Waiting on Wednesday: Blood of the Rose

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases!

I'm a big fan of Kate Pearce, I love paranormals, and I spent a lot of time studying Tudor England in college, so how could I not be looking forward to her second Tudor Vampire Chronicles book?

Note: If you're interested in Blood of the Rose, make sure you read Kiss of the Rose first.

Title: Blood of the Rose
Author: Kate Pearce
Series: The Tudor Vampire Chronicles, Book 2
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Signet
Release Date: 1 February 2011

Book Description (from Kate Pearce's website):

When Rosalind Llewellyn had to join forces with her enemy, Christopher Ellis to defeat a rogue Vampire threatening Henry VIII, their alliance led to a surprising passion. Reunited after a years separation, they face a new threat that could destroy their last chance at happiness.

Christopher is delighted by the spectacular rise at court of his friends George and Anne Boleyn. But Rosalind suspects Lady Anne is up to no good-she may even be a Vampire who’s bewitched the king. Now Rosalind must fight to keep Christopher from falling under the woman’s mysterious spell. It isn’t until Anne reveals a dark secret that Christopher awakens to where the true danger lies-and he begins to play a desperate game in order to save the woman he loves…

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My 2011 New (to me) Author Challenge

The challenge is to read 20 or more new (to you) authors in 2011. I'm hosting this challenge here at Wit and Sin, so here's my challenge info :)

CLICK HERE TO READ THE RULES AND SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE


