Feasted On: The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 10

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"Rebel" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 10] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)

Author's Book Description : He helped to find her kidnapped friends. Will he let her steal his heart?

Kimcasha has lived by her wits since she lost her family when she was ten years old. So when three of her friends vanish, she has no qualms about using herself as kidnapper's bait, until a stranger foils her plot...

After ten years of selling his services in a brothel, Onca has decided to retire. A refugee of planet Zetith, he has no family, no surname, and no woman—until he rescues a young homeless girl from a kidnapper.

Onca helps Kim find her friends, but as their intense attraction deepens, he begins feeling too jaded for someone so innocent. It's up to Kim to convince him otherwise...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! I LOVE this series, always have and I don't believe I'll ever stop. However, even though it has the typical erotica and intrigue that you'd find in this series, I found this novel to be more heartwarming and sweet then its predecessors. Onca's story is one that makes you fall in love with this softhearted man just as quickly as Kim does. Their fast-paced romance was enticing to read about while they battle to save Kim's friends and bring down a corrupt system.

Not only were Kim & Onca fun to read about, but also I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about Onca's friends and his home computer while being caught up on what was happening to the previous leads in this series!!

I hope to read more from this series and/or possibly read a spin-off series, as these characters have always been entertaining and fun to read about. Yet, if this is to be the last novel in this series, as I've heard rumors of it being, I really liked how it all wrapped up. I do wish there was more yet I'm not sure if I'd ever get enough. Nevertheless, this novel has made me interested in Valkyrie and "the clones" making me wish there was a novel about them too.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and series to anyone who is a fan of Ms. Brooks and/or enjoys paranormal erotic romances!

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My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1 | Book 4 | Book 8 | Book 7 | Book 9

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : End of the year 2010 Update | "Waiting On" Wednesday: Stud | Liebster Blog Award - 2013 | Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013 | Teaser Tuesdays: Wildcat | The Books I'm Thankful For (so far) in 2013 | Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2014

Author's Novel Extras : What's in a name? | Thursday Thoughts | A bit bleary-eyed at the moment... | Just wanted to share... | Monday, Monday... | The Call is only the beginning... | Cowboys, Aliens, and Rebels... Oh, My!!!! | Final Rebel Cover! | RAGT 14 Goodie Bag Giveaway! by Cheryl Brooks

Author's Series Extras : The Cat Star Chronicles Blog Tours | Beginnings and Endings | Rest, Relax, Rejuvenate, and...Recover? | Hot, Hot, HOT? | Let it snow? | Wildcat Launch Party and Giveaway!


Book Teaser(s) :

"Oh, I don't live in here," Rashe said. "I've got a house out back. You'll be safer there."
"But I didn't see a house..."
"You wouldn't." Rashe grinned. "That's why it's so safe."
Having just gotten out of an invisible speeder, Kim shouldn't have been surprised. "It's cloaked."
He nodded. "Lift that flap over there and you'll see what I mean."
Kim found a break in the leather and pushed it aside to reveal a standard-sized door that certainly wouldn't have admitted a Darconian.
"I'll let you in the other way, Ganyn," he said. "Just don't let anyone see you. We need to get that speeder inside too."
Kim had no idea how he planned to do that and didn't bother to ask. "This is getting weirder all the time." ~ within Chapter 21

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~ within Chapter 33

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Disappointmentville: Girls Night Out Series, Book 1

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"The Harvester" [Girls Night Out Series, Book 1] by Lynn Crain

Author's Book Description : Princess Sky Xera Nerezsh came to earth to avoid the normal succession path to the throne. Being the oldest daughter, she will be required to murder her mother in order to secure her path to power. Sky loves her mother and refuses this path, choosing instead to disappear in the vast reaches of space.

When her past collides with her present, she has to think quick on her feet, claim two men and a whole planet just to avoid the inevitable: a meeting with her mother. Along the way, she discovers true love and a burning need to be there for them always. Now if the other Harvesters can just keep to themselves, they’ll have no problems. But who said true love was ever easy.

NOTE: This is an erotic menagé novel with EXPLICIT language and adult situations.

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. A creative erotic sci-fi romance! I was really intrigued with this novel’s buildup, as it reminded me a bit of Ms. Brooks' "Slave," book 1 in her Cat Star Chronicles. In addition, because of how protective Sky was in this novel, especially in the beginning, I couldn't help but think of the, "Come with me if you want to live," saying from the Terminator movies.

