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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2016

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

Time to spread the love!! In honor of it being Valentine's Day ... here is a list (in no particular order) of book couples that I thoroughly enjoyed reading about this past year (from February 2015 - January 2016):

means that I gave the couple's novel a 5 star rating
-- Read more about the novel (and a teaser or two) that each couple is in by clicking their title links --
ALSO -- Be sure to check out the Giveaway at the bottom of this post!! [Giveaway will run from February 14 - 17, 2016]


-- Click here to check out my best couple list for 2015. --

CONGRATS TO SUNNY, MICHAEL, & Lynda Simmons, Author!! See our Congratulations Post here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-ultimate-best-book-couple.html

Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, February 19, 2016



Giveaway!! : -- Now closed. Thank you to those who participated!! --


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Sunday, June 7, 2015

2015 100+ Reading Challenge

Check out my previous challenges:
2014 100+ Reading Challenge
2013 100+ Reading Challenge
2012 100+ Reading Challenge
2011 100+ Reading Challenge
2010 100+ Reading Challenge


Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2015. Anyway ... here we go:

    -- January 2015 --
  1. "Not Broken" [True Destiny Series, Book 5] by Dana Marie Bell
  2. "Finding Hope" [Nugget Series, Book 2] by Stacy Finz
  3. "Rebecca" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 4] by Celia Kyle
  4. "The Baron’s Betrayal" [Marriage Mart Mayhem Series, Book 4] by Callie Hutton
  5. "Redeeming Rue" [Ashland Pride Series, Book 4] by R. E. Butler
  6. "Dark Heat" [Dark Kings Series, Books 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, & 0.4] by Donna Grant
    1. "Dark Craving" [Dark Kings Series, Book 0.1] by Donna Grant
    2. "Night’s Awakening" [Dark Kings Series, Book 0.2] by Donna Grant
    3. "Dawn’s Desire" [Dark Kings Series, Book 0.3] by Donna Grant
    4. "Passion’s Claim" [Dark Kings Series, Book 0.4] by Donna Grant
  7. "Huckleberry Spring" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 4] by Jennifer Beckstrand
  8. "Lorelei" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 5] by Celia Kyle
  9. "Beyond All Dreams" by Elizabeth Camden
  10. "Just the Way You Aren't" by Lynda Simmons
  11. -- February 2015 --
  12. "The Dandelion Field" by Kathryn Springer
  13. "Scandal on His Doorstep" [A Most Peculiar Season Series, Book 2] by Deborah Hale
  14. "Bridges Burned" [Going Down In Flames Series, Book 2] by Chris Cannon
  15. "Paper or Plastic" by Vivi Barnes
  16. "The Hot Streak: A Baseball Romance" by Cecilia Tan
  17. "Her Forbidden Cowboy" [Moonlight Beach Bachelors Series, Book 1] by Charlene Sands
  18. "Baby Twins to Bind Them" by Carol Marinelli
  19. "Heart of Steel" by Elizabeth Einspanier
  20. "Texas Mail Order Bride" [Bachelors of Battle Creek Series, Book 1] by Linda Broday
  21. "Not Quite Darcy" by Terri Meeker
  22. "This Heart of Mine" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak
  23. "The Trouble with Texas Cowboys" [Burnt Boot, Texas Series, Book 2] by Carolyn Brown
  24. "The Sheikh's Sinful Seduction" [Seven Sexy Sins Series, Book 2] by Dani Collins
  25. "Long Walk Home" by Lilian Darcy
  26. -- March 2015 --
  27. "A Texas Holiday Miracle" by Linda Warren
  28. "Copper King" [Takhini Shifters Series, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
  29. "How to Catch a Prince" [Royal Wedding Series, Book 3] by Rachel Hauck
  30. "Dragon Wife" [Dragon Clan Series, Book 1] by Diana Green
  31. "The One You Want" [The Original Heartbreakers Series, Book 0.5] by Gena Showalter
  32. "A Snowflake's Chance in Hell" by Amy Romine
  33. "My Heart Laid Bear" [Blue Moon Junction Series, Book 4] by Georgette St. Clair
