Made the Grade: Tiny Treats 2: A St. Patrick's Day Collection by 21 Various Romance Authors | #BookReview

Format Jess Read This Novel In: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1693 KB | Print Length: 139 pages
Publication Date: March 1, 2015
Publisher: Self-Published | ASIN: B00U5GIL3W | Language: English
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Fiction Anthologies
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Amazon

"Tiny Treats 2: A St. Patrick's Day Collection" by Heather McGovern, Maureen Hardegree, Joan Kayse, D. B. Sieders, Jenna Bennett, Lindsey Brookes, Sophia Henry, Sydney Carroll, Lori Waters, Natalie J. Damschroder, Anna Sugden, Janice Lynn, Nancy Northcott, Monica McCabe, Jody Wallace, Tanya Michaels, Jeanne Adams, Sally Kilpatrick, Nicki Salcedo, Michelle Monkou, & Trish Milburn

Author's Book Description : "Tiny Treats 2: A St. Patrick’s Day Collection" is a multi-author collection of micro stories, tales that can be read in their entirety in only a handful of minutes. The stories in this anthology are set during St. Patrick’s Day in the world of each author’s respective books.

The collection includes:
"Love and Corned Beef" by Heather McGovern
"Haint and Begorrah" by Maureen Hardegree
"The High King’s Cauldron" by Joan Kayse
"Probability of Love" by D. B. Sieders
"Getting Lucky" by Jenna Bennett
"Her Pot of Gold" by Lindsey Brookes
"To Love a Leprechaun" by Sophia Henry
"Springs Love" by Sydney Carroll
"Pinch for Good Luck" by Lori Waters
"Lucky Enough" by Natalie J. Damschroder
"A Perfect Lucky Charm" by Anna Sugden
"His Good Luck Charm" by Janice Lynn
"Green Beer" by Nancy Northcott
"Blueberry Delight" by Monica McCabe
"Date at McCabe’s" by Jody Wallace
"Lucky in Love" by Tanya Michaels
"One Magic Kiss" by Jeanne Adams
"Green Beer and Shenanigans" by Sally Kilpatrick
"The Ides" by Nicki Salcedo
"A Gift from County Cork" by Michelle Monkou
"Lucky Day" by Trish Milburn

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My Book Review : For this full book I give it 3.4 out of 5 stars, each story was charming in its own way. I enjoyed the glimpses that we got of all the characters ... just some stories I wish were fleshed out a little more than others. Overall, I definitely recommend this anthology to any romance reader, especially for those who want to get into the "St. Patrick's Day spirit."


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Blog Tour - Carnal Obsession & Bending Fate by Reily Garrett | Spreading the Word & GC #Giveaway

CARNAL OBSESSION & BENDING FATE

Carnal series, book 4 & Prequel to Carnal Whispers, book 3
by Reily Garrett

Blog Tour - Idolizing In: Spellbound by Michelle M. Pillow | Review & 4 print book prize pack Giveaway(s)

Today I'm turning my blog over to Michelle M. Pillow, with a review of her novel "Spellbound," which happens to be the SECOND BOOK in her Warlocks MacGregor Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to check out Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post to be able to sign up for this blog stop's GIVEAWAY(s)!! [Blog Tour will run on July 7, 2015 & the Giveaway will run from July 7 - 9, 2015]

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 184; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2931 KB | Expected Release Date: July 7, 2015 | Publisher: The Raven Books | Obtained: InkSlinger PR

"Spellbound" [Warlocks MacGregor Series, Book 2] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Natasha Logan, Madelyn Porter & Naomi Kalling)

Author's Book Description : Let Sleeping Warlocks Lie…

Iain MacGregor knows how his warlock family feels about outsiders discovering the truth of their powers, its forbidden. That doesn’t seem to stop him from having accidental magickal discharges whenever he’s around the woman who has captured his attention. Apparently his magick and other “parts” don’t seem to care what the rules are, or that the object of his affection just might be his undoing.

Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregor boys who may or may not be wearing clothing and who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love.

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! All her life Jane has known that she was going to die, because of that she has been distant to others and accepted her fate. Yet, when she meets charming Iain all her best laid plans dissolve and she's left with an unexpected she never imagined before ... a future for herself. Now if only Iain and Jane can prove her worth to the rest of his family everything might just be okay...

Ms. Pillow cast an exemplary spell when she wrote this novel! Funny, thrilling, and destiny finding; this novel was one that had it all. From Jane's mysterious background to Iain dealing with his powers to Iain's family and their quirky ways, I didn't want to put this one down!