However, once Sky and her men get to the "big fight scene" I found it falling short of what I thought was going to be a good part of this novel. I understand that it was probably because it's the first novel in its series. However, I found this novel was mostly sex scenes (very hot ones!) and background dialogue that builds up to what should be coming up in the series.

Nevertheless because of its potential and because I really liked the beginning, I recommend this novel to those who like erotic m/m/f sci-fi romances.

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Author's Novel Extras : Heck...It’s Thursday Already! | Latest News | Lynn's Random News | The First Six Months | My First Six Sentence Sunday | My Second Six | July Sales Update or SHOW ME THE MONEY! | The Harvester's Last Six | Sneak Peek Sunday ~ The Harvester ~ @oddlynn3 #SPeekSunday | The Harvester ~ MFRW Book Hook ~ @oddlynn3 #MFRWhooks #LynnCrain | Doing Sexy ~ @oddlynn3 #MSS43 #Saturday7 #LynnCrain | Sexy Once Again ~ @oddlynn3 #Saturday7 #MSS44 #LynnCrain


Book Teaser(s) :

"Are all the women of your world beautiful?"
Sky frowned. "Pretty much. We all come from basically the same genetic pool with few exceptions I'm told."
"Oh, who are these fine specimens?" her sister purred.
Sky threw her sister a nasty look. "Mine. Now keep your hands off them."
"Aren't we a bitchy girl anymore?"
"Always was when you wanted to play with my things."
"Ouch." Her sister gave a pout. ~ within Chapter 13

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Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2014

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 2013 - January 2014):