1. Author: Robert Appleton
Title: The Mysterious Lady Law

2. Author: Erica Hayes
Title: Shadowfae (The Shadowfae Chronicles, Book 1)

3. Author: Lynne Roberts
Title: Creative License

4. Author: Michele Lang
Title: Lady Lazarus

5. Author: Cassidy Hunter
Title: Strange Familiar

6. Author: Beverly Rae
Title: I Married a Demon (Para-Mates, Book 1)

7. Author: LB Gregg
Title: Mistletoe at Midnight

8. Author: Allie Standifer
Title: Something Old (Wedding Belles, Book 1)

9. Author: Chloe Cole
Title: Naughty Godmother

10. Author: Ruth Sims
Title: Legend of Mountain Ash

11. Author: Alex Beecroft
Title: Inner Truth

12. Author: Lee Rowan
Title: Turnabout

13. Author: Gillian Palmer
Title: Under the Shadow of Your Wings

14. Author: Brian Holliday
Title: Home Cooking

15. Author: Rob Rosen
Title: Mister Right

16. Author: Sophia Deri-Brown
Title: Two Men: A Fugue

17. Author: Nigel Puerasch
Title: Stripes

18. Author: Rick R. Reed
Title: Morbidly Obese

19. Author: Nexis Pas
Title: The Song Inside

20. Author: Michael Gouda
Title: Hitched

21. Author: 'Nathan Burgoine
Title: Cakewalk

22. Author: Jamie Freeman
Title: Ships That Pass

23. Author: Bruin Fisher
Title: Work Experience

24. Author: D.C. Juris
Title: Even Guys Cry

25. Author: James Buchanan
Title: Touche

26. Author: L-J Baker
Title: Mallory's Gift

27. Author: Charlie Cochrane
Title: The Uneven Chance

28. Author: Neil S. Plakcy
Title: Honolulu Hula

29. Author: Julia Rios
Title: Elephants in Her Tea

30. Author: J.L. Merrow
Title: Aim Higher

31. Author: Lenore Black
Title: Ganymede

32. Author: Cerise DeLand
Title: Something New (Wedding Belles, Book 2)

33. Author: Joey W. Hill
Title: Board Resolution (Knights of the Board Room, Book 1)

34. Author: Em Woods
Title: Chocolate Dreams

35. Author: Paige Tyler
Title: Unmasked

36. Author: Jacquie D'Alessandro
Title: Hope Springs Eternal

37. Author: Diana DeRicci
Title: Beneath the Shield

38. Author: Jeanne Laws
Title: A Good Man is Hard to Find

39. Author: Vanessa N. Gilfoy
Title: Quest into the Forbidden (New Pangaea, Book 3)

40. Author: Michele Hart
Title: Zero-6

41. Author: Kate McMurray
Title: Kindling Fire with Snow

42. Author: Julie James
Title: Just the Sexiest Man Alive

43. Author: Adrienne Basso
Title: A Little Bit Sinful

44. Author: LB Gregg
Title: Mistletoe at Midnight

45. Author: Nicole North
Title: Laird of Darkness

46. Author: Destiny Blaine
Title: Steam Toys

47. Author: SL Majors
Title: Heat of the Night

48. Author: Gail Carriger
Title: Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, Book 1)

49. Author: Christine Bell
Title: The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale

50. Author: Sharon Ashwood
Title: Ravenous (The Dark Forgotten, Book 1)

51. Author: George Seaton
Title: Finding Deaglan

52. Author: Alissa Johnson
Title: As Luck Would Have It (Providence Series, Book 1)

53. Author: Kasey Michaels
Title: Dial M for Mischief (Sunshine Girls, Book 1)

54. Author: Olivia Waite
Title: Generous Fire

55. Author: Misty Burke
Title: The Madame of Gravestone (The Corset Chronicles, Book 1)

56. Author: Stacey Kennedy
Title: Whatnots & Doodads

57. Author: Jan Irving
Title: Ardent

58. Author: Patricia Coughlin
Title: Wedding Magic

59. Author: Cari Quinn
Title: Conquered

60. Author: Alix Rickloff
Title: Earl of Darkness (Heirs of Kilronan, Book 1)

61. Author: Melody Thomas
Title: This Perfect Kiss

62. Author: Samantha Hunter
Title: Dangerous Magic

63. Author: Rosalie Lario
Title: For Love of an Angel (The Fallen Warriors Series, Book 1)

64. Author: C.C. Galloway
Title: Hail Mary

65. Author: Shelley Munro
Title: Wanna Do Bad Things With You

66. Author: Cat Johnson
Title: Jared (Red, Hot, & Blue, Book 4)

67. Author: Kylie Brant
Title: Terms of Attraction (Alpha Squad, Book 3)

68. Author: Caroline Linden
Title: One Night in London (The Truth About the Duke, Book 1)

69. Author: DJ Gross
Title: Stolen Justice

70. Author: Nicole Sheldon
Title: Unlikely Protector

71. Author: Anna Lee
Title: As Time Goes By

72. Author: Miranda Baker
Title: SoloPlay (Come Again, Book 2)

73. Author: Gena Showalter
Title: Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, Book 1)

74. Author: Jill Monroe
Title: Lord of Rage (Royal House of Shadows, Book 2)

75. Author: Jessica Anderson
Title: Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows, Book 3)

76. Author: Nina Pierce
Title: Love’s Bounty (Tilling Passions, Book 2)

77. Author: J.S. Nichols
Title: Come Back to Me

78. Author: Jessica Sims
Title: Beauty Dates the Beast (Midnight Liaisons, Book 1)

79. Author: Addison Fox
Title: Baby It’s Cold Outside (Alaskan Nights, Book 1)

80: Author: Joleene Naylor
Title: 101 Trips for Traveling with a Vampire

81. Author: M.D. Grimm
Title: Psychic Moon

82. Author: Cat Schield
Title: A Win-Win Proposition

83. Author: Courtney Milan
Title: Untamed (Turners, Book 2)

84. Author: Evie Balos
Title: Give It To Me Spicy

85. Author: Leslie Kelly
Title: "Propositioned" (in Sand, Sun...Seduction!)

86. Author: Lori Wilde
Title: "Fevered" (in Sand, Sun...Seduction!)

87. Author: Megan Hart
Title: Bachelor Number Four

88. Author: Rose Pressey
Title: Rock ‘n Roll is Undead (Veronica Mason, Book 1)

89. Author: Stacy Gail
Title: Best Man, Worst Man

90. Author: Christina Henry
Title: Black Wings (Black Wings, Book 1)

91. Author: Dee Davis
Title: Deep Disclosure (A-Tac, Book 4)

92. Author: Ann VanderMeer
Title: The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals

93. Author: Jeff VanderMeer
Title: The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals

94. Author: R.J. Silver
Title: The Princess and the Penis

95. Author: Katie Reus
Title: Destined Mate

96. Author: Larissa Ione
Title: Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, Book 1)

97. Author: Anya Delvay
Title: What the Mistress Did

98. Author: J.L. Merrow
Title: Wight Mischief

99. Author: Karen Doornebos
Title: Definitely Not Mr. Darcy

100. Author: Gwyn Cready
Title: A Novel Seduction

101. Author: Anitra Lynn McLeod
Title: Far Too Human

102. Author: Dianne Venetta
Title: Lust on the Rocks

103. Author: Opal Carew
Title: Slaves of Love

104. Author: Amanda Usen
Title: Scrumptious

105. Author: Alisha Rai
Title: Hot as Hades

106. Author: Hope Ramsay
Title: I'll Be Home for Christmas

107. Author: Katie Lane
Title: O Little Town of Bramble

108. Author: PG Forte
Title: This Winter Heart

109. Author: Jenny Schwartz
Title: Wanted: One Scoundrel

110. Author: JK Coi
Title: Far From Broken

111. Author: T.D. McKinney
Title: Kissing Sherlock Holmes

112. Author: Terry Wylis
Title: Kissing Sherlock Holmes

113. Author: LuAnn McLane
Title: Hot Whisper

114. Author: Susanna Carr
Title: Hot for the Holidays

115. Author: Janice Maynard
Title: Hot Arctic Nights

116. Author: Sarah Beth Durst
Title: Drink, Slay, Love

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2011 New (to you) Author Challenge

