2013 100+ Reading Challenge

Check out my previous challenges:
• 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 2013. Anyway ... here we go:

-- January 2013 --
1. "Who's Your Daddy?" by Lauren Gallagher (aka L. A. Witt)
2. "Duality" [Guardians of the Light Series, Book 1] by Renee Wildes
3. "Cat's Meow" [Predators Series, Book 1] by Nicole Austin
4. "Releasing The Wolf" [Eye Of The Storm Series, Book 1] by Dianna Hardy
5. "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler
6. "The Vrykolakas Deviation" [The Narcissus Legacy Series, Book 1] by Sherri Lackey
7. "Virgin" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 7] by Cheryl Brooks
8. "Raphael & Parish" [Bayou Heat Series, Books 1 & 2] by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
9. "Reckless Heart" [Reckless Series, Book 1] by Madeline Baker (aka Amanda Ashley)
10. "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera
11. "Kiss of the Goblin Prince" [Shadowlands Series, Book 2] by Shona Husk
12. "Silver Storm" [Raveneau Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Wright
13. "A SEAL's Secret Baby" [Operation: Family Series, Book 1] by Laura Marie Altom
14. "Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska" [Love Finds You Series, Book 3] by Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss
15. "Heir to a Desert Legacy" [Secret Heirs of Powerful Men Series, Book 1] by Maisey Yates
16. "Rogue Rider" [Lords of Deliverance Series, Book 4] by Larissa Ione (aka Sydney Croft)
17. "Heart of Stone" [Frontiera Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade
18. "Forever My Girl" [The Beaumont Series, Book 1] by Heidi McLaughlin
-- February 2013 --
19. "Bad Rep" by A. Meredith Walters
20. "The Charm School" [Calhoun Chronicles, Book 1] by Susan Wiggs
21. "Ashes of Angels" [Of Angels and Demons Series, Book 3] by Michele Hauf
22. "Play With Me" by Piper Shelly
23. "The Farewell Season" by Ann Herrick
24. "The Rocker That Holds Me" by Terri Anne Browning
25. "Under Her Skin" by Alexis Lauren
26. "With the Boys in the Band" by Marie Medina
27. "The Sheikh's Heir" [The Santina Crown Series, Book 2] by Sharon Kendrick
28. "The Arrival" [The BirthRight Trilogy, Book 1] by Nicole MacDonald
29. "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)
30. "A Scandal, A Secret, A Baby" by Sharon Kendrick
31. "Waking Up Married" by Mira Lyn Kelly (aka Moira McTark)
32. "Finding Chrissten" [Legacy Series, Book 5] by N. J. Walters
33. "Drink of Me" by Jacquelyn Frank
-- March 2013 --
34. "Hunger Awakened" [Book 2] by Dee Carney (aka Morgan Sierra)
35. "Seduce Me in Dreams" [Three Worlds Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank (aka Jax)
36. "Ice Gods" by Helen Scott Taylor
37. "Her Mad Hatter" [Kingdom Series, Book 1] by Marie Hall
38. "Giving Thanks for Baby" [Tiny Blessings Series, Book 11] by Terri Reed
39. "Deuces Wild" [Ridgeville Series, Book 5] by Celia Kyle
40. "Cyber Lover" by Lizzie Lynn Lee
41. "Sexting While Working" by Morgan Marek
42. "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy
43. "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais
44. "Roan's Fall" [Roxie's Protectors Series, Book 1] by Marisa Chenery
45. "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)
46. "The Canuck Werewolf" [Oh, Canada!/Big City Pack Series, Book 1] by Marisa Chenery
47. "Spellbound" by Emmie Dark
48. "Picture Perfect" [Renegade Saints Series, Book 1] by Ella Fox
49. "Dear Cassie" by Lisa Burstein
50. "Falke's Renegade" [Puma Nights Series, Book 3] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton (aka Leanne Karella)
51. "Influential Magic" [Crescent City Fae Series, Book 1] by Deanna Chase
52. "Awakening the Warriors" [Legends of the Seven Galaxies Series, Book 2] by S. E. Gilchrist
-- April 2013 --
53. "Lust by Moonbeam" [Oh, Canada!/Alien Abductions/Moonbeam Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Sax
54. "Most Likely to Succeed" [Girls Most Likely to... Series, Book 1] by Kate Davies
55. "Mindlink" by Kat Cantrell
56. "Tempted by the Storm" [The Academy of Magical Arts Series, Book 2] by Maxine Mansfield
57. "A Taste For Moonlight" ['Neath the Veil Series, Book 2] by Aimee Roseland
58. "Not Quite Dating" [Not Quite Series, Book 1] by Catherine Bybee
59. "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan
60. "The Kissing Booth" by Beth Reekles
