms of Dark Haven by Sierra Cartwright, Belinda McBride, and Cherise Sinclair
6. A Highlander Christmas by Dawn Halliday, Cindy Miles, and Sophie Renwick
7. The Lady Most Likely…: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway, and Eloisa James
8. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith (audio book)
9. Silent Truth (BAD Agency, Book 8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
10. Turning Point (Tarot Café, Book 1) by Lynn LaFleur and Randi Monroe
11. Winner Takes All by Elizabeth Silver and Jenny Urban
12. Black Magic by Cherry Adair
13. Sex Therapy by Nadia Aidan (audio book)
14. Mardi Gras by Lacey Alexander
15. Deal with the Devil by Evangeline Anderson
16. More Than Friends by Evangeline Anderson
17. A Spanking for Valentine by Evangeline Anderson
18. Bittersweet by Maura Anderson
19. Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1) by Ilona Andrews
20. Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, Book 2) by Ilona Andrews
21. Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) by Ilona Andrews **
22. Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) by Ilona Andrews (re-read) **
23. “Magic Mourns” in the Must Love Hellhounds anthology (Kate Daniels, Book 3.5) by Ilona Andrews
24. Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, Book 4) by Ilona Andrews
25. Warrior (Blades of the Rose, Book 1) by Zoë Archer
26. Another Night, Another Dream by Mechele Armstrong
27. Another Dream, Another Reality by Mechele Armstrong
28. Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe
29. Ugly Duckling by Lena Austin
30. Perfect Storm by Jacqueline Barbary
31. Captured (Sons of Gunmarr, Book 1) by Melinda Barron
32. Come As You Are (Ghost Seekers, Book 3) by Melinda Barron (re-read)
33. Conjurer at the Crossroads (Ghost Seekers, Book 4) by Melinda Barron
34. Garden of Stone by Melinda Barron
35. Graceful Submission (Graceful Series, Book 1) by Melinda Barron (re-read) **
36. Graceful Mischief (Graceful Series, Book 1.5) by Melinda Barron (re-read)
37. Heart of the Bloodstone (The Pentagram Stones, Book 3) by Melinda Barron
38. Heart of the Bloodstone (The Pentagram Stones, Book 3) by Melinda Barron (re-read)
39. Blood and Fire (Blood and Fire Series, Book 1) by Mychael Black (audio book)
40. Blood Curse (Blood and Fire Series, Book 2) by Mychael Black (audio book)
41. The Lost Son (Secrets of Socendor, Book 1) by Mychael Black
42. Just Desserts (Table for Two, Book 1) by Scarlet Blackwell
43. Second Helpings (Table for Two, Book 2) by Scarlet Blackwell
44. The Vampire’s Prisoner by Scarlet Blackwell
45. Spiced Vanilla by Victoria Blisse (audio book)
46. Lisa’s Summer Cowboys by Talya Bosco
47. Lunches in Laguna by J.P. Bowie (audio book)
48. Devil In My Bed (The Runaway Brides, Book 1) by Celeste Bradley
49. Rogue In My Arms (The Runaway Brides, Book 2) by Celeste Bradley
50. Infamous by Suzanne Brockmann
51. Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
52. Practice Makes Perfect by Jenna Byrnes
53. Say My Name by Titiana Caldwell
54. My Reckless Surrender by Anna Campbell
55. Do Over by Mari Carr **
56. Rough Cut by Mari Carr
57. My Way to Hell (Hell Series, Book 2) by Dakota Cassidy
58. Fighting Dragons (Dragons, Book 3) by T. A. Chase
59. Revealing the Past by T. A. Chase
60. Fireworks by William Cooper
61. Shut Up and Kiss Me by Christie Craig
62. Demon Moon (Hawkins Ranch, Book 1) by Cameron Dane
63. Falling: An Erotic Love Story (Hawkins Ranch, Book 2) by Cameron Dane
64. ReneCade (Hawkins Ranch, Book 3) by Cameron Dane
65. Knowing Caleb (Hawkins Ranch, Book 5) by Cameron Dane
66. Devlin & Garrick (Seeking Redemption, Book 2) by Cameron Dane
67. Finding Home (Quinn Security, Book 1) by Cameron Dane **
68. The Ultimate Kink (Quinn Security, Book 2) by Cameron Dane **
69. Saying I Do (Quinn Security, Book 3) by Cameron Dane **
70. Saying I Do (Quinn Security, Book 3) by Cameron Dane (re-read) **
71. A Fostered Love (Foster Siblings/Coleman, Florida Series, Book 1) by Cameron Dane
72. Something New (Foster Siblings/Coleman, Florida Series, Book 2) by Cameron Dane **
