Best Books of 2014

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...

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Review: Destiny by Vivi Anna

Destiny by Vivi Anna Series: The League of Illusion, Book 3 Publisher: Carina Press Genre: Steampunk Romance ISBN: 9781426895593 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N | Carina Press Five years ago, Sebastian Davenport tried to go back in time to reverse a fatal mistake, but found himself...

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Review: Sweet Harmony by LuAnne McLane

Sweet Harmony by LuAnn McLane Series: Cricket Creek, Book 7 Publisher: Signet Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9780451470485 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N When Cat Carson drops her record label and signs with an independent label based in Cricket Creek, it’s a huge upset in the...

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Review: Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis

Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis Publisher: Forever Yours Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9781455529636 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N Jill Shalvis Reading Order Mia Appleby finally has the life she always wanted. She's escaped her trailer trash childhood and built a nice life...

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Review: Lust on the Rocks by Dianne Venetta

Lust on the Rocks by Dianne Venetta Series: Gables Trilogy, Book 2 Publisher: BloominThyme Press Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9780983246435 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Attorney Samantha Rawlings knows that winning her current case will...

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Spotlight and Giveaway: Revenant by Larissa Ione

I love, love, LOVE Larissa Ione's Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series. Every book is dark, sexy, and action-packed. What's not to love? Revenant is no exception - Rev and Blaspheme were fantastic characters, and the supporting cast was out-of-this-world awesome (I might have even jumped up and...

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Saturday in Review

It’s update time again :) Below are the newest reviews I’ve written here on Wit and Sin. The master list and categorical lists on the right-hand side are updated as well. Reviews for upcoming releases: - Revenant (Demonica, Book 11/Lords of Deliverance, Book 6) by Larissa Ione (available 12/16/14) All other new reviews: - Scandal and the Duchess (Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 6.5) by Jennifer...

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Review: Revenant by Larissa Ione

Revenant by Larissa Ione Series: Demonica, Book 11/Lords of Deliverance, Book 6 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Genre: Paranormal Romance Release Date: December 16, 2014 ISBN: 9781455526987 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N Larissa Ione Reading Order HELL HATH NO FURY… For five thousand...

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Review: Scandal and the Duchess by Jennifer Ashley

Scandal and the Duchess by Jennifer Ashley Series: Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 6.5 Publisher: InterMix Genre: Historical Romance ISBN: 9781101615935 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N Jennifer Ashley Reading Order Scandal follows Rose Barclay, young widow of the Duke of Southdown,...

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Review: Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox

Baby It's Cold Outside by Addison Fox Series: Alaskan Nights, Book 1 Publisher: Signet Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9780451235213 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Addison Fox Reading Order When an inheritance mess leaves her best friend,...

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Review: Merry Christmas, Baby by Jill Shalvis

Merry Christmas, Baby by Jill Shalvis Series: Lucky Harbor, Book 12.5 Publisher: Forever Yours Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9781455531561 Release Date: December 2, 2014 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N Jill Shalvis Reading Order Wild child Chloe Thompson can’t believe how much...

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Review: Private Acts by Delaney Diamond

Private Acts by Delaney Diamond Series: Hot Latin Men, Book 3 Publisher: Delaney Diamond Genre: Contemporary Romance Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link While working in Ecuador, Samirah Jamison has vowed to stay focused, meaning no men allowed....

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Review: By Mutual Desire by Dalton Diaz

By Mutual Desire by Dalton Diaz Publisher: Ellora's Cave Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9781419941207 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Kelly and Ryan have been married for ten years, but though they love one another, Kelly’s afraid...

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Review: Since You've Been Gone by Elle Kennedy

Since You've Been Gone by Elle Kennedy Series: Welcome to Paradise, Book 4 Publisher: Samhain Publishing Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9781619214750 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 4 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Elle Kennedy Reading Order For the past year, Austin Bishop...

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases! I fell in love with Julia Quinn's writing many years ago (seriously, if you haven't read her Bridgerton series...do so ASAP. Run, don't walk ;)). JQ is still one of...

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Review: Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen

Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen Series: Marine, Book 2 Publisher: Avon Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9780380819188 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Lily Morrisette’s first thought upon meeting her roommate Glynnis’s brother? That he’s sexy...

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Review: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon Series: Dark-Hunters, Book 20 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Genre: Paranormal Romance ISBN: 9780312546595 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 4 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Sherrilyn Kenyon Reading Order William Jessup “Sundown” Brady was a notorious...

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Review: Far Too Human by Anitra Lynn McLeod

Far Too Human by Anitra Lynn McLeod Publisher: Samhain Publishing Genre: Male/Male Steampunk Romance ISBN: 9781609287641 Source: Publisher Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5 Original Review Link Book Purchase Link Jonathan P. Quiverbottom lives a solitary life, and he’s happy that way…for the most part....

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Waiting on Wednesday: One Song Away by Molli Moran

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases! Confession time: Molli is a friend of mine, so I may be slightly biased. That being said, One Song Away sounds sweet and utterly charming - even if I didn't know the...

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Monday in Review

It’s update time again :) Below are the newest reviews I’ve written here on Wit and Sin. The master list and categorical lists on the right-hand side are updated as well. Reviews for upcoming releases: - Make You Remember (Dumont Bachelors, Book 2) by Macy Beckett (available 11/4/14) - Midnight Action (Killer Instincts, Book 5) by Elle Kennedy (available 11/4/14) All other new reviews: - He’s No...

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Review: Make You Remember by Macy Beckett

Make You Remember by Macy Beckett Series: Dumont Bachelors, Book 2 Publisher: Signet Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 9780451465344 Release Date: November 4, 2014 Source: Publisher Buy it here: Amazon | B&N He’s about to make his own luck. Ten years ago, Beau Dumont made the biggest mistake...

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Blog Tour: Midnight Action by Elle Kennedy

If you’ve visited Wit and Sin in the past, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a huge Elle Kennedy fan. Her books are always engaging and hotter than hell, and they run the gamut from fun contemporary romance to dark and gritty romantic suspense. Ms. Kennedy’s Killer Instincts falls into the dark and...

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