61. "Chasing Sam" [Vegas Mates Series, Book 1] by Krystal Shannan
62. "Dare You To" [Pushing the Limits Series, Book 2] by Katie McGarry
63. "One Night Heir" [By His Royal Decree Series, Book 1] by Lucy Monroe (aka L. C. Monroe)
64. "Rush Me" [New York Leopards Series, Book 1] by Allison Parr
65. "Text Me" [Come Together Series, Book 1] by K. J. Reed
66. "A Duke of Her Own" [Desperate Duchesses Series, Book 6] by Eloisa James
67. "A Night Like This" [The Smythe-Smith Quartet Series, Book 2] by Julia Quinn (aka JQ)
-- May 2013 --
68. "How to Romance a Rake" [Ugly Ducklings Series, Book 2] by Manda Collins
69. "The Testing" [The Testing Trilogy, Book 1] by Joelle Charbonneau
70. "Catch a Falling Star" by Beth K. Vogt
71. "Once Upon a Prince" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 1] by Rachel Hauck
72. "It's a Boy!" [The Camdens of Colorado Series, Book 3] by Victoria Pade
73. "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)
-- June 2013 --
74. "Beautiful Danger" [In the Company of Vampires Series, Book 1] by Michele Hauf
75. "What I Didn't Say" by Keary Taylor
76. "Don’t Bite the Bridesmaid" [Sons of Kane Series, Book 1] by Tiffany Allee
77. "Magick" [The Coven Series, Book 3] by Trish Milburn (aka Tricia Mills)
78. "A Mating Dance" [Ashwood Falls Series, Book 2] by Lia Davis
79. "Her Warriors’ Three Wishes" [Dante’s Circle Series, Book 2] by Carrie Ann Ryan
80. "Claiming His Mate" [Crescent Moon Series, Book 2] by Savannah Stuart (aka Katie Reus)
81. "A Bead of Blood" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 5] by R. E. Butler
82. "A Twitch of Tail" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 6] by R. E. Butler
83. "Luck of the Dragon" [Las Vegas Dragons Series, Book 1] by Susannah Scott
-- July 2013 --
84. "Witch Bound" [Twilight of the Gods Series, Book 2] by Eleri Stone
85. "Grif" [Redstone Clan Series, Book 1 & Tales Of The Were Series, Book 5] by Bianca D'Arc
86. "The Ice Dragon" [Dragon Knights Series, Book 3] by Bianca D'Arc
87. "Suddenly Royal" [Suddenly Series, Book 1] by Nichole Chase
88. "Lick" [Stage Dive Series, Book 1] by Kylie Scott
89. "Free Agent" [Mustangs Baseball Series, Book 0.5] by Roz Lee
90. "Soul Song" [Dirk and Steele Series, Book 6] by Marjorie M. Liu
91. "Exclusive Interview" [Rock Arrangement Series, Book 1] by Ava Lore
92. "My Boss's Husband" by Eva Hore
93. "The Other Half" by Cotton Nightie
94. "A Child's Heart" by E. Ayers
95. "The Switched Baby Scandal" [Scandals of San Sebastian Series, Book 1] [Previously published as "The Baby Mistake"] by Theresa Meyers
96. "The Sultan's Bride" by Ariadne Wayne
97. "Winter Love" [Seasons of Love Series, Book 3] by Merri Hiatt
98. "The Alpha's Daughter" [The Wolvers Series, Book 3] by Jacqueline Rhoades
99. "Say Yes" by Lyla Luray
100. "Crazy" [Rock Me Series, Book 3] by Arabella Quinn
101. "The Runaway Roommate" [Kdrama Chronicles, Book 1] by C. S. Mae
102. "The Gigolo’s Bride" [The Necklace Chronicles, Book 2] by R. E. Butler
103. "A Weaver Beginning" [Return to the Double C Series, Book 18] by Allison Leigh
104. "The Lost Wolf's Destiny" [The Pack Series, Book 15] by Karen Whiddon
105. "Conquest" by Rebecca York (aka Ruth Glick)
106. "Love Overdue" by Pamela Morsi
107. "Stone Guardian" [Entwined Realms Series, Book 1] by Danielle Monsch
108. "The Surrogate's Secret" by Mimi Barbour
-- August 2013 --
109. "Lovestruck in London" by Rachel Schurig
110. "Sleeping Virgin Seduction" by Nicole Snow
111. "Daddy Love Milk" by Sapna Patel
112. "Taste My Milk, Step-Dad" by Sapna Patel
113. "My Step Sister's Tight Pussy" by Sapna Patel
114. "An Ecstatic Night with Daddy" by Christian A. Turner
115. "Suckled Like a Lollipop" by Bianca Lee
116. "Cabin Fever Breeding" by Eliza DeGaulle
117. "Mates Since Birth" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 3] by Miranda Stowe (aka Linda Kage)
118. "Playing Games" [Games Series, Book 2] by Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles)
119. "Ice Games" [Games Series, Book 3] by Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles)
120. "Heavy Metal" [Goddesses Rising Series, Book 2] by Natalie J. Dramschroder
121. "Bonds of Desire" [Wicked Play Series, Book 3] by Lynda Aicher
122. "The Wizard's Heart" [Tales of the Zingari Series, Book 1] by S. R. Howen
123. "Indelible" by Bethany Lopez
124. "Twilight Hunter" [The Execution Underground Series, Book 1] by Kait Ballenger