♥ 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 --

• Kassandra (Kassie) & Rumal [from "The Arrival" [The BirthRight Trilogy, Book 1] by Nicole MacDonald]: They just seem so cute together!
• Daisy & Sebastian [from "Just Desserts" [Holland Springs Series, Book 4] by Marquita Valentine]: They are a unique couple, in the sense that once all of their cards are on the table both still want to make the other happy or due whatever is best for them, even if that means making sacrifices for one another. Plus, they have an unusual relationship; in the sense of how they became a couple that was fun to read about!
• Melinda & The Beast (Edward) [from "A Happily Ever After of Her Own" [Ever After Series, Book 1] by Nadia Lee]: I really liked the enchantingly humorous banter that these two partake in...Together they seemed to fit each other perfectly...
• Malencia (Cia) & Tomas [from "The Testing" [The Testing Trilogy, Book 1] by Joelle Charbonneau]: They were kind of friends in school yet as they progress to University their relationship turned into something more and I hope that her feelings for Tomas won't get her into trouble as this series progresses.
• Raquel (Rocky) & Fen [from "Witch Bound" [Twilight of the Gods Series, Book 2] by Eleri Stone]: They have this instant attraction that neither (at first) wants to mess with 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. ♥
• Jaxina (Jax) & Keller [from "Magick" [The Coven Series, Book 3] by Trish Milburn]: I loved how their relationship comes together in this novel!!
• Casey & David [from "The Runaway Roommate" [Kdrama Chronicles, Book 1] by C. S. Mae]: They were similar in so many ways that it was easy to want to root for them to finally get together.
• Isabella (Belle) & Nicholas (Nick) [from "Spellbound" by Emmie Dark]: The chemistry between them is undeniable and it flies off the page!
• Douglass & Marcus [from "Planet Mail" [Valhalla/Mail Call Series, Book 1] by Kate Pearce]: They are an interesting match up. With their different sizes to their opposing feminist views, they were quite the pair!
• Alicia, Vince, & Emerson [from "With the Boys in the Band" by Marie Medina]: Two best friends learn the depth of their friendship and love while opening up their hearts to someone else and something new.
• Sara & Jerden [from "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks]:I could not get enough of them!! Reading about their personal tragedies and how they worked together to get over their fears was heartwarming and very erotic. ♥
• Taylor & Reece [from "The Switched Baby Scandal" [Scandals of San Sebastian Series, Book 1] by Theresa Meyers]: I found that their electrifying passion that turns into a sweet relationship was well thought out and well written.
• Alice & Hatter [from "Her Mad Hatter" [Kingdom Series, Book 1] by Marie Hall]: They are equal parts passion and promise. Their story is one that is fun and entertaining while the sweet and thoughtful scenes seem to sneak up on you.
• Avani & Rais [from "Savage Possession" [Temple of Luna Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers]: They suit each other so well; especially with the way, she soothes all of his hard edges.
• Maysie & Jordan [from "Bad Rep" by A. Meredith Walters]: Two people who have an instant connection to each other deal with the difficulties that happen when they want someone that they can't have yet cannot seem to say no too. You can't help but root for Maysie & Jordan and wish the best for them.
• Samantha (Sam) & Judd [from "Indelible" by Bethany Lopez]: Together these two made a great team, one hot couple, and a fun duo to read about! ♥
• Abbey & Lucian [from "Love at Stake" [Fated Match Series, Book 1] by Victoria Davies]: They are a pair of opposites that just seem to make the perfect match-up! Abbey tests Lucian's typical control while making him feel more alive then he has felt in a long time. In addition, their banter and robust flirtation keeps you wanting more from this novel!
• Heddy & Lang [from "It's a Boy!" [The Camdens of Colorado Series, Book 3] by Victoria Pade]: I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry and whirlwind romance that blooms between them.
• Francesca (Frankie) & Jace [from "Twilight Hunter" [The Execution Underground Series, Book 1] by Kait Ballenger]: Two people who seem destined for each other if they can only get over the little fact that they are enemies.
• Trista & Scott [from "Giving Thanks for Baby" [Tiny Blessings Series, Book 11] by Terri Reed]: They were really sweet together and played off each other very well.
• Elena & Rohan [from "Conquest" by Rebecca York]: I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the quick yet endearing romance that sweeps up Elena and Rohan together.
• Skye & Nathan [from "Sexting While Working" by Morgan Marek]: Two co-workers find out that they are each others secret sexting partner while in a boardroom conference together. ♥
• Kendall & Griffin [from "Catch a Falling Star" by Beth K. Vogt]: Kendall handles everything with such grace that you can't help but root for her, especially when it comes to her relationships with Griffin & his brother.