I am enamored with Jane and Iain! They're just so cute together. Iain unconsciously stops time to be with her longer. Jane fits into the MacGregors world easier than expected. Add in the slight twisted "Sleeping Beauty" plot and you have a wonderful paranormal romance! I can't wait to see where this series will go next.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those who are interested in paranormal and/or fantasy romances!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Love Potions (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Spellbound (Book 2)


My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Call of the Sea | Commanding the Tides

Author's Novel Extras : Spellbound - Overview, Reviews, Specification, & Excerpts

Author's Series Extras : Warlocks MacGregor Series - Overview | Love Potions - Overview, Reviews, Specification, & Excerpts

Book Teaser(s) :

SPELLBOUND by Michelle M. Pillow -- REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY TO BE POSTED TOMORROW (JULY 7TH 2015) on http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, July 6, 2015

SPELLBOUND by Michelle M. Pillow -- REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY TO BE POSTED TOMORROW (JULY 7TH 2015) on http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, July 6, 2015

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

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About the Author :

Author of All Things Romance
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author

Michelle M. Pillow, is a multi-published, award-winning author writing in several romance fiction genres. She has been a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, on the Amazon bestseller list multiple times, the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, and nominated for the Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award 2011. She has a BGS in History/Business with an English Minor, and a Photography Degree. In 2009 she and fellow author Mandy M. Roth started their own highly successful self-publishing endeavor named The Raven Books.

Readers can contact through her website: www.MichellePillow.com

Michelle has titles published with The Raven Books, Pocket Books, Random House, Virgin Books, Adam’s Media, Entangled Publishing, Samhain Publishing, Running Press and more.

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Book Excerpt :

Jane meets Iain’s family.


“Iain MacGregor,” she whispered longingly, looking up. The woods were quiet. Strips of moonlight shone through tree limbs that reached like surreal black fingertips across her vision. A single tear slid down her cheek. She touched her mouth, imagining his kiss.

Taking a small pocket knife out of her cargo pants, she looked about. A mystic had once told her that if she left pieces of herself around while she lived, it would expand her haunting territory when she died. Jane wasn’t sure she believed in sideshow magic tricks—or the Old Magick as the mystic had spelled it on her sign. She had no idea what had possessed her to talk to the palm reader and ask about ghosts. Still, just in case, she was leaving her stamp all over the woods.

She cut her palm and pressed it to a nearby tree under a branch. Holding the wound to the rough bark stung at first, but then it made her feel better. This forest wouldn’t be a bad eternity.

The sound of running feet erupted behind her and she stiffened. No one ever came out here at night. She’d walked the woods hundreds of times. Her mind instantly went to the creepy girl ghosts chanting by the stream.

“Whoohoo!”

Jane whipped around, startled as a streak of naked flesh sprinted past her. The Scottish voice was met with loud cheers from those who followed him. “Water’s this way, lads, or my name isn’t Raibeart MacGregor, King of the Highlands!”

Another naked man dashed through the forest after him. “It smells of freedom.”

Jane stayed hidden in the branches, undetected, with her hand pressed to the bark.

“Aye, freedom from your proper Cait,” Raibeart answered, his voice coming through the dark where he’d disappeared into the trees.

“Murdoch, stop him before he reaches town. Cait will not teleport ya out of jail again,” a third man yelled, not running quite so fast. “Raibeart, ya are goin’ the wrong way!”

“Och, Angus, my Cait canna live without me,” Murdoch, the second streaker, answered. “She’ll always come to my rescue.”

“I said stop him, Murdoch, we’re new to this place.” Angus skidded to a stop and lifted his jaw, as if sensing he was being watched. He looked in her direction and instantly covered his manhood as his eyes caught Jane’s shocked face in the tree limbs. “Oh, lassie.”

“Oh, naked man,” Jane teased before she could stop herself.

“That I am,” Angus answered, “but there is an explanation for it.”

“I don’t think some things need explained,” Jane said.

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Made the Grade: Destiny Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1125 KB | Expected Release Date: January 30, 2014 | Publisher: Dream Z Dragon Publishing | Obtained: Dark Scream Book Tours

"Lady's Destiny" [Destiny Series, Book 1] by A. R. Von

Author's Book Description : When dreams haunt you in the most delicious ways and fate pulls you into destiny’s path, what can be done other than to accept and submit to it.

Can Iria truly get what she’s always dreamed of or will it always just remain a memory? Being a rare creature such as her with exceptional beauty and rarity of existence should be enough. Though, all she wants is her desire, her destiny...

To be with a man—one man.

Are these dreams she’s having real? Could she really take on human form and become a Lady to be with the man she craves?

Dezso discovers a magical creature—a being of incredible light and peace. He is drawn to it again and again, and his feelings grow with every encounter. He carries a dark secret that he wishes never existed. The only thing that truly brings light upon his existence is the beauty that warms his heart but seems to only exist in his head—with dreams and visions of a magical woman, full of heartwarming light.

Will he ever know true love and happiness? Will he ever be able to lighten the weight and share his dark secret with another...?

Darkness is growing stronger, weakening the light and killing off what makes the world a beautiful place to live in. Enter a world of fantasy and dreams, passions and temptations. A world where dragons, unicorns, magic and mermaids really do exist. A world where love WILL conquer all!

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! This is a unique mystical novel about good vs. evil, light vs. darkness, and those who hope to restore/keep the balance. At the forefront in the fight, you have Dezso and Iria ....

Dezso is a magical human who fights on the light side yet has been dealing with his own personal struggle and darkness for as long as he can remember. When he meets Iria he knows he wants to become a better man then he already is, for her he'll try anything. Together they make a great pair and their love is very sweet. Especially since Iria is, for all intents and purposes, an innocent when it comes to anything "human." I liked them as a couple and their story really makes for an intriguing start to this series.