73. Whispers by Kim Dare (audio book)
74. I Spy a Wicked Sin (SHADO Agency, Book 1) by Jo Davis
75. I Spy a Naughty Game (SHADO Agency, Book 2) by Jo Davis
76. House of Stone by Vaughn R. Demont
77. The Cinderella Substitute by Nell Dixon (audio book)
78. The Forbidden Chamber by Ella Drake
79. Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran
80. Truth or Dare (Dareville, Book 1) by Leigh Ellwood
81. Under My Umbrella (Fated, Book 1) by Karen Erickson
82. Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich
83. Punishing the Art Thief by Shoshanna Evers
84. Lily White Rose Red (Grey Randall: Private Dick Casefile #1) by Catt Ford **
85. All Lit Up (Pleasure Inn, Book 3) by Cathryn Fox
86. Driftwood by Harper Fox
87. The Hanukkah Surprise by Rebecca Lynne Fullan
88. Having Patience by Debra Glass
89. Her Five Favorite Words by Gina Gordon
90. Wicked Ride by Gina Gordon
91. Entropy (Terran Times) by Viola Grace
92. Sureblood (Borderlands, Book 3) by Susan Grant
93. Jolly Rogered by Xandra Gregory
94. Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold **
95. Poseidon’s Catch by Susan Hanniford Crowley
96. Lois Lane Tells All by Karen Hawkins
97. Much Ado About Marriage by Karen Hawkins
98. Bound by Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 7) by Stephani Hecht
99. Reborn in Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 8) by Stephani Hecht
100. Retribution in Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 9) by Stephani Hecht
101. Enslaved by Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 10) by Stephani Hecht
102. Running Hot by Stephani Hecht
103. Damsel in Disguise by Susan Gee Heino
104. The Virgin Pirate (Pirate’s Booty, Book 1) by Temple Hogan
105. Her Pirate Lover (Pirate’s Booty, Book 2) by Temple Hogan
106. Carnal Caresses by Desiree Holt (audio book)
107. Swingtime by Desiree Holt (audio book) **
108. Swingtime by Desiree Holt (audio book, re-listen) **
109. Veil of Night by Linda Howard (audio book) **
110. Biting Me Softly (Biting Love, Book 4) by Mary Hughes
111. Ravishing in Red (The Rarest Blooms, Book 1) by Madeline Hunter
112. Provocative in Pearls (The Rarest Blooms, Book 2) by Madeline Hunter
113. Sinful in Satin (The Rarest Blooms, Book 3) by Madeline Hunter
114. Illusions by Ann Jacobs
115. When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Eloisa’s Fairy Tales) by Eloisa James
116. Corralled (Blacktop Cowboys, Book 1) by Lorelei James
117. Romancing the Scone (The Matchmaking Chef Series II, Book 1) by Maddie James
118. Better Than Chocolate (The Matchmaking Chef Series II, Book 2) by Maddie James
119. Hard Candy Kisses (The Matchmaking Chef Series II, Book 3) by Maddie James
120. Two-Week Trial by Missy Jane
121. The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 1) by Sabrina Jeffries
122. A Hellion in Her Bed (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 2) by Sabrina Jeffries
123. How to Woo a Reluctant Lady (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 3) by Sabrina Jeffries
124. If the Red Slipper Fits… (In Her Shoes…) by Shirley Jump
125. Sex and the Single Earl by Vanessa Kelly
126. Scandal of the Season by Christie Kelley
127. Heat it Up (Out of Uniform, Book 4) by Elle Kennedy
128. Heat of the Night (Out of Uniform, Book 5) by Elle Kennedy
129. Hidden Desires by Elle Kennedy
130. “Shadow of the Moon” by Sherrilyn Kenyon
131. A King’s Ransom by Aislinn Kerry
132. Icing on the Cake by Shayla Kersten
133. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, Book 1) by Lisa Kleypas
134. Married by Morning (The Hathaways, Book 4) by Lisa Kleypas
135. Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, Book 5) by Lisa Kleypas **
136. “Vampire’s Ball” (Mageverse, Book 9) by Angela Knight
137. Master of Fire (Mageverse, Book 10) by Angela Knight
138. Charity’s Auction by Ashley Ladd (audio book)
139. You’ve Got Irish Male by Titania Ladley
140. Mirage by Lynn LaFleur
141. Only In His Dreams (Only Forever, Book 1) by Shawn Lane
142. Only For Him (Only Forever, Book 2) by Shawn Lane
