2011 100+ Reading Challenge

Okay ... here is my 2011 reading list .... will I pass 100 books read like I did in 2010?? To see what I did read last year go to: 2010 100+ Reading Challenge

Alright ... here are the books for this year ...

± means that I reread this book within this same year

January 2011

1. "Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane ±
2. "Revelation" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 2] by Lauren Dane ±
3. "DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward
4. "Moon Called" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 1] by Patricia Briggs
5. "Having the Frenchman's Baby" [The Brides of Bella Lucia Series, Book 1] by Rebecca Winters
6. "Full-Time Father" by Susan Mallery
7. "Impetuous" by Lori Foster
8. "Kiss of Midnight" [The Midnight Breed Series, Book 1] by Lara Adrian
9. "A Hunger Like No Other" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1] by Kresley Cole
10. "Call Me Irresistible" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
11. "LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward
12. "Walk on the Wild Side" [The Others Series, Book 5] by Christine Warren
13. "Strange Bedpersons" by Jennifer Crusie
14. "Some Girls Bite" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 1] by Chloe Neill
15. "Demon from the Dark" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 8] by Kresley Cole

February 2011

16. "The Iron Queen" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 3] by Julie Kagawa
17. "Noble Blood" [The Gray Court Series, Book 2] by Dana Marie Bell
18. "Slave to Sensation" [Psy-Changelings Series, Book 1] by Nalini Singh
19. "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor" by Lisa Kleypas
20. "A Table for Three" [New York Series, Book 1] by Lainey Reese ±
21. "Friday Night Bites" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 2] by Chloe Neill
22. "Twice Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 3] by Chloe Neill
23. "Blood Bound" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 2] by Patricia Briggs
24. "Moon Dance" [Vampire for Hire Series, Book 1] by J. R. Rain
25. "Come Fly With Me" [Forrester Square Series, Book 10] by Jill Shalvis
26. "Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght" [Orion Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade
27. "The Perfect Play" [Play-by-Play Series, Book 1] by Jaci Burton
28. "On the Edge" [The Edge Series, Book 1] by Ilona Andrews
29. "Invincible" [Benedict Brothers Series, Book 1] by Joan Johnston
30. "Shadowfever" [Fever Series, Book 5] by Karen Marie Moning
31. "Shadow Fall" [Shadow Series, Book 2] by Erin Kellison
32. "Dad By Choice" [Maitland Maternity Series, Book 1] by Marie Ferrarella

March 2011

33. "Iron Kissed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3] by Patricia Briggs
34. "Bone Crossed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 4] by Patricia Briggs
35. "Silver Borne" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 5] by Patricia Briggs
36. "A Midsummer Day's Dream" by Linda Lael Miller
37. "Slow Heat" by Jill Shalvis
38. "Baby Bombshell" by Lisa Ruff
39. "Finding Perfect" [Fools Gold Series, Book 3] by Susan Mallery
40. "Master of Smoke" [The Mageverse Series, Book 10] by Angela Knight
41. "All Over You" by Sarah Mayberry
42. "Married By Morning" [Hathaway Series, Book 4] by Lisa Kleypas
43. "Peak Performance" [NASCAR Series, Book 1] by Helen Brenna
44. "Racing Outside the Line" [Love Stories at 190 mph Series, Book 1] by Kimberly Montague
45. "River Marked" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 6] by Patricia Briggs
46. "Love in the Afternoon" [Hathaway Series, Book 5] by Lisa Kleypas

April 2011

47. "How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire" [Love at Stake Series, Book 1] by Kerrelyn Sparks
48. "The Undead Next Door" [Love at Stake Series, Book 4] by Kerrelyn Sparks
49. "My One and Only" by Kristan Higgins
50. "Arctic Winds" [Alpine Woods Shifters Series, Book 1] by Sondrae Bennett
51. "Vampires' Consort" [Magical Menages Series, Book 2] by Bonnie Dee
52. "Stormchild" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
53. "Stormy Seduction" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 2] by Vivian Arend
54. "Running With The Pack" [Cannon Pack Series, Book 3] by Beverly Rae
55. "Yours, Mine and Howls" [Werewolves in Love Series, Book 2] by Kinsey W. Holley
56. "Bear Necessities" [Halle Shifters Series, Book 1] by Dana Marie Bell
57. "To Taste The Wine" by Fern Michaels
58. "City of Fallen Angels" [Mortal Instruments Series, Book 4] by Cassandra Clare

May 2011

59. "Fireside" [Lakeshore Chronicles Series, Book 5] by Susan Wiggs
60. "Having Tanner Bravo's Baby" by Christine Rimmer
61. "Total Control" [NASCAR Series, Book 5] by Pamela Britton
62. "The Millionaire Boss's Baby" by Maggie Cox
63. "Just Breathe" by Susan Wiggs
64. "Anchor" [a Northern Shifters novel] by Jorrie Spencer
65. "The Mane Squeeze" [Pride Series, Book 4] by Shelly Laurenston
66. "Dark Symphony" [Dark series, Book 9] by Christine Feehan
67. "The Grand Finale" by Janet Evanovich
68. "Silent Storm" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 3] by Vivian Arend
69. "Dragon Bound" [The Elder Races Series, Book 1] by Thea Harrison
70. "Ascension" [Guardians of Ascension Series, Book 1] by Caris Roane
71. "Between the Lines" by Tammara Webber