However, even though I liked it, at times I found the flow of the novel to be slow and got a bit bored with it.

Nevertheless, I recommend this novel and series to those who like mystical paranormal suspenseful erotic-ish romances.

- On a side note -
In truth, because of the premise, the "goddess qualities," and the good vs. evil storyline I kept thinking about how this novel seemed to be a sweet mix of Ms. Cast's "Divine By Blood" & Ms. Royce's The Outsiders Series.

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

Author's Novel Extras : Wednesday Briefs: Lady #1 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #2 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #3 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #4 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #5 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #6 by A.R. Von | Wednesday Briefs: Lady #7 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #8 | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #9 | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #10 | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #11 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #12 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #13 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #14 & 15 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #16 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #17 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #18 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #19 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #20 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #21 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #22 by A.R. Von | #WedBriefs Flash Fiction Lady #23 by A.R. Von | AHA Breakthrough Authors Blog Hop November 25 - 29, 2013 | Cover Reveal Sign Up for Bloggers & fb party invite! Check it out! | Lady's Destiny by A.R. Von Cover Reveal | AND IT BEGINS... Lady's Destiny Blog tour!

Author's Book Trailer :

Book Teaser(s) :

I must find her promptly. I send calming thoughts her way with hopes it will help her to last longer without air. She is over the hill, only a half mile from our home. There are dark forms surrounding her, hooded and oozing evil. I cannot make out what they are saying. All I now hear is the blood rushing, pounding in Iria's ears as if it is my very own.
I have dropped our things a ways back and believe they will still be there when we are ready to retrieve them. I call to the light to use its power, the power within me so I can get to her sooner. I find myself standing right in front of her now with my back to the enemy. Realizing my position, I quickly turn and send blasts of energy and fire at each form I see. Only hitting half of them while the others are scrambling to get away.
There must be at least a dozen of them. From what I sense, they are all full of darkness. Only out to destroy and corrupt.
I let my light forth at full power surrounding Iria and myself in its warmth and protection.
The evil surrounding Iria seems to slowly melt away until she falls to her knees gasping for air. I feel deep within that she is already feeling better and no permanent harm has come to her. Thank the goddess!
What do they want with her? They cannot know who or what she truly is—can they? ~ within Chapter 9

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

Feasted On: Mindlink by Kat Cantrell

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 503 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: April 1, 2013 | Publisher: Carina Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Mindlink" by Kat Cantrell

My Book Summary : Ashley (The Redhead/Eleanor) is a movie star whose life has gone down the toilet lately and nothing seems to make it better, especially when the gossip magazines keep bringing out all of her flaws. Therefore, when she hears about aliens asking the people of Earth to send 10 specially trained scientists---so they can meet, talk, and possibly find out the meaning of a few things they aren't aware of---she makes plans to be one of them. As she just knows that if she can fool everyone into believing that, she is one of the scientists her life will fundamentally turn around for the better.

However, that was before she arrived on this other planet and learned that the aliens lied about their plans. Now, with the help of an alien she calls Sam, she'll find a way back home. If only she can stop herself from falling in love with Sam during her stay...

ZXQ-One (Sam) had plans to become the head of his research division and believed that the life he led was the one he was supposed to lead. That all changed once Ashley fell into his life, making him question everything and all of his beliefs, which leaves him being a traitor in his leader's eyes and sent to be "recycled." While waiting to be recycled Sam and Ashley really meet and accidentally mindlink. Together, and much to their both initial annoyance, they work out a plan to escape the confides of the prison and the only city/world that Sam knows to face the unknown and a future that Sam never expected could exist or plan for...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars--this novel is full of deception, lies, mixed truths, and two people learning more about themselves and what they are capable of then they ever thought possible. I found the "mindlink" between Sam & Ashley to be similar, in a way, to Ms. Royce's Outsiders Series especially in regard to her novel "Love Beyond Sight" because of how the hero & heroine in Ms. Royce's novel use their link like the way Sam & Ashley do. While I also found that "Mindlink" has, a unique alien-Egyptian flare like Ms. McHugh's "Tangled Web" that reels you into its world and keeps you captivated and curious as to see where the author will take you.

I enjoyed reading and learning about how the "mindlink" worked. As well as, seeing how Sam & Ashley's relationship grew because of the link. Sam grew to turn into as "normal" a human he could become, while Ashley learned to overcome her past mistakes because of Sam's gentle touch and help. They were just like Natalie (another character in this novel) said:

“You guys are like yin and yang, finishing each other’s sentences, and staring at each other all googly-eyed. I’m so jealous it makes my teeth numb.” ~ within Chapter 17

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes sci-fi romances!

Author's Novel Extras : Mindlink is available in Audio! | MINDLINK releases today! | Release Party! Kat Cantrell’s MINDLINK | Would You Be On The List?

