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. Claire
My Review | Buy Link
2. Bitter Spirits (Roaring Twenties, Book 1) by Jenn Bennett
My Review | Buy Link
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
My Review | Buy Link
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
My Review | Buy Link
7. Make You Mine (Dumont Bachelors, Book 1) by Macy Beckett
My Review | Buy Link
8. A Marriage Most Convenient by C.C. Galloway
My Review Coming Soon | Buy Link
9. Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, Book 13) by Nalini Singh
My Review | Buy Link
10. Sin Undone (Demonica, Book 5) by Larissa Ione
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My Top Re-Reads of 2014
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
My Review | Buy Link
7. Victorian Valentine by Riley Shane
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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 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
My Review | Buy Link
4. Once in a Lifetime (Lucky Harbor, Book 9) by Jill Shalvis
My Review | Buy Link
5. One in a Million (Lucky Harbor, Book 12) by Jill Shalvis
My Review | Buy Link
6. Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley
My Review | Buy Link
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
My Review | Buy Link
10. Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson
My Review | Buy Link