I did this challenge last year and discovered some great new-to-me authors along the way, so I thought I’d do an official one this year. It’s a little late, but since challenges are for fun, why not go for it?

The Challenge: Read 20 or more books this year by authors you’ve never read before.

The Rules:
1. Post about the New (to you) Author Challenge on your blog.
2. Use the url from that post below in the MckLinky entry form at the bottom of this post so I know you’re taking part in the challenge and can stop by :)
3. Take the Challenge button (code below) and display it in your challenge post and/or on your blog’s sidebar.
4. On your blog, list the authors’ names and titles of the books you read.
5. Discover some great new (to you) authors this year!!!!
6. (Optional) Rate and/or review the authors’ work, letting other readers know what great discoveries you’ve made.

The challenge is retroactive, so the official dates are January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011

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2011 A to Z Reading Challenge

I did this challenge with some friends last year and it was a lot of fun so I thought I'd do it again :)

The details:
- Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
- 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:
Note: Challenge completed February 22, 2011

A - Aidan & Ethan (Seeking Redemption, Book 1) by Cameron Dane – 2/1/11
B - Black Point Forever (Black Point, Book 6) by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly - 1/8/11
C - Creative License by Lynne Roberts – 1/8/11
D - Dhampir, The by Angela Knight – 1/9/11
E - Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart (Love By Numbers, Book 3) by Sarah MacLean – 2/14/11
F - Forever Rowan (The Night Creatures, Book 2) by Violet Summers – 1/17/11
G - Good Man is Hard to Find, A by Jeanne Laws – 2/22/11
H - Hot Moon Rising by Desiree Holt - 1/14/11
I - I Married a Demon (Para-Mates, Book 1) by Beverly Rae – 1/13/11
J - Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James – 2/22/11
K - Kindling Fire with Snow by Kate McMurray – 2/22/11
L - Lady Lazarus by Michele Lang - 1/11/11
M - Mysterious Lady Law, The by Robert Appleton - 1/6/11
N - Naughty Godmother by Chloe Cole – 1/21/11
O - One Night Stand by Cassandra Gold - 1/25/11
P - Play of Passion (Psy-Changelings, Book 9) by Nalini Singh – 1/21/11
Q - Quest into the Forbidden by Vanessa N. Gilfoy – 2/22/11
R - Rebel (Blades of the Rose, Book 3) by Zoë Archer – 2/17/11
S - Scoundrel (Blades of the Rose, Book 2) by Zoë Archer - 1/1/11
T - Test Me! by Dee Tenorio - 1/2/11
U - Unmasked by Paige Tyler – 2/15/11
V - Vampire Voss, The (Regency Draculia, Book 1) by Colleen Gleason - 2/18/11
W - Waking Sebastian by Melinda Barron (re-read) – 2/22/11
X - Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci – 2/22/11
Y - Yes! by Kim Dare - 1/14/11
Z - Zero-G by Michele Hart – 2/22/11

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Books I've Read in 2011

Last year I kept track of the number of books I read and it was fun to look back at the end of the year and see what I read. So I'm doing it again :)

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). This year, the books are listed in the order I read them.