Book Teaser(s) :

“Do you have a name?”
He hesitated and she narrowed one eye. “Too hard of a question?” she asked. Maybe the aliens didn’t have names.
“I am ZXQ-One.”
She snorted. “That’s not a name, that’s a model number. I think I ordered something online with that exact one. Do Telhadas not have real names?”
“I am not a Telhada. The Telhada is the ruling class to whom all citizens of Alhedis pledge loyalty and obedience. Only the noble members of the Telhada have proper names.” He rubbed his forehead and blinked hard. It looked like his vision was coming back. “You ask a lot of questions.”
“You started it.” She reeled back her temper and the edge to her voice. Attacking him wasn’t going to get her anywhere. “Well, I’m not calling you ZXQ-One, like you’re a Terminator or something. My friend Sam played an alien in a movie and you look a little bit like him, so that’s what I’m going to call you.”
Sam suited him better anyway. A good, upstanding name for a solid sort of guy. Even if he was on the thinner side, he had a responsible air about him like he never forgot to file his taxes or fill up his car with gas. A guy named Sam was dependable and never late for anything. “So, Sam it is. My friend Sam’s alien movie grossed—”
“You also talk a lot.”
Okay. Of course he wasn’t impressed by who she knew. ~ within Chapter 3

He lunged into action before further analysis could give him pause.
He crashed into UBA and caught the High Priest in a tight bear hug, flung them both to the ground and rolled. Their similar weight and build might have evened the odds but One had surprise and determination to his benefit.
At the perimeter, he released UBA and kept going. His world narrowed to this one singular act. His breath caught as he rolled past the pylons and into the Badramun. Everything hinged on The Redhead’s assessment of the implant’s functions and his faith in her quick mind.
Needlelike pricks exploded behind his eyes. In that split second, he prepared to die, to join with the Ancestors in the afterlife, where he would beg for mercy in failing his charges.
One of The Redhead’s images from Earth sprang into his mind, of a human wearing a cape and a tight uniform with an “S” on the chest.
Not dead. Alive. Pent-up breath hissed out. ~ within Chapter 8

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

Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

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 2012 - January 2013):

♥ means that I gave the couple's novel a 5 star rating
-- Read more about the novel (and a teaser or two) each couple is in by clicking their title links --