  34. "First Blood" [Linked Series, Book 2] by Judy Serrano
  35. "Cowboy Seeks a Bride" [Four Stones Ranch Series, Book 2] by Louise M. Gouge
  36. "Caller of Light" by T. J. Shaw
  37. "My Highland Lover" [Highland Heart Series, Book 1] by Maeve Greyson
  38. "Cowboy Delight" [Cowboy Heaven Series, Book 0.5] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)
  39. "The Promise of Palm Grove" [Amish Brides of Pinecraft Series, Book 1] by Shelley Shepard Gray (aka Shelley Gray)
  40. "Full Contact" [Redemption Series, Book 3] by Sarah Castille
  41. "The Earl’s Defiant Wallflower" [Dukes of War Series, Book 1] by Erica Ridley
  42. "The Hero" [Hot Aussie Heroes Series, Book 2] by Amy Andrews
  43. "Wagon Train Cinderella" by Shirley Kennedy
  44. "Kiss the Earl" [Geek Girls Series, Book 3] by Gina Lamm (aka Regina Cole)
  45. -- April 2015 --
  46. "Triple the Fun" [Billionaires and Babies Series & Kings of California Series, Book 16] by Maureen Child (aka Ann Carberry, Kathleen Kane, & Sarah Hart)
  47. "His Perfect Wolf" [Mystic Wolves Series, Book 2] by Elle Boon
  48. "The Dragons’ Demon: A Dragon’s Dream" [Ethereal Foes Series, Book 1] by Marie Harte
  49. "Married to a Perfect Stranger" by Jane Ashford (aka Jane LeCompte)
  50. "NiKoh’s Chosen: Family Matters" [The Chosen Series, Book 2] by Kenzie Michaels (aka Molly Daniels)
  51. "Interaction with a Dragon" [Human Interaction Series, Book 4] by Cheyenne Meadows
  52. "The Duke's Disaster" [True Gentlemen Series, Book 0.5] by Grace Burrowes
  53. "There's Something About Werewolves" [Seven Brides for Seven Shifters Series, Book 1] by Thalia Eames
  54. "The Christmas Dragon" [Among the Mythos Series, Book 2] by Ruthanne Reid
  55. "Strings" [Among the Mythos Series, Book 3] by Ruthanne Reid
  56. "Mia and the Bad Boy" [Backstage Pass Series, Book 2] by Lisa Burstein
  57. "His Very Convenient Bride" by Sophie Pembroke
  58. "What a Bachelor Needs" [Bachelor Auction Series, Book 4] by Kelly Hunter
  59. "No One Like You" [Barefoot William Series, Book 4] by Kate Angell
  60. "Take a Chance on Me" [Something New Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Dawson
  61. "Carrying the Greek's Heir" [One Night With Consequences Series, Book 8] by Sharon Kendrick
  62. "Counting on a Cowboy" [Four of Hearts Ranch Series, Book 2] by Debra Clopton
  63. -- May 2015 --
  64. "The Daddy Wish" [Those Engaging Garretts! Series, Book 6] by Brenda Harlen
  65. "Zaryk" [Twisted Epiphany Series, Book 1] by C. A. Jonelle
  66. "My Little Brat" by Kirt Kinkly
  67. "Dragon Her Feet" [Stratton Series, Book 2] by Celia Kyle (aka Lauren Creed) & Mina Carter
  68. "Up In Flames" [Netherworld Series, Book 2] by Olivia Hutchinson
  69. "Expecting The Earl's Baby" [Summer Weddings Series, Book 1] by Jessica Gilmore
  70. "Sweet as Sin" [Bad Habit Series, Book 1] by J. T. Geissinger -- TO BE POSTED ON MY BLOG BY JUNE 14, 2015! --
  71. "Unwrapped" [Silver Creek Series, Novella 3 / Book 3.5] by Maisey Yates
  72. "The Billionaire's Daddy Test" [Billionaires and Babies Series & Moonlight Beach Bachelors Series, Book 2] by Charlene Sands
  73. "Cinderella’s Cowboy" [This Old House Series, Book 4] by Roxanne Snopek (aka R. G. Willems & Roxanne Willems Snopek)
  74. "Her Bears' Desires" by Callie Hartwood
  75. "His Lion Blood" [Mystic Harbor Series, Book 4] by Scarlett Grove
  76. "Center Ice" [Corrigan Falls Raiders Series, Book 1] by Cate Cameron
  77. "The Proposal At Siesta Key" [Amish Brides of Pinecraft Series, Book 2] by Shelley Shepard Gray (aka Shelley Gray)
  78. "Perfect Summer" [The Lone Stars Series, Book 1] by Katie Graykowski
  79. "Cinderella Had it Easy" [The Cinderella Body Club Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Conner
  80. "Hearts of Stone" [Guardian Wings Series, Book 1] by Inka Loreen Minden
  81. "Go Small or Go Home" [Toronto Collection, Book 2] by Heather Wardell