• Chloe & Sayid [from "Heir to a Desert Legacy" [Secret Heirs of Powerful Men Series, Book 1] by Maisey Yates]: Two people who had terrible childhoods but when Aden comes into their lives their perception of who they once were and what they once wanted to be change for the better.
• Julie & Jack [from "The Other Half" by Cotton Nightie]: They are great counter parts to each other. They help each other in many ways yet even when things get tough; it's never too much to tear them apart...
• Eloise (Elly) & Deuce [from "Deuces Wild" [Ridgeville Series, Book 5] by Celia Kyle]: An odd pairing shifter-wise but perfect matches for everything else. Also, I like how Elly believed in Deuce no matter what and that she was an excellent shot with a gun.
• Katy & Liam [from "Playing Games" [Games Series, Book 2] by Jessica Clare]: They are quite a pair! Both seem to be complete opposites but soon learn there is more to each of them then what they appear. ♥
• Dorothy (D. J./Sparkle) & Scott [from "Love Overdue" by Pamela Morsi]: Together they seemed to light up the pages when they thought about their shared pasts and what was going on between them currently. I could not get enough of this one electric duo!
• Rylee & Atticus [from "The Canuck Werewolf" [Oh, Canada!/Big City Pack Series, Book 1] by Marisa Chenery]: Their quick romance is spicy and sweet to read about.
• Ryan & Marcus [from "Love Songs for the Road" by Farrah Taylor]: Together these two learn just what it means to fall in love for real and with each other, they can accomplish their hearts desires!
• Larissa & Terak [from "Stone Guardian" [Entwined Realms Series, Book 1] by Danielle Monsch]: They are quite a pair, from their immediate chemistry to dealing with each other's differences. I really liked them together!!
• Ruthy & Luciano (Lucas/Luke) [from "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy]: They are quite a pair! They had each other’s back the whole way through in their novel, and I LOVED the way Luke tries to romance Ruthy as it made me laugh for that whole section! ♥
• Cameron (Cam), Blaine, & Graham [from "A Mating Dance" [Ashwood Falls Series, Book 2] by Lia Davis]: They make a great triad that kept you on your toes while rooting for them and their makeshift family from the very beginning.
• Cinderella (Ella) & Hassan [from "The Sheikh's Heir" [The Santina Crown Series, Book 2] by Sharon Kendrick]: Two people deal with unexpected circumstances while overcoming personal issues of their own.
• Kitrina (Kit) & Zander [from "Tamed By The Fire" [The Academy Series, Book 4] by Maxine Mansfield]: They are one couple that tries to fight fate even when they don't want to. I liked how these two just clicked despite everything against them.
• Zara & Ty [from "Ice Games" [Games Series, Book 3] by Jessica Clare]: They are more alike then they'd like to admit at first when they meet but as they become friends during their time together sparks begin to fly and soon they both know it's not a question about if they'll get together but when!
• Melanie & Carter [from "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine]: They're 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. ♥
• Annika & Tyr the Valiant (Tyr) [from "Ice Gods" by Helen Scott Taylor]: They are such a sweet couple!!! I loved how their romance grew and became something in and of its own!
• Kitty & Rafe [from "Bad Kitty" [Southern Shifter Series & The Black Cougar Trilogy, Book 4] by Eliza Gayle]: I was instantly captivated by Kitty's feistiness and Rafe's erotic determination. Between the two of them I kept wishing that this novel was longer just so could read more about them; they were just a great match up!!
• Sheree & Derek [from "Night's Promise" [Children of The Night Series, Book 6] by Amanda Ashley]: Together, these two are a sweet couple who make their love for one another pull them through all of the obstacles that get in their way.
• Ashley (The Redhead/Eleanor) & ZXQ-One (Sam) [from "Mindlink" by Kat Cantrell]: 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.
• Jolie & Wesley (Hauk) [from "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren]: They 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! ♥
• Sabrina & Griegs [from "A Bead of Blood" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 5] by R. E. Butler]: Two mates/beloveds find each other in very unusual circumstances and make sure they are able to stay together now matter what.
• Liza & Ryan [from "Play With Me" [Grover Beach Team Series, Book 1] by Anna Katmore]: I found their relationship passionate, intense, and charming!
• Pia & Valerio (Val) [from "Starved For Love" by Annie Nicholas]: They are an intense couple whose world-win relationship was one that everyone wishes they could have, in some way. They are drawn to each other in more ways then one and it takes a lot for things to come between them, even though Pia's old anxieties and Val's wives try too.
• Rebecca & Kent [from "Exclusive Interview" [Rock Arrangement Series, Book 1] by Ava Lore]: They have a great build-up to an intense relationship that is very intriguing.
• Aubrey & Jake [from "Battlescars" [Battlescars Series, Book 1] by Sophie Monroe]: They 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. ♥
  