• Jaxina (Jax) & Keller [from "Bane" [The Coven Series, Book 2] by Trish Milburn]: A witch and a hunter fall in love, while trying to fight against the evil that is coming after them and hoping that both of them don't get lost during the process.
• Aylia & Nico [from "Wicked Werewolf Night" [The Werewolf Society Series, Book 1] by Lisa Renee Jones]: They are a vibrant duo that made me wish that their story was longer so I could keep reading about them!!!
• Bambi & Trip [from "The Booby Trap" by Anne Browning Walker]: These two discover how a misconception of who you are can really change your life...sometimes all for the better!
• Emme & Jack [from "Taking Up Light" [The Light Ones Series, Book 1] by Holly Lauren]: The growing relationship between these two is HOT and very sweet as they deal with the struggles that get throw their way!
• Chloe & Zack [from "The Unofficial Zack Warren Fan Club" by J. C. Isabella]: I loved the fact that they went, pretty much, their whole lives being in love with each other and only recently are taping into their feelings. ♥
• Hannah, Reed, & Josh [from "Trinity Bound" [Redwood Pack Series, Book 3] by Carrie Ann Ryan]: This dynamic trio encompasses a wonderful chemistry that is combustible and endearing at the same time. So much so, that you root for them throughout this novel.
• Erica & Jeremy [from "Try Me" [Take a Chance Series, Book 1] by Diane Alberts]: These two work through their troubled pasts while creating the life they want to have with each other. I loved Jeremy!!
• Ellie & Clay [from "Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska" [Love Finds You Series, Book 3] by Tricia Goyer & Ocieanna Fleiss]: Even though these two are secondary characters in the novel their in, their love story is one you read through letters that plays a major role in how much you begin to enjoy how the main story plays out. So very sweet and charming!
• Fiona & Felix [from "Ask Me to Dance" [within Once Upon a Ballroom] by Katharine Ashe]: They make such a cute and sweet pair!
• Kate & Cristiano [from "The Secret She Can't Hide" by India Grey]: Somehow, these two just seem to work together, even though they had to spend four years apart and needed to learn about each other again.
• Caroline & Simon [from "His Secret Temptation" by Cat Schield]: I really enjoyed reading about the banter and sexual tension that goes on between these two.
• Miranda & Chase [from "Bunny And The Bear" [Furry United Coalition (F.U.C.) Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais]: I loved the quirky relationship between these two!
• Sabrina (Seattle) & Marc [from "Anything You Want" [Anything & Everything Series, Book 1] by Erin Nicholas]: Together they are the perfect duo to keep each other on their toes while being very supportive of each other’s dreams.
• Chantal (Charlie) & Clay [from "All Summer Long" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 9] by Susan Mallery]: Together or apart, these two were a great duo that I couldn't get enough of! ♥
• Elle & Max [from "Baby Under the Christmas Tree" by Teresa Carpenter]: These two get together by an unlikely circumstance and stay together once they realize they have more in common then they would have ever thought.
• Meara & Finn [from "A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing" [Werewolf Series, Book 9] by Terry Spear]: The chemistry between these two is undeniable--not even Finn's promise to Meara's brother could keep them apart for long!
• Kendra & Deuce [from "The Sins Of His Past" [within Kiss Me, I'm Irish] by Roxanne St. Claire]: I LOVED this couple, they really knew how to get on each other’s nerves, get the other to laugh/smile, and heat each other up too.
• Cassie, Kyle, & Alan [from "The Boys Back Home" by Sierra Dafoe]: These three best friends create a life together like they've always wanted.
• Meg & Caden [from "Captured Heart" [The Highland Hearts Series, Book 1] by Heather McCollum]: Love, battles, secrets, treachery, and special powers -- these two deal with it all and still come out on top!
• Miranda & Damien [from "The Truth About Love" [within Once Upon a Ballroom] by Caroline Linden]: This husband and wife's love for each other can pull through anything!
• Claire & Josh [from "Hollywood Ever After" [The Red-Carpet Series, Book 1] by Sasha Summers]: Their intense Hollywood fairytale is one that keeps you entranced in its fast-paced, heartwarming, and dramatic ways.
• Loraine & Gabriel [from "Love Beyond Loyalty" [The Outsiders Series, Book 3] by Rebecca Royce]: I LOVED Gabriel and Loraine!! Their relationship is just soo sweet and I just couldn't get enough of them!!
• Theodora (Theo/Daisy) & James [from "The Ugly Duchess" [Eloisa's Fairy Tales Series, Book 4] by Eloisa James]: Two friends grow to love and respect each other while they live apart.
• Lillian & Boris [from "Undenied" [Amoveo Legend Series, Book 2.5 / Novella 1] by Sara Humphreys]: These two sweet reclusive people find each other.
• Sarah (Sally) & Colyear (Col) [from "Almost a Scandal" [The Reckless Brides Series, Book 1] by Elizabeth Essex]: I loved how their novel evolves--from Sally boarding the ship trying to hide her identity, to her being in the thick of the crew, getting into fights about shipmates treatment, to the growing love affair between Sally and Col all the while being right in the middle of a war! ♥
• Elsa & Quinn [from "Fortune's Hero" [Soldiers of Fortune Series, Book 1] by Jenna Bennett]: These two find love while they deal with escaping sadistic doctors and evil commanders.
• Elizabeth (Libby) & Anthony (Tony) [from "Her Best Friend's Brother" by T. J. Dell]: I LOVED these two! Their novel proves that if you truly love someone it's hard to let them go for good.
• Juliet & Gareth [from "The Wild One" [The de Montforte Brothers Series, Book 1] by Danelle Harmon]: I really liked the easy relationship/banter between these two! They were perfect for each other and setup a wonderful beginning to this series!!
• MaKayla & Dustin [from "The Patriot Girl" [The No Bulls Series, Book 1] by Toni Lynn Cloutier]: I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry and relationship between these two!! It's as if they were made for each other!