125. "Before the Midnight Bells" [Once Upon A Romance Series, Book 1] by Jessica Woodard
126. "Savage Possession" [Temple of Luna Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
127. "The Halfling's Lust" by Tanilen
128. "Craving More" [Tiger Nip Series, Book 1] by Brandy Walker
-- September 2013 --
129. "A Happily Ever After of Her Own" [Ever After Series, Book 1] by Nadia Lee (aka Angelle Trieste)
130. "Battlescars" [Battlescars Series, Book 1] by Sophie Monroe
131. "Her Dark Angel" [Her Angel Series, Book 1] by Felicity E. Heaton
132. "Alien Savior" [The Arathians Series, Book 1] by Nicole Krizek
133. "The Last Bride in Ballymuir" [Ballymuir Series, Book 1] [Previously published as "The Homecoming"] by Dorien Kelly
134. "The Wronged Princess" [Cinderella Series, Book 1] by Kae Elle Wheeler (aka Kathy L. Wheeler)
135. "Romancing His English Rose" [Lady Lancaster Garden Society Series, Book 2] by Catherine Hemmerling
136. "The Fairy Tale Bride" [Once Upon a Wedding Series, Book 1] by Kelly McClymer
137. "First Love" [Now & Forever Series, Book 1] by Melissa Johns
138. "Off Sides" [Off Series, Book 1] by Sawyer Bennett
139. "Blind Wolf" by Aubrey Rose
140. "Steven" [Dallas Billionaires Trilogy, Book 1] by Kirsten Osbourne
141. "Hook's Pan" [Kingdom Series, Book 5] by Marie Hall
-- October 2013 --
142. "Her Sudden Groom" [The Grooms Series, Book 1] by Rose Gordon
143. "Tattoo Thief: Gavin & Beryl" [Tattoo Thief Series, Book 1] by Heidi Joy Tretheway
144. "Untamed Hunger" [Alpha Colony Series, Book 1] by Aubrey Ross
145. "Draco" [Accidental Mates Series, Book 1] by Brenda Steele
146. "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine
147. "Escaping Love" [Koning Clan Series, Book 2] by Debra Smith
148. "Double Fault" by Sheila Claydon
149. "Bad Kitty" [Southern Shifter Series & The Black Cougar Trilogy, Book 4] by Eliza Gayle
150. "Friday Night Alibi" by Cassie Mae (aka Becca Ann)
151. "A Promise on White Wings" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 7] by R. E. Butler
152. "The Rough Mating Of A Vampire" [The Vampire Coalition Series, Book 0.5] by J. S. Scott
153. "Wicked Mourning" by Heather Boyd
154. "Desire By Blood" [By Blood Series, Book 1] by Melissa Schroeder (aka Kiera West)
155. "Whitney" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 3] by Celia Kyle
156. "The Alpha's Mate" by Michelle Fox
-- November 2013 --
157. "Twice as Hot" [Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Series, Book 2] by Gena Showalter :: THIS BOOK WAS A REREAD :: Click Here to read my previous review!
158. "Starved For Love" by Annie Nicholas
159. "Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher
160. "The Surprise Holiday Dad" [Safe Harbor Medical Series, Book 12] by Jacqueline Diamond (aka Jackie Hyman, Jackie Diamond Hyman, Jacqueline Topaz, & Jacqueline Jade)
161. "Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus (aka Savannah Stuart)
162. "His Purrfect Mate" [Shifters, Inc. Series, Book 3] by Georgette St. Clair
163. "Masked Love" by Nicole Zoltack
164. "Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss" by Evelyn Glass
165. "Body to Barter" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4] by Miranda Stowe (aka Linda Kage)
166. "Meeting Trouble" [Previously published as "Happy Accident"] by Emme Rollins
167. "Misplaced Princess" [Foreign Affairs Series, Book 1] by Mari Carr & Lexxie Couper
168. "Just Desserts" [Holland Springs Series, Book 4] by Marquita Valentine
169. "Draken" [The Draglen Brothers Series, Book 1] by Solease M. Barner
170. "Two Week Trial" [Love Beyond Barriers Series, Book 1] by Missy Jane
-- December 2013 --
171. "One Tiny Miracle..." by Carol Marinelli
172. "Expecting Royal Twins!" by Melissa McClone
173. "A Marriage in Middlebury" by Anita Higman
174. "It Happened Under the Mistletoe" [The Secret Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Valerie Bowman
175. "Crash into Me" [Shaken Dirty Series, Book 1] by Tracy Wolff (aka Tracy Deebs, Tessa Adams, & Ivy Adams)
176. "Ashes" by Sarah Gilman
177. "The Magic Between Us" [Faerie Series, Book 3] by Tammy Falkner
178. "The Scandal Before Christmas" [The Reckless Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Elizabeth Essex
179. "Three Ways to Wicked" [Wicked Shores Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford

* 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.

Idolizing In: Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 428 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: May 13, 2013 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)

My Book Summary : Now that Hauk has been saved and back from his time healing in the hospital, Jolie and his relationship pick up and kick off even better then Hauk expected. Yet his biggest fear of exposing all of his wounds to anyone, especially Jolie, is about to be thrown down by any means necessary, even more so if he ever wants to make love to Jolie without a condom. Nevertheless, as their relationship ignites and blossoms into something wonderful the Order of Ananke steps up its own game with plans to take down Hauk, Jolie, and infiltrate the Underlight by using their own people against them. If only Hauk & Jolie can battle through it all long enough to stay together forever while keeping safe their friends and comrades...

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars, two friends and "soul mates" fight the biggest battle of their lives in order to win each other's heart, as well as, to defeat their enemy. This was an epic ending to a delightfully fun series! I love how strong willed and determined Jolie throughout this novel! Also, I just could NOT get enough of Jolie & Hauk they are the perfect "Beauty & the Beast" couple!!

It will be interesting to see how Ms. Garren will expand on this series once she switches to Book 4 making Brayden the hero and Ashley (oh, how I hope Ms. Garren makes her likeable somehow) the heroine. I can't wait!

I recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes new twists on the Disney Classics, even if they are a bit erotic. =0)

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 2

Author's Novel Extras : How Beauty Loved the Beast - Excerpt | Vlogging from Seaholm Power Plant | How Beauty Loved the Beast has a Cover! | How Beauty Loved the Beast has a Cover! | How Beauty Loved the Beast by Jax Garren: Character Interview & Giveaway | Writer of modern fairy tales seeks fairy godmothers... | How Beauty Loved the Beast: New Excerpt | "Top Ten Things Readers Should Know About Hauk" | Taking a Great Author Out from the Underlight: Why You Should be Reading Jax Garren | Extended Author’s Note for How Beauty Loved the Beast (Caution! Spoilers Ahead!)

Author's Series Extras : Tales of the Underlight - Overview | How Beauty Saved the Beast - Excerpt | How Beauty Met the Beast–Holiday Playlist | How Beauty Met the Beast–Location Pictures | Black Friday: How the Beast Survived an Afternoon at the Mall by Jax Garren (+Contest) | Tales of the Underlight Banners | Five Books I’m Excited About! | Monday Mo-tivations 11/5/2012 | Interview and Reading on Blog Talk Radio | Book Launch Fun | Why Start with a Novella? | Creating a Modern Beast | The Next Big Thing Q&A | Six Sentence Sunday-12/09/12 | Six Sentence Sunday-12/16/12 | Six Sentence Sunday – 12/23/12 | Six Sentence Sunday–12/30/12 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/06/13 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/13/13 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/27/13 | Blog Appearances for February... and there are a LOT of them! | Heartbreaker Hop w/ Carrie Ann | War Stories from My Family | Guilty Pleasures