• Samantha (Sam) & Chase [from "Chasing Sam" [Vegas Mates Series, Book 1] by Krystal Shannan]: Sam and Chase were a great match! I am so happy with how everything turned out between them; I can't wait to see where their lives will end up.
• Alice & Noah [from "Don’t Bite the Bridesmaid" [Sons of Kane Series, Book 1] by Tiffany Allee]: I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their (a little unusual) world-win romance. They are perfect for each other because they balance each other out.
• Rose & Simon [from "Romancing His English Rose" [Lady Lancaster Garden Society Series, Book 2] by Catherine Hemmerling]: These two come together from being distant acquaintances to lovelorn sweethearts.
• Cassie & Ben [from "Dear Cassie" by Lisa Burstein]: Together they seem like oil and water, but in truth, they balance each other out in a way that surprises Cassie...
• Kylie & Michael [from "The Last Bride in Ballymuir" [Ballymuir Series, Book 1] by Dorien Kelly]: I loved them together and I'm really happy with the way their novel plays out.
• Anne & Daniel [from "A Night Like This" [The Smythe-Smith Quartet Series, Book 2] by Julia Quinn]: I loved them! Their story was one I did not completely expect yet it kept me riveted the whole way through. ♥
• Elizabeth (Lizzie) & Thomas [from "Lovestruck in London" by Rachel Schurig]: Together they evened each other out, especially when it felt like the world kept trying to pull them apart.
• Larksong (Lark) & Sarco [from "Tempted by the Storm" [The Academy of Magical Arts Series, Book 2] by Maxine Mansfield]: I enjoyed reading about Lark & Sarco's struggle between their hearts and their duty. Especially when they both realized that they never truly put themselves first before and no matter how much they want to now they can't because they care too much for their families and their people to do that to them. Nevertheless, these two make a great duo, from their magical talents to their sense of humor they complement each other very well.
• Alice & Sebastian (Bast) [from "Hunger Awakened" [Vampire Hunger Series, Book 2] by Dee Carney]: Two "people" who come from tough pasts, finding each other and help each other deal with the cards life handed them. You can't help but fall into this novel and start rooting for Alice & Bast immediately; they are just that sweet of couple!
• Patience & William [from "The Headmistress of Rosemere" [Whispers on the Moors Series, Book 2] by Sarah E. Ladd]: Their charming romance will touch your heart while keeping you entertained!
• Lyra & Finn [from "Darkness Awakened" [Darkness Series, Book 1] by Katie Reus]: They 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. ♥
• Evelyn (Ev, Evvie, child bride) & David [from "Lick" [Stage Dive Series, Book 1] by Kylie Scott]: Two supposed opposites find that the empowering connection that seems to grow between them might help them make it through anything...
• Rennie & Dale [from "Midnight's Surrender" [Dark Warriors Series, Book 8.5] by Donna Grant]: Together they find a power that will destroy the evil coming after them if only Rennie can embrace her destiny and open her heart!
• Gillian & Maksim (Maks) [from "One Night Heir" [By His Royal Decree Series, Book 1] by Lucy Monroe]: It's endearing, sweet, and interesting in the way they choose to stick together and find a way to make everything work between them.
• Charmaine & Parker [from "Untamed: An Alpha's Kiss" by Evelyn Glass]: Two enemies find themselves in unusual territory when they learn they are each other's mates, now they'll have to fend off both their packs, friends, and family's until everything settles with hopes that everything will work out for the best...
• Tess & Tobias (Toby) [from "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan]: They were so sweet together. Plus, I loved how Tess seemed to make Toby a better version of himself too. ♥
• Cinderella & Prince Charming [from "The Wronged Princess" [Cinderella Series, Book 1] by Kae Elle Wheeler]: They have a sweet romance and their novel is a fun take on a fairytale classic!
• Ember (Emmie) & Nikolas (Nik) [from "The Rocker That Holds Me" [The Rocker Series, Book 1] by Terri Anne Browning]: Their relationship is moving, potent, intense, and very sweet. I loved reading about their shared past since it made their current struggles of being in love with each other all the better.
• Ari & Dane [from "Mates Since Birth" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 3] by Miranda Stowe]: Two young mates grow up to find that distance does make the heart grow fonder!
• Willow & David / Willow & Talisen [from "Influential Magic" [Crescent City Fae Series, Book 1] by Deanna Chase]: ...I liked both of Willow's guys, David and Talisen. In some ways, I wish she could end up with both but I know that's not possible.
• Riley & Sam [from "Heavy Metal" [Goddesses Rising Series, Book 2] by Natalie J. Dramschroder]: I couldn't get enough of this duo! They were there for each other when they needed someone the most and those feelings grew into something even more! ♥
• Jennifer (Jenny) & Matteo (Matt) [from "Marriage Scandal, Showbiz Baby!" [within A Scandal, A Secret, A Baby] by Sharon Kendrick]: I really loved these two together! They are an understanding couple (in some ways) who when faced with a special surprise they deal find a way to work through their differences in such a sweet way.
• Jamison & Ryder [from "Crash into Me" [Shaken Dirty Series, Book 1] by Tracy Wolff]: They are a combustible duo in regards to their ever-growing relationship. They couldn't get enough of each other, no matter what they said, and it makes for a steamy novel which you wish wouldn't end!