• Josie & Bane [from "Lust After Death" [Love-Bots Series, Book 1] by Daisy Harris]: A zombie-ish love that holds no bounds!
• Katrina & Tyler [from "Omegas In Love" [The Vanguards Series, Book 4] by Annie Nicholas]: They are such a sweet couple it was great reading about how they finally come together for good after taking care of issues from Katrina's past.
• Allarie (Al) & Dailey [from "Cracked" by Tara Logan]: These two make a cute couple, who play off each other well even though they seem to be complete opposites.
• Nicole & Ty [from "Tangling with Ty" [within Kiss Me, I'm Irish] by Jill Shalvis]: They are a perfect combo of being similar enough to each other to understand one another and be okay with their rough spots, and being different enough that they intrigue each other in a way that cannot be ignored.
• Finley & Beckett [from "There You’ll Find Me" by Jenny B. Jones]: I especially liked the relationship between this couple, it was sweet, funny (with all of their bickering and unusual ways of talking to each other), and because of the way they go about helping each other it really made me enjoy this novel so much more!!! ♥
• Hannah & Jackson [from "The Billionaire's Christmas Baby" by Victoria James]: She livens up his life while they're trapped at his cabin up north.
• Lana & Andrew (Drew) [from "Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel" by Samantha Grace]: Miss Hillary might not be schooling a scoundrel but she certainly did tame one!!
• Chelsea & Eric [from "Dark Wolf Rising" [Bloodrunners Series, Book 4] by Rhyannon Byrd]: They overcome their troubled pasts while creating a better future for those around them and each other.
• Josephine (Josie/Jojo) & Liam [from "Forever My Girl" [The Beaumont Series, Book 1] by Heidi McLaughlin]: They are great together, they complement each other really well, and I thoroughly enjoyed how they worked their conflicts out between them.
• Shelley & Chase [from "Silver Mine" [Takhini Wolves Series, Book 2] by Vivian Arend]: These two are one hot item!!
• Erica & Jamie [from "Aftershocks" [within Romance in the Rain] by Kristine Cayne]: The sparks between these two are combustible!
• Janica & Luke [from "Love Me" [Take Me Series, Book 2] by Bella Andre]: This intense couple, who have loved each other for forever, find out how much they're willing to take on to get what they want!
• Carmen, Don, & Isaac [from "Who's Your Daddy?" by Lauren Gallagher]: Three best friends explore having their relationship grow into something more, while dealing with the unexpected circumstances of that growth.
• Kate & Matt [from "My Stubborn Heart" by Becky Wade]: This couple's story hooked me enough that I finished their, over 300 page, novel in one day! ♥
• Lindy & Owen [from "Wife for Hire" by Christine Bell]: They are one dynamic duo.
• Emma & Connor [from "Whatever Reilly Wants..." [within Kiss Me, I'm Irish] by Maureen Child]: I really liked the relationship between these two, plus their flirty conversations and steamy sex scenes are hot enough to keep you interested!
• Nira & Roark [from "Dragon Rider's Gift" [Portals of Destiny Tales, Book 1] by K. H. LeMoyne]: I LOVED this couple and the other characters in their novel!! Kraz is an egotistical dragon who put humor throughout this novel! While Roark & Nira have chemistry that flies off the page and wouldn't slow down!
• Ashe & Raphael [from "Raphael" [Bayou Heat Series, Book 1] by Alexandra Ivy]: They have an unusual start because Raphael's people try to keep themselves hidden, but once they meet the second time it's hard to keep them apart for good.
• Morgeanna (Morgan) & Derek [from "Return of the Rose" by Theresa Ragan]: I LOVED their novel's plot---from the whole thing about the Earl sending his daughter away with hopes of her getting better and returning to Morgan finding herself in a world she's not familiar with and learning the ropes to the epic love between this couple---it was just soo good!!!
• Annabel & Sebastian [from "Ten Things I Love About You" [The Bevelstoke Series, Book 3] by Julia Quinn]: They were a joy to read about, especially in their scenes together, along with Sebastian's creative views when it comes to his writing!
• Fredricka (Fred) & Ryan [from "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera]: These two have more in common than anyone would like to believe, but the attraction between them is undeniable. They hooked me to root for them the whole way through this novel!! ♥
• Ashley & Luke [from "Love ‘em or Leave ‘em" by Angie Stanton]: I loved the chemistry that constantly sparks between these two!
• Azurha & Titus [from "Tangled Web" [The Deizian Empire Series, Book 1] by Crista McHugh]: A deadly assassin falls in love with her target.
• Chloe & Mark [from "Masks" by Evangeline Anderson]: While in disguise these two fall head over heels in love and in bed!
• Angela & Lucen [from "Angel All Year" by Sally Clements]: It was such a heartwarming tale that you couldn't help but root for them!
• Sonnet & Zach [from "Return to Willow Lake" [The Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 9] by Susan Wiggs]: Best friend's relationship grows into something more while they get over their differences.
• Myka & Eron (Spike) [from "Hard Mated" [Shifters Unbound Series, Book 3.5] by Jennifer Ashley]: Finding the one you love, while learning you have a son too. These two are the perfect counter parts for each other.
• Hailey, Mark, & Tony [from "Sharing Hailey" by Samantha Ann King]: I loved the relationship and love that Hailey shares with Mark & Tony! Especially since, they've found a way to make them all happy without hurting their friendships with each other.
• Franny & Charlie [from "A Merry Little Christmas" by Anita Higman]: They are a sweet couple who only want to accomplish their dreams, but they find that their dreams change the longer they spend together.
• Alexis (Lexi) & Trystan (Tryst) [from "Forever Werewolf" [A Part of the Beautiful Creatures World] by Michele Hauf]: Work hard and play even harder becomes this couple’s motto, while they discover that becoming who you are meant to be and embracing it can be tougher then it first seems. ♥