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

1. Scoundrel (Blades of the Rose, Book 2) by Zoë Archer
2. Test Me! by Dee Tenorio
3. The Mysterious Lady Law by Robert Appleton
4. Shadowfae (The Shadowfae Chronicles, Book 1) by Erica Hayes
5. Black Point Forever (Black Point, Book 6) by A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly
6. Creative License by Lynne Roberts
7. Shadow Marked (Demon Bound, Book 1) by Anna J. Evans
8. The Dhampir by Angela Knight
9. Simply Forbidden (House of Pleasure, Book 6) by Kate Pearce
10. Lady Lazarus by Michele Lang
11. Strange Familiar by Cassidy Hunter
12. I Married a Demon (Para-Mates, Book 1) by Beverly Rae
13. Yes! by Kim Dare **
14. Because of the Brave by Laura Baumbach, Z.A. Maxfield, and Josh Lanyon
15. Hot Moon Rising by Desiree Holt
16. Saving Jenna (The Night Creatures, Book 1) by Violet Summers (re-read)
17. Love Ahead: Expect Delays by Astrid Amara
18. Forever Rowan (The Night Creatures, Book 2) by Violet Summers
19. Instant Temptation (Wilder Brothers, Book 3) by Jill Shalvis
20. Master of the Sun by Melinda Barron
21. Yes! by Kim Dare (re-read) **
22. Something Old (Wedding Belles, Book 1) by Allie Standifer
23. Naughty Godmother by Chloe Cole
24. Play of Passion (Psy-Changelings, Book 9) by Nalini Singh
25. Two-Man Advantage (Seattle Marauders, Book 1) by Riley Shane **
26. One Night Stand by Cassandra Gold
27. I Do Two anthology
28. Something New (Wedding Belles, Book 2) by Cerise DeLand
29. Tears of Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 12) by Stephani Hecht
30. The Iron Duke (Iron Seas, Book 1) by Meljean Brook
31. Captured by a Rogue Lord (Rogues of the Sea, Book 2) by Katharine Ashe
32. A Biting Christmas Special (Biting Love, Book 2.5) by Mary Hughes
33. Board Resolution (Knights of the Board Room, Book 1) by Joey W. Hill
34. Aidan & Ethan (Seeking Redemption, Book 1) by Cameron Dane (re-read) **
35. Make Me, Sir (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 5) by Cherise Sinclair **
36. One Night Stand by Cassandra Gold (re-read)
37. Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven, Book 1) by Nora Roberts (re-read)
38. Something Borrowed (Wedding Belles, Book 3) by Desiree Holt
39. Chocolate Dreams by Em Woods
40. Demon Moon (Hawkins Ranch, Book 1) by Cameron Dane (re-read)
41. Midnight’s Wild Passion by Anna Campbell
42. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart (Love By Numbers, Book 3) by Sarah MacLean **
43. Unmasked by Paige Tyler
44. Something Blue (Wedding Belles, Book 4) by Desiree Holt, Cerise DeLand, and Allie Standifer
45. It Happened One Season by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D’Alessandro, and Candice Hern
46. Rebel (Blades of the Rose, Book 3) by Zoë Archer
47. The Vampire Voss (Regency Draculia, Book 1) by Collen Gleason
48. Beneath the Shield by Diana DeRicci **
49. Xavier’s Way by Diana DeRicci
50. A Good Man is Hard to Find by Jeanne Laws
51. Waking Sebastian by Melinda Barron (re-read)
52. Quest into the Forbidden (New Pangaea, Book 3) by Vanessa N. Gilfoy
53. Zero-G by Michele Hart
54. Kindling Fire with Snow by Kate McMurray
55. Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
56. Treachery in Death (In Death, Book 32) by J.D. Robb **
57. Boiling Point (Faerily Imperfect, Book 4) by Mia Watts
58. Afterlife (Knights of the Board Room, Book 4) by Joey W. Hill
59. One Night In Scotland (Hurst Amulet, Book 1) by Karen Hawkins
60. Scandal in Scotland (Hurst Amulet, Book 2) by Karen Hawkins
61. A Tale of Two Lovers (Writing Girls, Book 2) by Maya Rodale
62. Kiss of Snow (Psy-Changelings, Book 10) by Nalini Singh **
63. A Little Bit Sinful by Adrienne Basso
64. His for the Holidays by LB Gregg, Harper Fox, Z.A. Maxfield, and Josh Lanyon
65. Laird of Darkness by Nicole North
66. The Heat is On (Out of Uniform, Book 6) by Elle Kennedy
67. Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker
68. The Pirate Bride (Pirate’s Booty, Book 3) by Temple Hogan
69. Breaking the Rules (Troubleshooters, Book 16) by Suzanne Brockmann
70. The Vampire Dimitri (Regency Draculia, Book 2) by Colleen Gleason
71. Steam Toys by Destiny Blaine
72. Friction by J.P. Bowie, Jenna Byrnes, Jude Mason, Kim Dare, Ashley Ladd, SL Majors, and Cassandra Gold
73. Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, Book 1) by Gail Carriger
74. A Lady’s Wish (Rogues of the Sea, Book 1.5) by Katharine Ashe
75. The Ice Princess (Princes Trilogy, Book 4) by Elizabeth Hoyt