Book Teaser(s) :

"You're not interrupting. I dropped my sunglasses and I'm trying to retrace my steps. But don't worry. I've been taking extra precautions." She gave a significant glance back at Hauk. "I hope you have, too. I imagine you'll have 'round-the-clock protection if you let a certain muscled beast with superpowers have his way."
Jolie rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. He's offered. Let's look for your sunglasses."
Catrina stopped her with a hand on her shoulder. Violet eyes---Jolie was surprised her boss had bothered with her contacts this morning---took her in resolutely. "I hope you take that offer. Don't be stubborn about this, Jolie. Not after Cassie." Her hand moved to Jolie's cheek, patting it lightly. "I don't mean to sound like your mother, but you are one of my girls."
Jolie squeezed her hand. "Don't worry. 'Please hop into bed with a felon for the next few weeks' is, shockingly, not one of the things my mother ever said to me."
Catrina cackled in surprise. ~ within Chapter 11

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jax, then please check out her website.

Idolizing In: Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 327 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: February 11, 2013 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson)

My Book Summary : Now that "Beauty" has met the "Beast," it is time to save him...

Ever since Jolie was recruited to join The Underlight she has been trying to prove it to them that it was the right decision. To prove that, and to stay on top of her game, Wesley (Hauk) has been helping her in intense training sessions. From the sessions and because of how they met their personal relationship & friendship has grown immensely stronger, which makes them both start to consider about taking it to the next level...

If only Jolie & Hauk can stop what the Order of Ananke has planned for them, as well as not letting their insecurities and their ex's stand in their way...

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Now that "Beauty" has met the "Beast," it is time to save him! This is one vivacious novel that I did not want to put down! Jolie & Hauk are so similar it was like they were made for each other! I could not get enough of these two and their cast of colorful friends!

Plus, if you were like me and ended up skipping (aka not reading) "How Beauty Met the Beast," book 1 in this series, than never fear! Since if you did read it you would probably like the series more, yet you don't need too read it because of how well "How Beauty Saved the Beast" flows with it's plot and makes sure that you understand the back story enough that you won't be lost at all!

In addition, I especially LOVED how this novel wraps up at the end!! Now I am VERY excited to see what "How Beauty Loved the Beast," book 3 in this series, will bring when it comes out in May 2013!

I recommend this novel and series to anyone looking to read a romance that takes a unique twist on a fairy tale!

- On a side note -
I absolutely HATED Hauk's ex!! I am really hoping that she'll redeem herself in book 3. =0/

Author's Novel Extras : How Beauty Saved the Beast Excerpt | Six Sentence Sunday-12/09/12 | Six Sentence Sunday–12/30/12 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/13/13 | Blog Appearances for February... and there are a LOT of them! | War Stories from My Family | Guilty Pleasures

Author's Series Extras : Tales of the Underlight Overview | How Beauty Met the Beast–Holiday Playlist | How Beauty Met the Beast–Location Pictures | Black Friday: How the Beast Survived an Afternoon at the Mall by Jax Garren (+Contest) | Tales of the Underlight Banners | Five Books I’m Excited About! | Monday Mo-tivations 11/5/2012 | Interview and Reading on Blog Talk Radio | Book Launch Fun | Why Start with a Novella? | Creating a Modern Beast | The Next Big Thing Q&A | Six Sentence Sunday-12/16/12 | Six Sentence Sunday – 12/23/12 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/06/13 | Six Sentence Sunday–1/27/13 | Heartbreaker Hop w/ Carrie Ann


Book Teaser(s) :

She got up onto wobbly feet.
Hauk pivoted to Ashley, his form still battle-ready, and assessed her like a threat.
Ashley cringed back against the wall, eyes round in horror. “What’s wrong with him?”
“It’s okay...” Jolie started, hoping that was the truth. She reached toward Hauk, debating if she should touch him or if that would set him off.
But Hauk straightened up; apparently Ashley didn’t need killing. He looked back and forth between the two women.
Jolie relaxed and turned to Ashley. “Nothing’s wrong, really. He’s just sort of—”
Hauk scooped Jolie up and tossed her over his shoulder.
“—oh, shit!—lost his mind. He’ll be fine in the morning.”
He turned as if to carry her away from the club.
“Hauk, sweetie, put me down.”
Instead of setting her down, he started walking. ~ within Chapter 8

Dropping the pretense she grumbled, “I’m not used to being jealous. Apparently it does bad things to my character.” ~ within Chapter 14

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jax, then please check out her website.