• Paige & Casey [from "One Bite To Passion" by MaryLynn Bast]: I did love the chemistry between this couple!! They played off each other well and created something believable between them.
• Jane & Banan [from "Dawn’s Desire" [Dark Kings Series, Book 3] by Donna Grant]: These two find each other while being thrown into the middle of a war where the good guys don't know who the bad guys are.
• Chloe & Andrew [from "The Wary Widow" [Wetherby Brides Series, Book 3] by Jerrica Knight-Catania]: Their novel proves that no matter what you do, you have to go along with your heart.
• Avondia (Ava) & Daxtronian (Dax) [from "Virgin" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 7] by Cheryl Brooks]: Dax isn't the type to romance a lady but once he meets Ava he does a good job sweeping her off her feet while she teaches Dax that there are more adventures to see if you’re willing to search beneath the surface.
• Reece & Dante [from "Dante's Girl" [The Paradise Diaries Series, Book 1] by Courtney Cole]: They are such a sweet couple! You can't help but root for them.
• Devon & Andre [from "Silver Storm" [Raveneau Series, Book 1] by Cynthia Wright]: These two stubborn people make a fiery couple that you want to root for even when they are being dumb. =0)
• Raina & Slade [from "The Half-Breed Vampire" [Sons of Midnight Mini-Series, Book 3] by Theresa Meyers]: I really enjoyed reading about the relationship that grew between this couple, along with all of the back-story that was in their novel.
• Gemma & Trace [from "Just a Cowboy and His Baby" [Spikes & Spurs Series, Book 6] by Carolyn Brown]: These two are in a competition of their lives, only have each other to lean on, and when Trace's past catches up to him they'll need each other more than ever.
• Bronte & Max [from "A Royal Pain" by Megan Mulry]: Fall in love with some new "royals."
• Mallory & Core [from "A Familiar Face" by Marie Harte]: I took great delight in reading about Core's abilities--from his true self to his sexual ability. Plus, the banter between these two was entertaining just by itself! ♥
• Olivia & Brandon [from "When We Touch" [Whiskey Creek Series, Novella 1] by Brenda Novak]: I could not get enough of this couple; they were just so cute together!! Then with the story of both their families ... it made it all the better.
• Caoimhe (Keeva) & Severin [from "The Vrykolakas Deviation" [The Narcissus Legacy Series, Book 1] by Sherri Lackey]: Enemies find out that there is more to life and love then what they've always known once they've found each other.
• Kerry & Dante [from "Untouched" [Amoveo Legend Series, Book 2] by Sara Humphreys]: I thoroughly enjoyed these two as a couple!! They both are strong lead characters with intense and intriguing personalities!
• Caroline (Carrie) & Griffin (Griff) [from "Beauty for Ashes" [A Hickory Ridge Romance, Book 2] by Dorothy Love]: I really loved the these two, their easy relationship/friendship to their deep respect for each other really made this novel for me.
• Brie & Samuel [from "Escape" [The Vampire King Series, Book 1] by Kenya Wright]: While trying to escape a dangerous King these two fall into lust with each other and might be working into something more.
• Nina & Eduardo [from "Seduction in Silver" [within Flirting To Win] by Natalie Anderson]: These two have a world-in-romance but with a deadline.
• Sophie & Jake [from "I Only Have Eyes For You" [The Sullivans Series, Book 4] by Bella Andre]: I liked these two as a couple, they both had their own insecurities but it's very entertaining to see how they work through them together!
• Alyssa, Dante, Cairo, & Mason [from "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler]: Three brothers find the perfect mate for them; now if they can only prove to her just how special she is everything will be perfect! ♥
• Ivy & Sam [from "What’s Wrong with Mr. Perfect?" [within Romance in the Rain] by Sherri Shaw]: They have a sweet romance you can't help but want to read.
• Willow & Jasper [from "A Taste for a Mate" [Redwood Pack Series, Book 2] by Carrie Ann Ryan]: These two have a spicy/rough beginning and an even sweeter romance.
• Allison (Allie) & Chris [from "Face The Music" by Andrea K. Robbins]: Their novel is a thought provoking take on the reality singing show world that kept my attention wrapped while having me rooting for Allie and Chris the whole way through!
• Casey & Nick [from "Take It Like a Vamp" by Candace Havens]: They funny and mischievous banter between them that never seems to end.
• Hannah & Leo [from "Improper Relations" by Juliana Ross]: These two have a unique relationship, that starts out as just a playful lesson and turns into something much more.
• Dara & Loren [from "Duality" [Guardians of the Light Series, Book 1] by Renee Wildes]: Two brave heroes find each other and learn that if they have each other in their lives they can accomplish anything.
• Poppy & Sam [from "I've Got Your Number" by Sophie Kinsella]: They are a quirky couple that created a bond over a stolen cell phone.
• Charlene (Charlie) & Joseph (Joe) [from "Final Approach" [within Romance in the Rain] by Marianne Stillings]: While trying to find out who murdered Charlie's best friend these two fall in love.
• Lily & Rafe [from "The Fake Boyfriend Experiment" by Stephanie Rowe]: I loved the innocent romance between this couple. It was sweet and charming while still being humorous with all of the banter that they share.
• MacKenzie & Valor [from "Valor" [Greystone Series, Book 1] by Taylor Longford]: This vibrant duo keeps up with all of the twists and turns that get thrown as them. I LOVED their novel and them! ♥
• Sarah & Jathan [from "The Memory Jar" [Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors Series, Book 1] by Tricia Goyer]: This Amish couple, from two different backgrounds, tries to make a relationship work between them while it seems like the odds are against them.
• Elle & Gabe [from "Wrong Bed, Right Guy" by Katee Robert]: I LOVED GABE!!! He is a bad boy looking for his perfect match and when he unexpectedly gets her in the middle of the night, he does everything he can to keep her and win her heart!
• Michelle & Jared [from "Barefoot Season" [Blackberry Island Series, Book 1] by Susan Mallery]: Their relationship grows from strangers living together into a steady friendship based on mutual respect and past experiences to a sweet love that makes them both better people.