76. Snowball in Hell by Josh Lanyon
77. The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell
78. Breaking Logan’s Laws (Quinn Security, Book 4) by Cameron Dane
79. Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 9) by J.R. Ward
80. Ravenous (The Dark Forgotten, Book 1) by Sharon Ashwood
81. Finding Deaglan by George Seaton **
82. The Vampire Narcise (Regency Draculia, Book 3) by Colleen Gleason
83. The Dom Next Door by Violet Summers
84. Scorched (The Dark Forgotten, Book 2) by Sharon Ashwood
85. As Luck Would Have It (Providence Series, Book 1) by Alissa Johnson
86. Tempting Fate (Providence Series, Book 2) by Alissa Johnson
87. Come Unto These Yellow Sands by Josh Lanyon **
88. Dial M for Mischief (Sunshine Girls, Book 1) by Kasey Michaels
89. Bad Company (Bad in Baltimore, Book 1) by K.A. Mitchell
90. Dangerous in Diamonds (The Rarest Blooms, Book 4) by Madeline Hunter
91. Handcuffs and Ball Gags (Rawlings Men, Book 6) by Kim Dare
92. Come Unto These Yellow Sands by Josh Lanyon (re-read) **
93. The Hollow (Sign of Seven, Book 2) by Nora Roberts
94. Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet, Book 1) by Julia Quinn **
95. Generous Fire by Olivia Waite
96. The Madame of Gravestone (The Corset Chronicles, Book 1) by Misty Burke
97. Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Gwen Hayes
98. Handcuffs and Leather (Rawlings Men, Book 1) by Kim Dare
99. Handcuffs and Glory Holes (Rawlings Men, Book 2) by Kim Dare
100. Handcuffs and Headlocks (Rawlings Men, Book 3) by Kim Dare
101. Handcuffs and Trouble (Rawlings Men, Book 4) by Kim Dare
102. Should’ve Been a Cowboy (Sons of Chance, Book 4) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
103. Baby, I’m Yours (Southern Roads, Prequel) by Stephanie Bond
104. The Chase (Fast Track, Book 4) by Erin McCarthy
105. The Discovery (Queens of Merab 2, Book 1.5) by Violet Summers
106. The Search by Nora Roberts
107. Whatnots & Doodads by Stacey Kennedy
108. A Courtesan’s Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan
109. Ardent by Jan Irving **
110. Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, Book 1) by Elizabeth Hoyt **
111. Breaking Logan’s Laws (Quinn Security, Book 4) by Cameron Dane (re-read)
112. In Dreams by Nora Roberts (re-read)
113. Wedding Magic by Patricia Coughlin
114. Handcuffs and Megabytes (Rawlings Men, Book 7) by Kim Dare
115. The Pagan Stone (Sign of Seven, Book 3) by Nora Roberts
116. Tempting Trent (Sequel to Naughty Godmother) by Chloe Cole
117. Undercover Lovers by Dee Carney, Chloe Cole, Cari Quinn, and Dee Tenorio
118. Earl of Darkness (Heirs of Kilronan, Book 1) by Alix Rickloff
119. The Sweetest Tattoo (Cabin Fever Series, Book 1) by Cameron Dane (re-read)
120. Lord of Shadows (Heirs of Kilronan, Book 2) by Alix Rickloff
121. Hearts and Harbingers by Olivia Waite
122. This Perfect Kiss by Melody Thomas
123. Boss Man by Sierra Summers
124. Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads, Book 1) by Stephanie Bond
125. Baby, Come Home (Southern Roads, Book 2) by Stephanie Bond
126. Secrets of Bella Terra (Scarlet Deception, Book 1) by Christina Dodd
127. Chasing Alex by Riley Shane **
128. Dangerous Magic by Samantha Hunter
129. Last Night’s Scandal (Carsington Brothers, Book 5) by Loretta Chase
130. One Summer (Shelter Bay, Book 2) by JoAnn Ross
131. Lady Varney’s Risqué Business by Cerise DeLand
132. An Officer and a Millionaire by Maureen Child
133. Slave to Fashion by Debra Glass
134. Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane, Book 2) by Elizabeth Hoyt
135. His Wicked Revenge by Vanessa Kelly
136. For Love of an Angel (The Fallen Warriors Series, Book 1) by Rosalie Lario
137. Handcuffs and Spreader Bars (Rawlings Men, Book 5) by Kim Dare
138. Hail Mary by C.C. Galloway **
139. Cowboys Like Us (Sons of Chance, Book 6) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
140. Three Ways to Wicked by Melinda Barron
141. Stranger (Blades of the Rose, Book 4) by Zoë Archer
142. This Rough Magic (A Shot in the Dark, Book 1) by Josh Lanyon
143. The Last Lone Wolf (Kings of California, Book 7) by Maureen Child
144. Lord Langley Is Back in Town (The Bachelor Chronicles: The Standon Widows, Book 3) by Elizabeth Boyle
145. Wanna Do Bad Things With You by Shelley Munro
146. Jared (Red, Hot, & Blue, Book 4) by Cat Johnson
147. Shadowglass (The Shadowfae Chronicles, Book 2) by Erica Hayes
148. Terms of Attraction (Alpha Squad, Book 3) by Kylie Brant
149. Strong Arms of the Law by Cerise DeLand