  82. "Sword’s Call" [The King’s Riders Series, Book 1] by C. A. Szarek
  83. "The Evolution of Emily" [Kennedy High Series, Book 2] by Kate Scott
  84. -- June 2015 --
  85. "A Will and A Way" by Claudia Harbaugh
  86. "Color Me Crazy" by Carol Pavliska
  87. "Roaring for Him" [Wicked in Wilder Series, Book 1] by Celia Kyle (aka Lauren Creed)
  88. "When An Alpha Purrs" [A Lion’s Pride Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais
  89. "My Perfect Mate" [The Siberian Volkov Pack Romance Series, Book 10] by Caryn Moya Block
  90. "An Amish Harvest" [The Amish Bachelors Series, Book 1] by Patricia Davids
  91. "Always Yours, Baby" [The Baby Saga Series, Book 4] by Airicka Phoenix
  92. "Gone for You" [Sixth Street Bands Series, Book 1] by Jayne Frost
  93. "Daisy and the Front Man" [Backstage Pass Series, Book 3] by Rebekah L. Purdy
  94. "Beauty's Curse" [Love on the High Seas Series, Book 2] by Tamara Hughes
  95. "One Night with the Cowboy" [Whiskey River Series, Book 2] by Eve Gaddy
  96. "Not So New In Town" [Harmony Homecomings Series, Book 2] by Michele Summers
  97. "In The Air Tonight" [Sisters of the Craft Series, Book 1] by Lori Handeland (aka Lori Austin)
  98. "Love on the Ledge" [On the Verge Series, Book 2] by Zoraida Córdova
  99. "The Ugly Stepsister" by Aya Ling
  100. "Twins on the Way" [The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series, Book 4] by Janice Maynard
  101. "The Fairy Tale Bride" [Montana Born Brides Series, Book 1] by Scarlet Wilson
  102. "A Duke but No Gentleman" [Masters of Seduction Series, Book 1] by Alexandra Hawkins
  103. -- July 2015 --
  104. "At Ease" by Olivia Brynn (aka Alanna Coca)
  105. "Spellbound" [Warlocks MacGregor Series, Book 2] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Natasha Logan, Madelyn Porter & Naomi Kalling)
  106. "Again, Alabama" by Susan Sands
  107. "Dare" [The Nox Series, Book 1] by T. A. Foster
  108. "Mayhem" [Mayhem Series, Book 1] by Jamie Shaw
  109. "Pregnant by the Cowboy CEO" [Diamonds in The Rough Series, Book 3] by Catherine Mann
  110. "Her Stepbrothers’ Demands" by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)
  111. "Madison's Song" by Christine Amsden
  112. "Maid for the Rock Star" [Romance Island Resort Series, Book 1] by Demelza Carlton
  113. "The Prince's Runaway Lover" [Men of the Zodiac Series, Book 7] by Robin Covington
  114. "Anya and the Shy Guy" [Backstage Pass Series, Book 4] by Suze Winegardner
  115. "Eve’s Rescue" [Coalition Mates Series, Book 3] by Sarah Marsh
  116. "The Heartbreakers" [The Heartbreak Chronicles, Book 1] by Ali Novak
  117. "A Time for Everything" by Mysti Parker (aka Misty Baker)
  118. "Awakening Power and Passion" [Flower Fae Series, Book 2] by Nicole Campbell
  119. -- August 2015 --
  120. "Crushed" [The Witch-Game Series, Book 1] by Kasi Blake (aka K. C. Blake)
  121. "Dragon's Redemption" [Dragon Lore Series, Book 2] by Eden Ashe
  122. "Hunting a Mate" [Quick & Furry Series, Book 6] by Celia Kyle (aka Lauren Creed) & Mina Carter
  123. "The Werewolf Wears Prada" [San Francisco Wolf Pack Series, Book 1] by Kristin Miller
  124. "Blood and Metal" [Dark Desires Series, Book 5] by Nina Croft
  125. "The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain" [Ice Mountain Series, Book 1] by Kelly Long
  126. "Brightest Shadow" [The Mythical Knights Series, Book 0.5] by Candice Gilmer
  127. "The Amish Mother" [Lancaster Courtships Series, Book 2] by Rebecca Kertz
  128. "Reap & Repent" [The Reaper Series, Book 1] by Lisa Medley
  129. "Not Always a Saint" [The Lost Lords Series, Book 7] by Mary Jo Putney (aka M. J. Putney)
  130. "Thrust of Fate" by Amy Crown
  131. "A Castle for Dragons" [The Dragons of Eternity Series, The First Archive/Book 0.5] by Julie Wetzel
  132. "Rocky Mountain Miracle" by Christine Feehan
  133. "For the Memory of Dragons" [The Dragons of Eternity Series, Book 2] by Julie Wetzel