143. Only His Heart (Only Forever, Book 3) by Shawn Lane
144. His One and Only (Only Forever, Book 4) by Shawn Lane
145. The Brazen Bride (Black Cobra Quartet, Book 3) by Stephanie Laurens
146. The Reckless Bride (Black Cobra Quartet, Book 4) by Stephanie Laurens
147. Indulge Me by Kaenar Langford (audio book)
148. Apocalypse Cowboy by Eve Langlais
149. The Dark Farewell by Josh Lanyon
150. The Darkling Thrush by Josh Lanyon **
151. Don’t Look Back by Josh Lanyon (re-read) **
152. Slings and Arrows (Petit Morts, Book 2) by Josh Lanyon
153. Other People’s Weddings (Petit Morts, Book 4) by Josh Lanyon
154. Somebody Killed His Editor (Holmes and Moriarity, Book 1) by Josh Lanyon
155. Strange Fortune by Josh Lanyon
156. A Vintage Affair by Josh Lanyon **
157. A Vintage Affair by Josh Lanyon (re-read) **
158. Vauxhall Vixen by Cindy Lee
159. Demon’s Fall by Karalynn Lee
160. Nana’s Little Black Book by Shannon Leigh (audio book)
161. The Year of Living Scandalously (The Secrets of Hadley Green, Book 1) by Julia London
162. Emerald: Rewriting History by EM Lynley
163. Sexy Lexy by Aurora Rose Lynn
164. Dalton’s Awakening by Carol Lynne (audio book)
165. Hell On Wheels (The City, Book 3) by Carol Lynne
166. Prince’s Donor by Sindee Lynn
167. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
168. Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
169. Forever Again by Matilda Madison
170. Finding Passion by D.J. Manly
171. Last Call by D.J. Manly
172. From Afar by Ava March
173. Straight Up by Deirdre Martin
174. Lunch is Served by Jude Mason (audio book)
175. Arrested Holiday by Lissa Matthews
176. St. Nacho’s (St. Nacho’s, Book 1) by Z.A. Maxfield
177. Physical Therapy (St. Nacho’s, Book 2) by Z.A. Maxfield
178. Jacob’s Ladder (St. Nacho’s, Book 3) by Z.A. Maxfield
179. The Marriage Ring (Scandals and Seductions, Book 3) by Cathy Maxwell
180. His Christmas Pleasure (Scandals and Seductions, Book 4) by Cathy Maxwell
181. A Promise of Tomorrow by Rowan McAllister
182. The Winter Queen by Amanda McCabe
183. Hard and Fast (Fast Track, Book 2) by Erin McCarthy
184. Hot Finish (Fast Track, Book 3) by Erin McCarthy
185. The Taking (Deadly Sins, Book 3) by Erin McCarthy
186. A Little White Lie by Mackenzie McKade
187. Kat Rides the Iron Men by Christine Michaels
188. Nothing Denied (Albright Sisters, Book 3) by Jess Michaels
189. Sun, Surf and Sex on a Beach by Tuesday Morrigan (audio book)
190. Reader, I Married Him by Janet Mullany
191. Tempting a Proper Lady (Brides of Nevarton Chase, Book 1) by Debra Mullins
192. Gentlemen Prefer Succubi (The Succubus Diaries, Book 1) by Jill Myles
193. Succubi Like It Hot (The Succubus Diaries, Book 2) by Jill Myles
194. Bait (Angler, Book 1) by Annie Nicholas
195. Gamble’s Game by Tara S. Nichols
196. Turn the Other Cheek (Sequel to Cheek to Cheek) by Chris Owen
197. Irish Kiss (Kissing Cops Series, Book 1) by Christa Paige
198. Star Spangled Kiss (Kissing Cops Series, Book 2) by Christa Paige
199. To Wed a Wicked Earl by Olivia Parker
200. Boy Toys by Brynn Paulin (audio book)
201. Kiss of the Rose (The Tudor Vampire Chronicles, Book 1) by Kate Pearce
202. Roping the Wind (Turner Brothers, Book 1) by Kate Pearce (re-read) **
203. Simply Insatiable (House of Pleasure, Book 5) by Kate Pearce **
204. Kiss Me If You Can (Bachelor Blogs, Book 1) by Carly Phillips
205. Love Me If You Dare (Bachelor Blogs, Book 2) by Carly Phillips
206. Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn
207. A Little Bit Naughty (Tahoe Nights) by Anne Rainey
208. Upon a Wicked Time by Karen Ranney
209. Raven by Dakota Rebel (audio book)
210. The Wager by Dakota Rebel (audio book)
211. Scandalous (Banning Sisters Trilogy, Book 1) by Karen Robards (re-read)
212. Irresistible (Banning Sisters Trilogy, Book 2) by Karen Robards (re-read)
213. Shameless (Banning Sisters Trilogy, Book 3) by Karen Robards
214. Fantasy in Death (In Death, Book 37) by J.D. Robb
215. Indulgence in Death (In Death, Book 38) by J.D. Robb
216. “Possession in Death” in The Other Side anthology (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. Robb
217. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts (audio book) **
218. Vision in White (The Bride Quartet, Book 1) by Nora Roberts
219. Bed of Roses (The Bride Quartet, Book 2) by Nora Roberts
220. Savor the Moment (The Bride Quartet, Book 3) by Nora Roberts
221. Happy Ever After (The Bride Quartet, Book 4) by Nora Roberts
222. A Groom of One’s Own (Writing Girls, Book 1) by Maya Rodale
223. Happy Birthday to Me by Megan Rose
224. The Homecoming (Shelter Bay, Book 1) by JoAnn Ross
225. Simon’s Fate by Rebecca Royce
226. Yes, Captain by Rebecca Royce
227. Jesse’s Hands by Emily Ryan-Davis
228. The Order of the Golden Rose (Siobhan Bishop Erotic Underworld, Book 1) by R. Paul Sardanas
229. Hel Hath No Fury by K.C. Sehlhorst
230. The Taste of Magick by Riley Shane **
231. Zeven Ways to Kill Your Lover (Division 8, Book 1) by L. Shannon
232. Club Shadowlands (Masters of Shadowlands, Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair **
233. Club Shadowlands (Masters of Shadowlands, Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair (re-read) **
234. Dark Citadel (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 2) by Cherise Sinclair
235. Breaking Free (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 3) by Cherise Sinclair **
236. Lean on Me (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 4) by Cherise Sinclair
237. Master of the Mountain (Mountain Masters, Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair **
238. Master of the Abyss (Mountain Masters, Book 3) by Cherise Sinclair
239. The Starlight Rite by Cherise Sinclair
240. Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changelings, Book 10) by Nalini Singh
241. Psyche’s Gate by Danielle D. Smith
242. Possession by Rosalie Stanton
243. Miami Heat by Savannah Stuart
244. Carrie’s Answer (The Worthington Group, Book 1) by Violet Summers
245. Temair’s Fyre (Queens of Merab, Book 1) by Violet Summers
246. Temair’s Rayne (Queens of Merab, Book 2) by Violet Summers **
247. Temair’s Aire (Queens of Merab, Book 3) by Violet Summers
248. Temair’s Earth (Queens of Merab, Book 4) by Violet Summers
249. The Journey (Queens of Merab, Book 4.5) by Violet Summers **
250. The Journey (Queens of Merab, Book 4.5) by Violet Summers (re-read) **
251. Nuriel’s Wolf (Queens of Merab, Book 5) by Violet Summers
252. Velvet Valentines by Violet Summers
253. Velvet Submission by Violet Summers
254. Willa’s Master (The House of MonMarte, Book 1) by Violet Summers
255. Under the Influence by VJ Summers
256. A Rogue’s Pleasure by Hope Tarr
257. All of You (The Lonnigans, Book 1) by Dee Tenorio
258. All or Nothing (The Lonnigans, Book 2) by Dee Tenorio
259. Kiss Me Again by Dee Tenorio
260. Love Me Tomorrow (Rancho Del Cielo, Book 2) by Dee Tenorio
261. Burn for Me (Rancho Del Cielo, Book 3) by Dee Tenorio **
262. Love Me Knots by Dee Tenorio
263. Shaken by Dee Tenorio
264. Tempting the Enemy by Dee Tenorio
265. A Wedding Story by Dee Tenorio
266. Blonde with a Wand (Babes on Brooms, Book 1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson **
267. Chick with a Charm (Babes on Brooms, Book 2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
268. Brazen Behaviour by Saskia Walker (audio book)
269. Lassoing Lara by N.J. Walters
270. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Deanna Wadsworth
271. Covet (Fallen Angels, Book 1) by J.R. Ward
272. Crave (Fallen Angels, Book 2) by J.R. Ward
273. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 8) by J.R. Ward
274. Dark Man (Blood Slaves, Book 3) by KyAnn Waters
275. Faery Surprising (Faerily Imperfect, Book 2) by Mia Watts
276. Freeze Frame (Faerily Imperfect, Book 3) by Mia Watts
277. It’s a Wonderful Fright by Veronica Wilde
278. Lessons from a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes
279. A Midwinter Night’s Delights by Kelli A. Wilkins
280. Once Bitten by Clare Willis
281. Nine-tenths of the Law by L.A. Witt
282. Emergency: A City Hospital Novel by Drew Zachary
283. Stud by Brigit Zahara