150. New York to Dallas (In Death, Book 33) by J.D. Robb **
151. Cheri on Top by Susan Donovan
152. One Night in London (The Truth About the Duke, Book 1) by Caroline Linden
153. Black Jack (Scoundrels, Book 1) by Mari Carr
154. Stolen Justice by DJ Gross **
155. Seven Nights by Jess Michaels
156. Unlikely Protector by Nicole Sheldon **
157. Handcuffs and Megabytes (Rawlings Men, Book 7) by Kim Dare (re-read)
158. Handcuffs and Trouble (Rawlings Men, Book 4) by Kim Dare (re-read)
159. The Discovery (Queens of Merab 2, Book 1.5) by Violet Summers (re-read)
160. The Seduction of Scandal (Scandals and Seductions, Book 5) by Cathy Maxwell
161. Undercover Lovers by Dee Carney, Chloe Cole, Cari Quinn, and Dee Tenorio (re-read)
162. The Rebel (The Moorehouse Legacy, Book 1) by J.R. Ward (re-read)
163. Tempting the Enemy (Resurrection, Book 1) by Dee Tenorio (re-read)
164. Mummy Dearest (The XOXO Files, Book 1) by Josh Lanyon
165. Serendipity (Serendipity, Book 1) by Carly Phillips
166. Welcome to Paradise (Welcome to Paradise, Book 1) by Elle Kennedy
167. Deceiving the Protector (Resurrection, Book 2) by Dee Tenorio
168. As Time Goes By by Anna Lee **
169. I Spy a Dark Obsession (SHADO Agency, Book 3) by Jo Davis
170. SoloPlay (Come Again, Book 2) by Miranda Baker
171. Quick to the Hunt (Hawkins Ranch, Book 7) by Cameron Dane **
172. Full Circle by Avery Beck
173. Wanna Do Bad Things With You by Shelley Munro (re-read)
174. Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, Book 1) by Gena Showalter
175. Lord of Rage (Royal House of Shadows, Book 2) by Jill Monroe
176. Three Ways to Wicked by Melinda Barron (re-read)
177. This Rough Magic (A Shot in the Dark, Book 1) by Josh Lanyon (re-read)
178. Orgasmatron by Brynn Paulin
179. Packing Leather (Sun, Sea and Submission, Book 1) by Kim Dare
180. Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows, Book 3) by Jessica Anderson
181. Love’s Bounty (Tilling Passions, Book 2) by Nina Pierce
182. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood
183. Come Back to Me by J.S. Nichols
184. I Love the Earl (The Truth About the Duke, Prequel) by Caroline Linden **
185. In the Arms of a Marquess (Rogues of the Sea, Book 3) by Katharine Ashe
186. “The Upside of Fear” (in the Higher Learning anthology) by D.J. Manly
187. Don’t Mess With Texas by Christie Craig
188. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, Book 1) (re-read) **
189. I Love the Earl (The Truth About the Duke, Prequel) by Caroline Linden (re-read) **
190. Beauty Dates the Beast (Midnight Liaisons, Book 1) by Jessica Sims
191. Irresistible? by Stephanie Bond
192. Scandalous Desires (Maiden Lane, Book 3) by Elizabeth Hoyt **
193. Cross Bones anthology
194. Master of Smoke (Mageverse, Book 11) by Angela Knight
195. Baby It’s Cold Outside (Alaskan Nights, Book 1) by Addison Fox
196. 101 Trips for Traveling with a Vampire by Joleene Naylor
197. Psychic Moon by M.D. Grimm
198. A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield
199. Untamed (Turners, Book 2) by Courtney Milan
200. Baby, Don’t Go (Southern Roads, Book 3) by Stephanie Bond
201. Dream Warrior (Dark Hunters, Book 27) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
202. Aidan & Ethan (Seeking Redemption, Book 1) by Cameron Dane (re-read) **
203. Give It To Me Spicy by Evie Balos
204. “Folly” (in the Dream Lover anthology) by Kate Pearce
205. Sand, Sun…Seduction! by Stephanie Bond, Leslie Kelly, and Lori Wilde
206. Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage (Highland Pleasures, Book 2) by Jennifer Ashley
207. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron (Highland Pleasures, Book 3) by Jennifer Ashley
208. Silk is for Seduction (The Dressmakers, Book 1) by Loretta Chase
209. The Palisade by George Seaton **
210. Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, Book 5) by Ilona Andrews
211. Devil’s Kiss (The Hellraisers, Book 1) by Zoë Archer
212. Bad Moon Rising (Dark Hunters, Book 28) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
213. No Mercy (Dark Hunters, Book 29) by Sherrilyn Kenyon **
214. Bachelor Number Four by Megan Hart
215. Retribution (Dark Hunters, Book 30) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
216. Rock ‘n Roll is Undead (Veronica Mason, Book 1) by Rose Pressey
217. Blood Trinity (Belador, Book 1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
218. Best Man, Worst Man by Stacy Gail
219. Stark Naked by Desiree Holt
220. Spun by Sorcery (Sugar Maple, Book 3) by Barbara Bretton