  134. "The Wedding Switch" [A Four Weddings and a Fiasco Novella] by Sharon Kleve
  135. -- September 2015 --
  136. "The Belle and the Officer" by B. J. Robinson
  137. "An Irish Heart" by Jackie Zack
  138. "ETHAN" [Kensington Cove: Call of the Night Series, Book 1] by April A. Luna
  139. "A Wedding at the Orange Blossom Inn" [Amish Brides of Pinecraft Series, Book 3] by Shelley Shepard Gray (aka Shelley Gray)
  140. "Charm School After Dark: Lesson 1" [Charm School Series, Book 1] by Lynn Carmer
  141. "Bearly in Time" [Drummond Island Bears Series, Book 1] by Erin Kelly
  142. "To Win Her Love" [Players Series, Book 1] by Mackenzie Crowne
  143. "Alaric’s Perfect Mate" [Saber Chronicles Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler
  144. -- October 2015 --
  145. "The Christmas Family" [The Buchanons Series, Book 2] by Linda Goodnight
  146. "Sun-Kissed" by Sierra Dafoe
  147. "Cowboy Valentine" [Cowboy Cocktail Series, Book 1] by Mia Hopkins
  148. "King Stud" [O'Connor Family Series, Book 1] by Liv Rancourt
  149. "Santa's Secret" by Serenity Woods (aka Freya Robertson)
  150. -- November 2015 --
  151. "Falling for Her Enemy" [The Still Harbor Series, Book 2] by Victoria James
  152. "A Prince of a Guy" [Korbel Classic Romance Humorous Series, Book 3] by Kathleen Korbel (aka Eileen Dreyer)
  153. "Her Stepbrothers Are Aliens" by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)
  154. "Taming the Alpha" by Viola Rivard, S. E. Smith, Mandy M. Roth, Michelle M. Pillow, Sidney Bristol, V. M. Black, Shelli Stevens, Jessie Donovan, N. J. Walters, Ella Drake, Eve Vaughn, Jaycee Clark, Lauren Hawkeye, Scarlett Dawn, Natasha Logan, Jaide Fox, Tracey H. Kitts, Reagan Hawk, Candice Gilmer, J. S. Hope, Inez Kelley, Eryn Blackwell, Sherri L. King, Kennedy Kovit, & Madelyn Porter
      Okay here is the list of the novellas from this anthology that I actually reviewed. The rest of the novellas I just "Spread the Word" about.
    1. "The Dragon’s Appraiser" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 1] & [The Dragon’s Appraiser (Three Part Story), Part One] by Viola Rivard
    2. "Taking on Tory" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 2] & [Magic, New Mexico Series, Book 2] by S. E. Smith
    3. "Broken Communication" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 3], [Immortal Outcasts Series, Book 1], & [Immortal Ops Series World] by Mandy M. Roth (aka Reagan Hawk, Kennedy Kovit, Rory Michaels, & Elle Spencer)
    4. "Determined Prince" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 4] & [Captured by a Dragon-Shifter Series, Book 1] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Madelyn Porter, Naomi Kalling, & Natasha Logan)
    5. "No Gentleman" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 6], [Cora’s Choice Series], & [Cora’s Bond Series] by V. M. Black
    6. "Falling for the Firefighter" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 7] & [Hot Zone Anthology] by Shelli Stevens
    7. "Cougar’s First Christmas" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 8] & [Cascade Shifters Series, Book 1.5] by Jessie Donovan
    8. "Coming Home" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 9] by N. J. Walters
    9. "Theirs" [Taming the Alpha Anthology, Novella 11] by Eve Vaughn
  155. -- December 2015 --
  156. "Rebel Cowboy" [Big Sky Cowboys Series, Book 1] by Nicole Helm
  157. "The Priest's Brat" by Candy Quinn
  158. "Calling the Play" [Birmingham Rebels Series, Book 2] by Samantha Kane
  159. "Irresistible Magic" [Crescent City Fae Series, Book 2] by Deanna Chase
  160. "The Amish Widow's Secret" by Cheryl Williford
  161. "A Last Chance Christmas" [Sons of Chance Series, Book 17] by Vicki Lewis Thompson (aka Cory Kenyon)
  162. "His New Jam" [Hot & Nerdy Series, Book 5] by Shannyn Schroeder
  163. "Katie's Redemption" [Brides of Amish Country Series, Book 1] by Patricia Davids

* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about, than leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Feasted On: The Original Heartbreakers Series, Book 0.5

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 528 KB | Release Date: March 1, 2015 | Publisher: Harlequin : HQN Books | Obtained: Amazon.com

"The One You Want" [The Original Heartbreakers Series, Book 0.5] by Gena Showalter

Author's Book Description : Kenna Starr will do anything to overcome her bad-girl past in Gena Showalter's "The One You Want." Dane Michaelson is rich, sexy and plays hard, exactly the kind of guy she needs to avoid, but he's used to getting what he wants, and he wants her.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Childhood acquaintances, because of their parents’ longtime affair, Dane & Kenna (Freckles) find that they have a stronger connection to one another then they would have expected once they meet again years later. However, will their budding relationship be able to withstand small town gossip, their parents’ remarks, and the distance that is already between them?

As I was already, a fan of Ms. Showalter before I read this novella it was hard not to enjoy it. So, I wasn't surprised that Dane, Kenna, and their story quickly enraptured me. It was erotically sweet and had a great buildup for its upcoming series. In addition, Kenna's fun/silly bucket list that Dane tried to assist with made this novella even more enjoyable to read!

Even though it wasn't a "main plot point," the only part where I feel this novella is left a bit hanging about Dane’s mother as I think there should be another interaction with her because of everything she did to knock Kenna down a peg. As she went out of her way to hurt Kenna's financial stability and other then having it being noted there wasn't much else done about it in the novella, which felt a bit wrong.

Nevertheless, I recommend this novella and series to those who like contemporary romances! I cannot wait to see where this series will take us next!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here :

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Pleasure Slave | Catch A Mate | Playing With Fire | The Nymph King | Heart of Darkness : The Darkest Angel | The Stone Prince | Twice as Hot | Unraveled | Lord of the Vampires | Temptation in Shadows

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Spreading the Word: The Bodyguard | July 2010 - Contest Winner! | Contest Craze: Mini Challenge - Zombie Survival | Blog Tour - Tall, Dark, and Divine by Jenna Bennett | Interview & Giveaway | Teaser Tuesdays: Twice as Hot | The Books I'm Thankful For (so far) in 2014 | Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2015

Author's Novel Extras : The One You Want - Overview


Author's Series Extras : The Closer You Come - Overview | The Hotter You Burn - Overview | The Harder You Fall - Overview

Book Teaser(s) :
"I'd like a moment of your time," he said.
She opened her mouth, closed it, then took a step away from him. He got the distinct impression she meant to refuse him, which amazed him. Women more often than not did whatever he asked. Of course, they either worked for him, so he was paying them, or they were dating him, so he was screwing them.
"Please," he added, and the word felt foreign on his tongue.
Her shoulders slumped just a little. "Oh, all right."
He almost grinned. Almost. "Your enthusiasm is heartwarming." ~ within Chapter 2
Jessie Kay rolled her eyes. "Go bang the hottie. We'll be fine."
"What does bang mean?" Norrie asked.
"It means to punch him," Kenna said, and told herself it wasn't actually a lie. "But that would be rude, so I'm not going to do it."
"You're so nice, Momma." ~ within Chapter 3
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