• Julia & Damien [from "Blind Wolf" by Aubrey Rose]: Their connection is undeniable even though it takes a while for Damien to believe it for himself.
• Beth (Trixi), Simon, & Gene [from "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais]: They are a match mate in ... well not heaven but definitely in limbo!
• Abby & Sloan [from "A Weaver Beginning" [Return to the Double C Series, Book 18] by Allison Leigh]: Their attraction is undeniable and so captivating that I couldn't get enough.
• Rachael & Ryan [from "Rush Me" by Allison Parr]: 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 these two!! They were snarky, fun, and brought positive changes into each other’s lives while they fumbled through their feelings for each other. ♥
• Wysteria (Tera), Melo, & Tahlon [from "A Twitch of Tail" [The Wiccan-Were-Bear Series, Book 6] by R. E. Butler]: Two brothers find their mate, now if they can only make sure their pasts don't interfere with their futures.
• Cerian & Oliver [from "It Happened Under the Mistletoe" [The Secret Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Valerie Bowman]: Their blossoming romance is one that I thoroughly enjoyed reading about. From their growing friendship to their personal worries/feelings for each other, this novella is one that I didn't want to finish, as I liked the main characters so much.
• Elisabeth (Beth) & Ryan [from "Dare You To" [Pushing the Limits Series, Book 2] by Katie McGarry]: Two supposedly opposites find that they are drawn to each other in a way neither can explain yet both can't help but want to explore...
• Whitney, Emmett, & Levy [from "Whitney" [Alpha Marked Series, Book 3] by Celia Kyle]: This match up was combustible! I loved how Whitney was able to find romance, even under the most unique of circumstances!
• Ella & Kees [from "Heart of Stone" [Gargoyles Series, Book 1] by Christine Warren]: They are one of those couples whose banter made their love story that much better! One hot know-it-all gargoyle and one reluctant magical woman team up to save the world while they fall in love along the way!
• Cordelia & Nicodemus (Nico) [from "Desire By Blood" [By Blood Series, Book 1] by Melissa Schroeder]: 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!! ♥
• Susanna & Nathaniel (Nate) [from "Once Upon a Prince" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 1] by Rachel Hauck]: Two people deal with unexpected circumstances in their lives where find themselves meeting each other and changing the courses their lives where planned to follow.
• Trishelle (Trisha) & Captain James Hook [from "Hook's Pan" [Kingdom Series, Book 5] by Marie Hall]: They are a stubborn, adventurous, and entertaining duo that makes you root for them as soon as they meet! Both are still dealing with the deaths of loved ones who have been gone for quite some time, and with through the help of each other they learn to love "again."
• Heidi & Javier [from "Falke's Renegade" [Puma Nights Series, Book 3] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton]: They pushed each other in ways I never expected, while I liked their constant need to protect each other even through Javier's personal denial of what he wanted being right in front of him.
• Charlotte & Sam [from "A Marriage in Middlebury" by Anita Higman]: They are meant for each other no matter how long time has kept them apart.
• Jolie & Wesley (Hauk) [from "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren]: 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. ♥
• Jamie, Ambrose, & Balin [from "Her Warriors’ Three Wishes" [Dante’s Circle Series, Book 2] by Carrie Ann Ryan]: They are a unique couple that will be interesting to see how their lives will turn out as this series progresses. I especially enjoyed that the guys were open to the unusual changes in their lives as much as they were, definitely quicker then Jamie was.
• Jasmine (Jazz/Hellcat) & Doc Goodman (Griz/Grizzly/Papa Bear) [from "The Alpha's Daughter" [The Wolvers Series, Book 3] by Jacqueline Rhoades]: They push each other's buttons throughout their novel, while slowly learning to respect each other and fall for each other...
• Beryl & Gavin [from "Tattoo Thief: Gavin & Beryl" [Tattoo Thief Series, Book 1] by Heidi Joy Tretheway]: This enticing duo go from a harsh employer/employee relationship to friends to a whole lot more while getting to know each other through internet messages and colorful banter.
• Diana & Tyson [from "Beloved" [Where the Heart Lives Series, Book 3] by Robin Lee Hatcher]: They balance each other out in ways that are so sweet and entertaining as they find ways to bring their lives together. ♥
• Brynn & Gannon [from "Body to Barter" [Half-Breed Shifter Series, Book 4] by Miranda Stowe]: I loved reading about the instant chemistry and passion that these two share. They are a unique pairing that was fun to read about!
• Cassie & Matt [from "Sleeping Virgin Seduction" by Nicole Snow]: A crush turns into seduction, which turns into a whole lot more...
• Celeste & Ben [from "One Tiny Miracle..." by Carol Marinelli]: I enjoyed reading about their past struggles and how they slowly turn over a "new leaf" with each other. Their relationship is dynamic, surprising (in some ways), and charming in it's simplicity.
• Katherine & Graham [from "When a Lord Needs a Lady" by Jane Goodger]: I especially loved how they fell in love with each other while they both were pretending to be poor and how once they learn the truth it made them even more enamored with each other too.

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

-- Click here to check out my best couple list for 2013. --

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