221. Nuriel’s Cougar (Queens of Merab 2, Book 2) by Violet Summers
222. Alterant (Belador, Book 2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love
223. Clever John by Elizabeth Hoyt
224. The Viper (Highland Guard, Book 4) by Monica McCarty
225. To Wed a Wild Lord (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries
226. A Most Dangerous Profession (Hurst Amulet, Book 3) by Karen Hawkins
227. Black Wings (Black Wings, Book 1) by Christina Henry
228. Deep Disclosure (A-Tac, Book 4) by Dee Davis
229. Lord of the Abyss (Royal House of Shadows, Book 4) by Nalini Singh
230. The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals by Ann VanderMeer and Jeff VanderMeer **
231. The Princess and the Penis by R.J. Silver
232. Destined Mate by Katie Reus
233. Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, Book 1) by Larissa Ione
234. Taken by Passion (Wonderland, Book 1) by Jaymie Holland **
235. Claimed by Pleasure (Wonderland, Book 2) by Jaymie Holland
236. What the Mistress Did by Anya Delvay
237. Spells & Stitches (Sugar Maple, Book 4) by Barbara Bretton
238. Wight Mischief by J.L. Merrow
239. “Chaos in Death” (In Death, Book 33.5, in the Unquiet anthology) by J.D. Robb
240. Icebreaker (New York Blades, Book 10) by Deirdre Martin
241. Celebrity in Death (In Death, Book 34) by J.D. Robb **
242. No Shirt, No Shoes, No Spells (Mystic Café, Book 1) by Rose Pressey
243. Definitely Not Mr. Darcy by Karen Doornebos
244. The Closer You Get (Distance Between Us, Book 2) by L.A. Witt **
245. A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready
246. Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, Book 2) by Larissa Ione **
247. Blood of the Rose (Tudor Vampire Chronicles, Book 2) by Kate Pearce
248. Hitched (Faerily Imperfect, Book 5) by Mia Watts and Katie Blu
249. The Taste of Magick by Riley Shane (re-read) **
250. The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, Book 1) by Nora Roberts
251. Far Too Human by Anitra Lynn McLeod
252. Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
253. The Closer You Get (Distance Between Us, Book 2) by L.A. Witt (re-read) **
254. Lust on the Rocks by Dianne Venetta
255. Slaves of Love by Opal Carew
256. Holding the Dream (Dream Trilogy, Book 2) by Nora Roberts (re-read)
257. Finding the Dream (Dream Trilogy, Book 3) by Nora Roberts (re-read)
258. International Relations (International Relations, Book 1) by Riley Shane **
259. An Unexpected Gentleman by Alissa Johnson
260. Vengeance Paid With Blood (Drone Vampire Chronicles, Book 13) by Stephani Hecht
261. Good Will Shopping by Mia Watts
262. To Command and Collar (Masters of the Shadowlands, Book 6) by Cherise Sinclair
263. Scrumptious by Amanda Usen
264. Bad Boyfriend (Bad in Baltimore, Book 2) by K.A. Mitchell
265. Men Under the Mistletoe by Ava March, Harper Fox, Josh Lanyon, and K.A. Mitchell
266. The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James **
267. Through Traitor’s Gate by Melinda Barron
268. Blood Rose (Realm of Nine, Book 1) by Riley Shane **
269. Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor, Book 1) by Jill Shalvis **
270. The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, Book 2) by Jill Shalvis
271. Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, Book 3) by Jill Shalvis
272. Hot as Hades by Alisha Rai
273. Blue Moon by Mackenzie McKade
274. Velvet Memories (Club Velvet Ice, Book 4) by Violet Summers
275. Hitched (Faerily Imperfect, Book 5) by Mia Watts and Katie Blu (re-read)
276. Because of You by Cathy Maxwell
277. Slow Ride (Fast Track, Book 5) by Erin McCarthy
278. Winter Wonderland (International Relations, Book 2) by Riley Shane **
279. Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor, Book 1) by Jill Shalvis **
280. Small Town Christmas (Lucky Harbor, Book 2.5) by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay, and Katie Lane
281. Take Me Home Tonight (Welcome to Paradise, Book 2) by Elle Kennedy
282. A Clockwork Christmas by Stacy Gail, PG Forte, Jenny Schwartz, and and JK Coi
283. Kissing Sherlock Holmes by T.D. McKinney and Terry Wylis
284. Celebrity in Death (In Death, Book 34) by J.D. Robb (re-read) **
285. Mark of the Rose (Tudor Vampire Chronicles, Book 3) by Kate Pearce
286. Prior Sins by DJ Gross **
287. Princess Charming (Legendary Lovers, Book 1) by Nicole Jordan
288. Wicked Wonderland by LuAnn McLane, Susanna Carr, and Janice Maynard
289. Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst

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End of the Year Roundup

Well, 2010 was an interesting year in Reading Land, so I figured an end of the year roundup might be fun.

Number of books I read: 283 (a few were re-reads or audio books - list here)
Number of new-to-me authors whose books I read: 117 (list and quick opinions here)
Challenges I participated in: A to Z Reading Challenge (list here)

Now comes the fun part - taking stock and picking the best of the best :)

Favorite authors of 2010: Cameron Dane and Riley Shane

Favorite new-to-me authors of 2010: Cherise Sinclair and Dee Tenorio

My Top Ten Books of 2010
Note: Not necessarily all published in 2010 but all were new-to-me reads
Also note: The books are alphabetized by author - love them all equally

1. Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) by Ilona Andrews
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2. Something New (Foster Siblings/Coleman, Florida Series, Book 2) by Cameron Dane
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3. Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold
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4. Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, Book 5) by Lisa Kleypas
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5. A Vintage Affair by Josh Lanyon
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6. The Taste of Magick by Riley Shane
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7. Club Shadowlands (Masters of Shadowlands, Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair
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8. Master of the Mountain (Mountain Masters, Book 1) by Cherise Sinclair
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9. Burn for Me (Rancho Del Cielo, Book 3) by Dee Tenorio
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10. Blonde with a Wand (Babes on Brooms, Book 1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
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Review: Arrested Holiday by Lissa Matthews

Arrested Holiday by Lissa Matthews
Loose Id
Erotic Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 978-1-60737-899-0
Buy Link: http://www.loose-id.com/Arrested-Holiday.aspx

Decorator Holli always looks forward to the week between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s the one time of the year she takes a vacation and this year she’s headed to New York City to ring in the New Year with friends. At least, that was the plan…

When Michael pulls over a woman for speeding, he doesn’t expect to discover that she’s also wanted for fraud. He’s forced to put Holli behind bars and, to make matters worse, he discovers that the fraud charges are a mistake due to a clerical error. Unfortunately, with government offices closed, he can’t release her. He does, however, get permission to place Holli under house arrest until the mistake can be fixed.

Small-town Pennsylvania isn’t New York City, but Holli can’t bring herself to mind when Michael – aka Officer Hunky – offers to let her stay in his home rather than some nowhere motel. Holli’s first brush with the law might have been a mistake, but she fully plans on going for a second, far more personal “brush” with Officer Hunky.

Christmastime gets wicked in the delightful Arrested Holiday! I admit, the premise of the story made me raise an eyebrow, but hey, it’s fantasy. If you’re willing to slightly suspend disbelief, Arrested Holiday is one heck of a fun read. Holli is likeable, relatable, and has a few vulnerabilities that I found engaging. Michael, in turn, is every woman’s dream. He’s sexy, gorgeous, intelligent, and a gourmet cook. Together, Holli and Michael are hotter than any fire. In fact, put away the chestnuts and tell Santa to skip Officer Hunky’s chimney this Christmas, lest he find himself accidentally barbequed.

Arrested Holiday is a wonderful blend of naughty and nice, making it the perfect read for the holiday season. This is the first story I’ve read by Lissa Matthews and I will surely be coming back for more.

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