Monday, January 4, 2010

2010 A to Z Reading Challenge

I got this from a friend and decided it would be a fun challenge, so I'm keeping my list here.

The details:
- Duration: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
- Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet.
- You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title.
- For the letter X, any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable if you can't find on that begins with X.
- You can sign up anytime.
- Please only list books you have read. You can read them in any order.
- A book only counts one, so you can include a re-read the first time you read it.

My list - completed 03/30/10:
A - Another Night, Another Dream by Mechele Armstrong
B - Burn for Me by Dee Tenorio
C - Chick with a Charm (Babes on Brooms, Book 2) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
D - Demon Moon (Hawkins Ranch, Book 1) by Cameron Dane
E - Emergency: A City Hospital Novel by Drew Zachary
F - Falling: An Erotic Love Story (Hawkins Ranch, Book 2) by Cameron Dane
G - Gentlemen Prefer Succubi (The Succubus Diaries, Book 1) by Jill Myles
H - A Highlander Christmas by Dawn Halliday, Cindy Miles, and Sophie Renwick
I - I Spy a Wicked Sin (SHADO Agency, Book 1) by Jo Davis
J - Jesse's Hands by Emily Ryan-Davis
K - Kat Rides the Iron Men by Christine Michaels
L - The Lost Son (Secrets of Socendor, Book 1) by Mychael Black
M - The Marriage Ring (Scandals and Seductions, Book 3) by Cathy Maxwell
N - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
O - Once Bitten by Clare Willis
P - Possession by Rosalie Stanton
Q - Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
R - ReneCade (Hawkins Ranch, Book 3) by Cameron Dane
S - Saying I Do (Quinn Security, Book 3) by Cameron Dane
T - The Truth About Lord Stoneville (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 1) by Sabrina Jeffries
U - The Ultimate Kink (Quinn Security, Book 2) by Cameron Dane
V - Velvet Valentines by Violet Summers
W - The Winter Queen by Amanda McCabe
X - Sexy Lexy by Aurora Rose Lynn
Y - Yes, Captain by Rebecca Royce
Z - Zeven Ways to Kill Your Lover (Division 8, Book 1) by L. Shannon

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

My Top 16 Romance List: In Memory of Kathleen Windsor

I saw this on another blog and thought it was a wonderful idea. To quote: "On October 16, in honor of the birth date of Kathleen Winsor, author of Forever Amber, please consider posting your top 16 romance novels. Thanks to Maili for idea. If the thought of 'all time' faves daunts you, just post what strikes you as 16 of your faves on that day — no commitment to keep the list in perpetuity."

This list was hard to come up with, as I have read so many wonderful romances that have stuck with me over the years. But in honor of Kathleen Windsor, here is a list of 16 of my absolute favorites (with the reasons why), alphabetized by the author's last name:

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Austen’s novels are a treasure trove, but I forced myself to limit myself to picking just one gem. To perhaps my own surprise, I picked Pride and Prejudice. Though I love this book, I tend to list Persuasion or Northanger Abbey as my favorites. So why did I pick this particular classic? Because the love story never fails to grab me. Darcy and Lizzie’s road to love is filled with obstacles, mostly of their own making, but how can you not fall in love with two bickering souls who are so imperfectly perfect for one another?

2. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell: Though all of Campbell’s books are fantastic, her debut novel, Claiming the Courtesan, remains my favorite. Need proof? I own four copies of the book. Claiming the Courtesan is dark, no doubt about it. Justin is borderline villain for the first portion of the book, but not only does his behavior fit with the time period and his station, I was drawn to him even in his worst hour. His redemption and love for Verity comes through in the end, through no small amount of struggle on both their parts. This book is simply stunning and I loved it.

3. The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter: The hero’s an ass, the heroine is stubborn, and the battle between them is nearly worthy of Kate and Petruchio. So why do I love this book? I haven’t the foggiest, but there’s something about it that always makes me grab it for another read. The insatiable need to re-read this book, despite the flaws of all characters involved, earns The Sherbrooke Bride a place on this list.