Happy Birthday to Me ... Book Deals/Specials for YOU! #BookSales

Today is my Birthday today ... YAY! So, to celebrate I am showing you some silly cards I found (one I actually gave to my Mom who's Birthday is the day before mine) AND sharing some fun book deals/specials that I found on Amazon!! ENJOY!! I'm wishing you a great day and hoping you'll find a novel or two that interests you!


Silly Birthday Card #1 Silly Birthday Card #2

Contemporary Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "My Stubborn Heart" by Becky Wade - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "All Summer Long" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 9] by Susan Mallery - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Blame The Mistletoe" [A Marietta Christmas Novel & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 1] by Dani Collins - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In Your Dreams" [The Blue Heron Series, Book 4] by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Cowboy's Forever Family" [Cowboy Country Series, Book 2] by Deb Kastner - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Huckleberry Spring" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 4] by Jennifer Beckstrand - [My Book Review]
	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "This Heart of Mine" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak - [My Book Review]

Paranormal Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Twilight Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 3] by R. G. Alexander - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Alpha" [The Vanguards Series, Book 2] by Annie Nicholas - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Bound In Darkness" by Cynthia Eden - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Forbidden" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Taming the Lion" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 2] by Vivi Andrews - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Love Me To Death" [The Underveil Series, Book 1] by Marissa Clarke - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Touching Paradise" [Shark Shifter Series, Book 1] by Cleo Peitsche - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Caller of Light" by T. J. Shaw - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In The Air Tonight" [Sisters of the Craft Series, Book 1] by Lori Handeland - [My Book Review]

Young Adult / New Adult Romance : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Rules of Attraction" [Perfect Chemistry Novel, Book 2] by Simone Elkeles - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Unofficial Zack Warren Fan Club" by J. C. Isabella - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Valor" [Greystone Series, Book 1] by Taylor Longford - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera - [My Book Review]	Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan - [My Book Review]
Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Summer I Found You" by Jolene Perry - [My Book Review]		Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Unmasking Juliet" by Teri Wilson - [My Book Review]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!

The Books I'm Thankful For (so far) in 2013

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!
In tradition (well mine at least) of today being Thanksgiving Day, here is a list of ALL the books I've read thus far this year (and have given my highest ratings to), which means I'm Thankful VERY for finding/reading them!! So, here you go (listed in the order of when I read them this year):

1. "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler: 5 out of 5 stars! In this novel, you'll find that Dante, Cairo, and Mason (originally from "The Wolf’s Mate Book 4: Michael & Shyne") aren't "bad guys," they are just misunderstood. I loved the compelling plot, the relationships that are between the brothers and the relationships that they grow between themselves and Alyssa! It's a very sweet novel; about three guys proving themselves to a woman who deserves their love. [Read more of Jess' Review and 3 Teasers for this book HERE]
2. "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera: 5 out of 5 stars!! This novel HOOKED me from the very beginning!! I loved the characters!! Plus, I thoroughly enjoyed the back-and-forth POV chapters, like it is in Ms. Barnholdt's "Two-way Street," Ms. Crane's "Stupid and Contagious," & Ms. Elkeles' "Perfect Chemistry" especially since this novel seems to be a unique mix of all three of these books too!
   
   Ryan & Fred are great together! Their banter and their growing respect for each other make it so that no matter what really happens between them they can never fully dislike the other. Only two things I wish would have happened for me to enjoy this novel even more... [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
3. "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson): 5 out of 5 stars!! Now that "Beauty" has met the "Beast," it is time to save him! This is one vivacious novel that I did not want to put down! Jolie & Hauk are so similar it was like they were made for each other! I could not get enough of these two and their cast of colorful friends!
   
   Plus, if you were like me and ended up skipping (aka not reading) "How Beauty Met the Beast," book 1 in this series, than never fear! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
4. "Sexting While Working" by Morgan Marek: 5 out of 5 stars! Two co-workers find out that they are each others secret sexting partner while in a boardroom conference together. This hot, steamy, and racy novella it one that keeps you entertained! It also helps that it has a great plot line, along with exciting characters!
   