• Lisa & Rourke [from "The Billionaire’s Baby Plan" [The Baby Chase Series, Book 5] by Allison Leigh]: When these two are thrown together passionate sparks fly between them in a way it's hard to keep them apart.
• Annie & Eros (Ross) [from "Tall, Dark, and Divine" [Bagging a Greek God Series, Book 1] by Jenna Bennett]: Annie is a sweet spitfire who is looking for love in all the wrong places. Eros is a very depressed god who doesn't know a good thing when it's within his reach until it's almost too late. Together they make an undeniably cute duo!!
• Belinda & James [from "The School of Wooing for Inept Book Collectors" [within Once Upon a Ballroom] by Miranda Neville]: Childhood friends become something more.
• Lydia, Ryan, Lawrence, & Taylor [from "Releasing The Wolf" [Eye Of The Storm Series, Book 1] by Dianna Hardy]: This intriguing foursome, find themselves in an unusual circumstance but they are still finding ways to make it work between them.
• Alyssa & Teague [from "Fever" [Phoenix Rising Series, Book 1] by Joan Swan]: You can't help but become riveted in their enticing novel!
• Docia & Ram/Vincent [from "Forbidden" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank]: All it takes them is a second chance at life to find each other. ♥
• Vivian (Viv) & Brock [from "His Forbidden Submissive" by Brandi Evans]: I LOVED Brock!!!! He sounds so good natured and sweet with a wild side that cannot and will not be tamed!! Then throw Viv and his relationship into the mix and you have a unique love story that will put a smile on your face!
• Lilith & Aidan [from "Kissing Phoenix" [Sex with Strings Series, Book 1] by Shona Husk]: They love each other so much that they are willing to try whatever it takes to stay together forever.
• Tricia & Noah [from "The Single Dad's Virgin Wife" [Wives for Hire Series, Book 2] by Susan Crosby]: These two have their own "The Sound of Music" type of romance.
• Alison & Maximo (Max) [from "An Accidental Birthright" by Maisey Yates]: I enjoyed the budding romance and deep respect between this couple!! They were just the type of couple that held your attention enough to wish there was more to the story!!
• Rose & Stone [from "Heart of Stone" [Frontiera Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade]: They have a sizzling romance that grows into something more meaningful, while they try to made better lives for themselves and those around them.
• Mathilda (Mattie) & James [from "Splendor in the Moss" [within Romance in the Rain] by Charlotte Russell]: Two people find what they've always been looking for within another person.
• Storie & Reid [from "Deceiving the Witch Next Door" by Melissa Bourbon Ramirez]: These two feisty and stubborn people try to find their way while getting and achieving their hearts desires.
• Ruby & Teague [from "Breaking Bad" [Midnight Justice Series, Book 3] by Jodi Redford]: I liked these two and enjoyed their interplay with each other. =0)
• Taryn & Trey [from "Feral Sins" [The Phoenix Pack Series, Book 1] by Suzanne Wright]: Together they are an unstoppable duo that are perfect for each other and fun to read about! ♥
• Janet & Max [from "Before the Moon Rises" [Ritter Werewolves Series, Book 1] by Catherine Bybee]: This is a story about an unusual meeting and beginning of a romance between two soul mates.
• Ashley & Caspian (Caz) [from "The Accidental Movie Star" by Emily Evans]: These two played off each other so well that I wish there was a sequel to their novel so I could read more about them!
• Ana & Howahkan (Kane) [from "Consent to Love" [Wild Pleasures Series, Book 2] by Abby Wood]: They make such a good couple even though they both come from different worlds.
• Beth, Josh, & Oliver [from "Calling the Shots" [Long Shots Series, Book 4] by Christine d'Abo]: Three broken souls learn to embrace who they really are while fighting the demons in their pasts they find love in the process.
• Chelsea & Brett [from "Runaway Heart" by Claudy Conn]: A handsome rogue falls in love with "his brat."
• Amber & Blake [from "No Remorse" [Heart of a Wolf Series, Book 1] by MaryLynn Bast]: As teenagers, these two feel for each other but life kept them apart, now that they are older and thrown together again they will do whatever it takes to stay together for good.
• Jillian & Reseph [from "Rogue Rider" [Lords of Deliverance Series, Book 4] by Larissa Ione]: See how even the most evil being (well not completely) to have ever walked the earth can fall in love! These two charmed me from the beginning of their novel!!
• Jo (Zo Jo) & Ned (Jake) [from "Shooting Stars" by Allison Rushby]: This couple come from both sides of the "lense" and yet they find more in common with each other than either first thought they could have--a sweet romance blossoms from it.
• Abigail & Gerrod [from "Embrace the Dark" [The Blood Rose Series, Book 1] by Caris Roane]: The relationship between Abigail & Gerrod is very sensual and sweet in how they slowly find their love for each other.
• Alexa & Dillon [from "No Flowers Required" [Love Required Series, Book 2] by Cari Quinn]: This combustible duo could not be more perfect for each other.
• Emmeline & Erick [from "The Last Witch" [Incenaga Trilogy, Book 1] by Debbie Dee]: These two bring out the best in each other, while they learn more about Emmeline's powers.
• Jeannette & Treynor [from "The Bastard" by Brenda Novak]: I really liked these two together!! They are a very stubborn couple, who both makes sure that everyone around them is treated well.
• Gemmita (Gem) & Shaun [from "Black Gold" [Takhini Wolves Series, Book 1] by Vivian Arend]: They're very cute together and I loved how enthusiastic Gem was when finding out about everything that was new to her.
• Heidi & Rafe [from "Summer Days" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 7] by Susan Mallery]: Together they make a wonderful couple, if they can only get over the complication that Glen (Heidi's grandfather) put them in.

Is there any book couple who you really enjoyed reading about this past year?? If so---who, from which book, and why??

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