4. Aidan & Ethan by Cameron Dane: There is nothing better than a well-written reunion romance and Aidan & Ethan tops my list as the best. Its heroes are devastatingly sexy and their road to happily ever after not an easy one. Past wounds must be dealt with and overcome and I could not put this book down until I saw that happen. In the increasingly popular subgenre of male/male romance, this book is unquestioningly my favorite so far.

5. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell: It’s a fantastic romance with 19th century social commentary in the backdrop. Though there are elements of Darcy and Elizabeth in John Thornton and Margaret Hale, North and South is no Pride and Prejudice (although if you like one, you will likely like the other). I fell for Thornton and Margaret’s arguing their way into love in this timeless classic.

6. Saving Grace by Julie Garwood: Garwood has a way of making me laugh, sigh, and fall in love with her characters, so it’s hard to pick just one of her books for this list. This book did all of the above, and has whisked me away for countless hours of entertainment with every read.

7. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon: For me, there is no picking one favorite with Kenyon; quite frankly it was hard enough to limit the number to two. Dance with the Devil is unforgettable to me, with its angry, distant hero who reluctantly falls in love with the one woman (or rather nymph) who is utterly perfect for him. I dare anyone to forget the bread scene (and most likely only those who have read the book will know what I am referring to).

8. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon: She’s a sweet, average, voluptuous heroine who’s been dumped by her jerkoff ex. He’s a drop-dead gorgeous Were-Hunter who thinks she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. Vane and Bride’s romance is one of the most tender, wonderful romances I’ve ever read and I never fail to think of it without smiling.

9. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas: And when he was bad, he was very, very bad. And when he was wicked he was better. Sebastian St. Vincent is one of the sexiest rakes in romance history. So who better for him to fall in love with than a quietly lovely, shy, intelligent heroine who stutters and that men don’t look twice at? This book, along with Quinn’s Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, is my go-to for comfort reads. It’s wonderfully written and has everything you could ask for in a perfect romance novel.

10. Born in Sin by Kinley MacGregor: Technically I’m picking three Kenyon books, as MacGregor and Kenyon are one in the same, but Born in Sin is one of my favorite historical romances and has to be on this list. Sin is a hero whose heart has been bruised and battered to the point he considers it dead. Good thing Caledonia convinces him otherwise. This book broke my heart and put it back together again, and there’s a scene in here every bit as unforgettable as the bread scene in Dance with the Devil.

11. The Flavor of Summer by Lyra Marlowe: This book grabbed my attention from the first and didn’t let go. Ariel and David are two of the sweetest characters I’ve ever come across and their story was a gorgeously written story of love and acceptance. I don’t know one person I’ve recommended this story to that hasn’t loved it.

12. Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn: The handsome, kind hero and the intelligent, ordinary-looking wallflower *sigh* It’s so hard for me to name the reasons why I love this story, other than the talent of Quinn and the innate likeability of Penelope and Colin. The best way I can put it is that Romancing Mr. Bridgerton simply sparkles.

13. Sea Swept by Nora Roberts: I picked up my first Nora Roberts novel when I was 12 and I’ve been a fan ever since. Like Austen and Garwood, it’s darn near impossible to pick just one favorite, but I had to go with Sea Swept. It’s sexy, heartbreaking, and utterly unforgettable, simple as that.

14. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh: I love, love, LOVE Singh’s Psy-Changeling series and Branded by Fire is one of my favorites. Mercy and Riley are both strong, dominant protagonists and they are perfectly matched with one another. They burn up the page, both in bed and out, and the book itself was fascinating from the first page to the last.

15. Cold as Ice by Anne Stuart: In the beginning of the story, Peter wouldn’t think twice about killing Genevieve; he’s that cold and, as an agent, it’s his duty to protect mankind, even if that means sacrificing one innocent. And yet they fall in love anyway. I love that Stuart’s heroes aren’t nice and her heroines are humanly strong (in other words, untrained civilians do not suddenly act like superheroes). Cold as Ice is fascinating, compelling, and, in my case, in need of a replacement after so many re-reads.

16. Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward: If ever a hero needed to find happiness, it’d be Zsadist. I fell in love with the scarred former blood slave in Ward’s first Black Dagger Brotherhood book, Dark Lover, and with his heroine in the second, Lover Eternal. Lover Awakened is a punch-you-in-the-gut kind of tale with the hardships both Zsadist and Bella face, but that makes the payoff with their love story is all the more worth it. I remember practically scaring a bookstore clerk with my enthusiasm when I bought the book and in the intervening 3+ years since I first read it, that enthusiasm has yet to wane.