   I highly recommend this novella to anyone looking for a quick erotic read that has the potential for romance! [Read more of Jess' Review and a Teaser for this book HERE]
5. "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy: 5 out of 5 stars!! This witty, funny, adventurous novel keeps you on your toes with it's no nonsense style group of men, who are as close as brothers, trying to bring law and order to a wayward town. I was very surprised with some of the twists that came up! Also--even though it never happened--am still waiting for one of Ruthy's "family" to show up from the dead just to cause even more trouble. =0)
   
   Luke's friends were wonderful characters! [Read more of Jess' Review and 3 Teasers for this book HERE]
6. "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels): 5 out of 5 stars!! This is the best novel of Ms. Brooks' Cat Star Chronicles thus far!! I could not get enough of Sara and Jerden!! Reading about their personal tragedies and how they worked together to get over their fears was heartwarming and very erotic. =0)
   
   Yet, the novel's plot flowed wonderfully from beginning to end. Very well written. Plus, I enjoyed getting updates on Tarq, Lucy, Jack, Cat, Bonnie, Lynx, Dax, Ava, and all of their families!! [Read more of Jess' Review and 3 Teasers for this book HERE]
7. "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan: 5 out of 5 stars--a teenage girl grows up and comes into her own during the summer before her Year Twelve begins because of good friends, forbidden love, and a whole lot of fun late night activities!
   
   I fell in love with this novel, mostly because of how Tess blooms throughout it and because of her unique and growing relationship with Toby. They were so sweet together. Plus, I loved how she seemed to make him a better version of himself too.
   
   The Onslow Boys, especially Sean & Toby, along with Adam & Chris were a fun bunch to read about! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
8. "Rush Me" by Allison Parr: 5 out of 5 stars!! Two supposed opposites meet unexpectedly and get into a relationship that neither of them are used to but both want desperately to keep! I could not get enough of Ryan & Rachael!! They were snarky, fun, and brought positive changes into each other’s lives while they fumbled through their feelings for each other.
   
   This intense novel keeps you on your toes with its romantic twists and laughing with its great cast of secondary characters! Rachael, at times, is so snarky and independent that I would think, "why is she doing that," but then I'd realize that I act the same way at times too which made me sympathize with her more then I expected too. [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
9. "A Night Like This" [The Smythe-Smith Quartet Series, Book 2] by Julia Quinn (aka JQ): 5 out of 5 stars! This is hilariously energetic novel keeps you on your toes while encouraging you to fall in love with its compelling cast of characters! I loved Daniel & Anne! Their story was one I did not completely expect yet it kept me riveted the whole way through. If only there was more! =0)
   
   And the secondary characters! Good god! They made this novel full of twists I never saw coming, and so very fun to read! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
10. "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren (aka Jennifer Hinson): 5 out of 5 stars, two friends and "soul mates" fight the biggest battle of their lives in order to win each other's heart, as well as, to defeat their enemy. This was an epic ending to a delightfully fun series! I love how strong willed and determined Jolie throughout this novel! Also, I just could NOT get enough of Jolie & Hauk they are the perfect "Beauty & the Beast" couple!!
    
    It will be interesting to see how Ms. Garren will expand on this series once she switches to Book 4 making Brayden the hero and Ashley (oh, how I hope Ms. Garren makes her likeable somehow) the heroine. [Read more of Jess' Review and a Teaser for this book HERE]
11. "Witch Bound" [Twilight of the Gods Series, Book 2] by Eleri Stone: 5 out of 5 stars!! This is a romance about a girl who is still coming into her own while being thrown into situation after situation she never expected to be in, especially when one of those situations happens to be falling for her groom's best man!
    
    I could not get enough of this story, mostly because of how Rocky and Fen's relationship comes together! Fen & Rocky have this instant attraction that neither (at first) wants to mess with--because of what it would do to Rocky's family, the groom/Fen's best friend, and Fen & Christian's clan--but as everything grows between them, once they start up a friendship, by the end of the book it's hard for them to stay apart no matter what their original plans were. =0) [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
12. "Playing Games" [Games Series, Book 2] by Jessica Clare (aka Jill Myles): 5 out of 5 stars!!!! This is one feisty, fun, adventurous, steamy, erotic, sweet novel that I didn't want to have end or put down! Liam and Katy are quite a pair! Both seem to be complete opposites but soon learn there is more to each of them then what they appear. In addition, they also find out that they are better suited as partners then who they were originally partnered too.
    
    Liam just has this way about him, that pierces Katy's heart in all of the right places!! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
13. "Heavy Metal" [Goddesses Rising Series, Book 2] by Natalie J. Dramschroder: 5 out of 5 stars, this novel takes up where "Under the Moon" left off and throws you into a world of intrigue, suspicion, romance, passion, and a whole lot of suspense! I loved Riley as a character. She is smart, brave, courageous, and wise beyond her years. Then add Sam with her and I could not get enough of this novel or it's duo!
    
    In addition, if you are like me and haven't read the first novel in this series, DON'T WORRY because you don't need to have read it for you understand the plot or to like the characters!! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
14. "Indelible" by Bethany Lopez: 5 out of 5 stars!! Love finds you in unexpected places and people. Judd and Sam have had to deal with hard circumstances in their lives that have made them grow up more then the typical college student would have had to put up with. Together these two made a great team, one hot couple, and a fun duo to read about! I loved this novel and I didn't want it to end, even though I was very happy with how it wrapped up!
    
    I recommend this novel to anyone who likes contemporary new adult romances! [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
15. "Battlescars" [Battlescars Series, Book 1] by Sophie Monroe: 5 out of 5 stars!! Charming, thrilling, and sarcastic the whole way through, this is one rock & roll fairy tale that is hard not to love! Aubrey and Jake are a perfect pair, from their humorous antics to Jake's self-deprecating ways to how they come to fight for each other as best they can. I loved their whirlwind romance; especially how Jake goes about trying to win Aubrey over it was all very gentlemanly.
    
    In addition, Jake's band mates were an entertaining bunch all on their own. [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
16. "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine: 5 out of 5 stars!! Follow this sweet and spicy romance between a girl who has been in love with her best friend's older brother for just about all of her life and see if it's truly unrequited love or not. It's hard not to get wrapped up in this love story; the main characters are just that captivating. Plus, the sex scenes were a fun and entertaining inclusions too.
    
    Carter & Melanie were one couple that I loved reading about and couldn't get enough of, so I hope they'll be secondary characters in the other books within this series. [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
17. "Desire By Blood" [By Blood Series, Book 1] by Melissa Schroeder (aka Kiera West): 5 out of 5 stars!! Thrust into a marriage neither ever expected, this couple finds ways to overcome their fears and follow their hearts when everything is put on the line...
    
    I loved this dynamic duo! Cordelia with her sass and Nico with his passion made me fly through this novel trying to read more, more, more about them!! This novel got me into vampire romances again! I especially loved that it was based in a historical setting because it gave you a whole new idea of that time period. [Read more of Jess' Review and 2 Teasers for this book HERE]
18. "Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher: 5 out of 5 stars! This fast paced, heart wrenching, historical romance is one that I had a hard time putting down I liked it so much! All of the characters have so much dimension and emotional growth to them throughout this novel that it was hard not to like each of them in some way, well except for Brook of course. With the way this novel is laid out, I believe Diana and Tyson needed their time apart to grow and become the wonderful people they turned out to be, since when they both first got together they weren't a good match up because of how they both were hoping for different things. [Read more of Jess' Review and a Teaser for this book HERE]
19. "Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus (aka Savannah Stuart): 5 out of 5 stars! This fast-paced, action-packed, paranormal romance is one that will hold your attention and wish you could keep on reading even past the ending!!
    
    Finn and Lyra are an unstoppable duo! They also, complete each other in a way that even though they've been separated for about seventeen years their relationship quickly picks up where they left off. It was fun to read about how Finn's pack would accept Lyra and how Lyra was able to hold her own against, almost, everything that came her way. [Read more of Jess' Review and a Teaser for this book HERE]

Goodness! I didn't realize that I LOVED so many novels/novellas (thus far) THIS YEAR!! It's far more then I typically love per year! I hope after reading my reviews and teasers you'll be interested in a few of them too.

It's an eclectic mix of paranormal, contemporary, erotic, Christian, and historical romances! =0)

Anyway ....

Best wishes to you and yours on this day! I hope every one of you will have a WONDERFUL, YUMMY, & HAPPY Thanksgiving! Please stop back on my blog this Saturday because starting that day (November 30th) until December 6th I'm putting together a couple of giveaway contests and hosting a few guest posts all surrounding Small Business Saturday/Week!! Also -- stop by for tomorrow's Black Friday Extravaganza Giveaway and Facebook Party!!! Thanks!!

Take care, Jess