Monday, October 5, 2009

Melinda Barron Book Order

Click on series title to jump to a particular reading order:

Ghost Seekers
The Pentagram Stones
Tygers Series
Graceful Series
Fingertip Fantasies
The Sons of Gunnmarr
Cat Shifter Series
Desires of the Lamp Series
Tales of the Magician Series
Doms of the Round Table
Stand Alones - BDSM
Stand Alones - Contemporary
Stand Alones - Futuristic
Stand Alones - Historical
Stand Alones - Paranormal/Fantasy



Ghost Seekers

Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Paranormal

1. Nuit Aux Trois
Devlin, Fletcher, and Quinn (M/M/F)

2. The Resurrection of Josephine
Martin, Noah, and Rumer (M/M/F)
My Review

3. Come As You Are
Franco and Tempest
My Review

4. Conjurer at the Crossroads
Pebbles
Note: Hero's name is purposefully omitted
My Review

5. Once Upon a Hereafter
Cameron and Bailey
My Review

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The Pentagram Stones

Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Paranormal

1. Amethyst Eyes
Kellen, Tobias, and Ansling (M/M/F)
My Review

2. Garnet Strength
Jalon, Cian, and Gelsey (M/M/F)
My Review

3. Heart of the Bloodstone (M/F/M)
Jessup, Regina, and Notus
My Review

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Tygers Series

Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Contemporary BDSM

1. Sweet Vibrations
Lake and Lucy

2. Sweet Perfection
Eric and Angelica

3. Sweet Silence
Diego and Sorcha

4. Sweet Awakening
Walker, Harper, and Oliver (M/F/M)

5. Sweet Redemption
TK and Helena
My Review

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Graceful Series

Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Contemporary BDSM

1. Graceful Submission
Toffer and Grace

1.5. Graceful Mischief
Toffer and Grace

2. Undercover Submission
Cedric and Kennedy

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Fingertip Fantasies

Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Contemporary BDSM

1. Transparent Illusions
Saffron
Note: Hero's name is purposefully omitted
My Review

2. My Kingdom for a Corner
Francesca

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The Sons of Gunnmarr

Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Fantasy

1. Captured
Rugoff and Venise

2. Enslaved
Benedikt and Lilliana

3. Hunted
Egill and Abella

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Cat Shifter Series

Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Paranormal

1. Cat Got Your Tongue?
Gaius, Parr, and Kalyn (M/M/F)
My Review

2. Nine Lives
Conner, Fox, and Ophelia (M/M/F)
My Review

3. Cat and Mouse
Simon, Jaci, and Josh (M/F/M)

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Desires of the Lamp Series

Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
Genre: Paranormal

1. Wish Me Up, Rub Me Down

2. Ailya Baban and the Cave of Pleasure

3. To Rub, Honor and Obey

4. Smoke, Fire and Desire

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Tales of the Magician Series

Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Paranormal

1. The Captive One

2. The Lost One

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Doms of the Round Table

Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Fantasy BDSM

1. Serving the Sword
Élan and Gwen
My Review

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Stand Alones - BDSM


Party Favor
Martie and Jovina (F/F)
Publisher: Loose Id

Searching for Pandora
Drew and India
Publisher: Blushing Books

Mastering Her Desires
Kenan and Piper
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Miss Marigold Misbehaves
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Master of the Sun
Silas and Calliope
Publisher: Loose Id

Desert Surrender
Maddox and Clarissa
Publisher: Loose Id
My Review

Binding Gillian
Brad and Gillian
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review


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Stand Alones - Contemporary


The Research Assistant
Aaron and Tiffany
Publisher: Blushing Books

Lily's Lessons
Chase and Lily
Publisher: Blushing Books

Fantasy Honeymoon
Cole and Elizabeth
Publisher: Blushing Books

Figgy Pudding
Preston and Alice
Publisher: Blushing Books

Secret Alliance
Seth and Kacie
Publisher: Blushing Books

Dancing in the Moonlight
Mick and Lucia
Publisher: Blushing Books

Secret Santa
Kris and Carol
Publisher: Blushing Books

Tricky Situation
Walter and Doreen
Publisher: Blushing Books

A Trick of the Moon
Dario, Maura, and Declan (M/F/M)
Publisher: Loose Id
Note: This book is loosely connected to the Tygers Series
My Review

Bound by Tinsel
Burke and Fallon
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review

The Pirate Wench
Royce and Melani
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Search Me Baby, One More Time
Bryan and Wren
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review

The Pajama Party
Dane and Maureen
Publisher: Aspen Mountain Press
My Review


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Stand Alones - Futuristic


Black Diamonds
Ferris, Tiny, and Savannah (M/M/F)
Publisher: Changeling Press
My Review


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Stand Alones - Historical


A Dusting of Syn
Keran and Syndra
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review

Compromising Liaisons
Sterling and Vesta
Ethan and Margaret
Calvin and Beatrice
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review


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Stand Alones - Paranormal/Fantasy


Through Traitor's Gate
Geoffrey and Sydney
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Jynxed
Asar and Jynx
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Three Ways to Wicked
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review

"Mist" (in the Daughters of Odin anthology)
Albert and Mist
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing
My Review

Waking Sebastian
Sebastian and Michelle
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

"Iaha's Story" (in the Siren's Song anthology)
Shedd and Iaha
Publisher: Resplendence Publishing

Garden of Stone
Remington and Ursel
Publisher: Changeling Press


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Please note: This page was written by me, so as always, please visit the author’s website for up-to-date, author-verified information as well as for information books that have not yet been included to this list.

http://www.melindabarron.com/

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Update

With real life being fairly crazy, I got a bit behind on updating around here.

Series and reading order for books by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Kinley MacGregor, J.R. Ward, Eloisa James, Sabrina Jeffries, J.D. Robb, Nalini Singh, Julia Quinn, and Angela Knight have been updated. The rest will be updated shortly and more coming soon :)

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

J.D. Robb Book Order

In Death Series

1. Naked In Death
2. Glory In Death
3. Immortal In Death
4. Rapture In Death
5. Ceremony In Death
6. Vengeance In Death
7. Holiday In Death
7.5 "Midnight in Death" (in the Silent Night anthology or the Three in Death anthology)
8. Conspiracy In Death
9. Loyalty in Death
10. Witness In Death
11. Judgment in Death
12. Betrayal in Death
12.5 "Interlude in Death" (in the Out of this World anthology or the Three in Death anthology)
13. Seduction in Death
14. Reunion in Death
15. Purity in Death
16. Portrait in Death
17. Imitation in Death
17.5 Remember When (Note: This book has been reissued as two separate books. The first half as Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts and the second half, which is set in the In Death-verse, as Big Jack by J.D. Robb)
18. Divided in Death
19. Visions in Death
20. Survivor in Death
21. Origin in Death
22. Memory In Death
22.5 "Haunted in Death" (in the Bump in the Night anthology or the Three in Death anthology)
23. Born In Death
24. Innocent in Death
24.5 "Eternity in Death" (in the Dead of Night anthology)
25. Creation in Death
26. Strangers In Death.
27. Salvation In Death
27.5 "Ritual in Death" (in the Suite 606 anthology)
28. Promises in Death
29. Kindred in Death
29.5 "Missing in Death" (in The Lost anthology)
30. Fantasy in Death
31. Indulgence in Death
31.5 "Possession in Death" (in The Other Side anthology)
32. Treachery in Death
33. New York to Dallas - My Review
33.5 "Chaos in Death" (in The Unquiet anthology)
34. Celebrity in Death - My Review
35. Delusion in Death - My Review
36. Calculated in Death - My Review
37. Thankless in Death - My Review
37.5. "Taken in Death" (in the Mirror, Mirror anthology)
38. Concealed in Death - My Review
39. Festive in Death - My Review
40. Obsession in Death - My Review
41. Devoted in Death - My Review
41.5. "Wonderment in Death" (in the Down the Rabbit Hole anthology) - My Review
42. Brotherhood in Death - My Review
43. Apprentice in Death - My Review
44. Echoes in Death
45. Secrets in Death
46. Dark in Death
47. Leverage in Death
48. Connections in Death
49. Vendetta in Death
50. Golden in Death
51. Shadows in Death
52. Faithless in Death
53. Forgotten in Death
53. Forgotten in Death
54. Abandoned in Death
55. Desperation in Death
56. Encore in Death
57. Payback in Death
58. Random in Death - My Review
59. Passions in Death - My Review
60. Bonded in Death - My Review (available 2/4/25)
61. Framed in Death (available 9/2/25)

Please note: This page was written by me, so as always, please visit the author’s website for up-to-date, author-verified information as well as for information books that have not yet been included to this list.

http://www.jdrobb.com/