June 2011

72. "His Eyes" by Renee Carter
73. "Maid for Love" [The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series, Book 1] by Marie Force
74. "Hero" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6] by Cheryl Brooks
75. "LOVER AWAKENED" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3] by J. R. Ward
76. "Blood Magic" [Wing Slayer Hunters Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lyon
77. "Hard Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4] by Chloe Neill
78. "Storm Born" [Dark Swan Series, Book 1] by Richelle Mead
79. "Primal Bonds" [Shifters Unbound Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Ashley
80. "Awakened" [House of Night Series, Book 8] by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast
81. "His Purrfect Mate" [Mating Heat Series, Book 2] by Laurann Dohner

July 2011

82. "Pitcher Perfect" by Devina Douglas
83. "Pack Alpha" [Were Chronicles Series, Book 1] by Crissy Smith
84. "Home" [Alpha Series, Book 3] by Treva Harte
85. "Hale" [Circe's Recruits Series, Book 4] by Marie Harte
86. "The Pregnancy Test" [NY Girlfriends Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
87. "Slippery When Wet" by Kimberly Raye
88. "Flat-Out Sexy" [Fast Track Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
89. "Goals for a Sinner" by Lynn Shurr
90. "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire
91. "Flat-Out Love" by Jessica Park
92. "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais
93. "Breathe" by Abbi Glines
94. "The Stillburrow Crush" by Linda Kage
95. "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen
96. "The Boyfriend Thief" by Shana Norris
97. "Wanting Something More" [Stepp Sisters Trilogy, Book 3] by Kathy Love

August 2011

98. "Black Ties and Lullabies" by Jane Graves
99. "Ecstatic Evil" [Tova Gallagher Series, First Entry] by Amanda McNeil
100. "Fierce Dawn" [ParaRealm Series, Book 1] by Amber Scott
101. "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino
102. "Marked" [Eternal Guardians Series, Book 1] by Elisabeth Naughton
103. "Blood" [The Mercian Trilogy, Book 1] by K.J. Wignall
104. "Learning Curves" by Elyse Mady
105. "Epic Fail" by Claire LaZebnik
106. "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery
107. "Lord of the Vampires" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 1] by Gena Showalter
108. "The Game of Love" by Jeanette Murray
109. "Mate of the Wolf" by Mandy Rosko
110. "The Juliet Spell" by Douglas Rees
111. "Dark Obsession" [Immortal Realms Series, Book 2] by Suzanne Rock
112. "Only Yours" [Fools Gold Series, Book 5] by Susan Mallery

September 2011

113. "Call of the Sea" [Call of the Lycan Series, Book 1] by Michelle M. Pillow
114. "Fall For Me" by Melanie Marks
115. "Freya's Mates" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 2] by Stacey Espino
116. "Just a Little White Lie" by Lynnette Hallberg
117. "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins
118. "Glimmer" [Nina Decker Series, Book 1] by Vivi Anna
119. "Eternal Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 4.5] by R. G. Alexander
120. "Outcast" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 4] by Cheryl Brooks
121. "Wolf Signs" [Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
122. "Lord of the Wolfyn" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 3] by Jessica Andersen
123. "Dreaming of the Wolf" [Werewolf Series, Book 8] by Terry Spear
124. "Only His" [Fools Gold Series, Book 6] by Susan Mallery
125. "Lord of Scoundrels" by Loretta Chase
126. "We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han

October 2011

127. "Falke's Captive" [Puma Nights Series, Book 2] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton
128. "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa
129. "The Vampire’s Seduction" by Cynthia Cooke
130. "To Wed a Wild Lord" [The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 4] by Sabrina Jeffries
131. "Raised By Wolves" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
132. "Trail By Fire" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
133. "Kelsey's Song" [The Wilder Books, Book 1] by Lanie Kincaid
134. "Wish Upon A Star" by Sarah Morgan
135. "Bossman’s Baby Scandal" by Catherine Mann
136. "The Ruby Kiss" [The Magic Knot Series, Book 3] by Helen Scott Taylor
137. "Maybe My Baby" [Baby Times Three Series, Book 2] by Victoria Pade
138. "That Voodoo You Do" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford

November 2011

139. "Bound By Blood" [Bound Series, Book 2] by Amanda Ashley (aka Madeline Baker)
140. "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford
141. "Cinderella's Secret Diary (Book 1: Lost)" by Ron Vitale
142. "Scent and Shadow" [An Aether Vitalis novel] by Mercy Loomis
143. "Only Us: A Fool’s Gold Holiday" [Fools Gold Series, E-novella 2] by Susan Mallery
144. "BECOME" [Desolation Series, Book 1] by Ali Cross
145. "Sabine" [...and the Beast Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
146. "Small Town Christmas" by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay, & Katie Lane
147. "Demon Bait" [Children of the Undying Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
148. "North of Need" [Hearts of the Anemoi Series, Book 1] by Laura Kaye
149. "You Against Me" by Jenny Downham
150. "Soul Search" by Amber Scott
151. "A Vampire for Christmas" by Laurie London, Michele Hauf, Caridad Piñeiro, & Alexis Morgan
152. "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh
153. "Diamonds and Toads: A Modern Fairy Tale" by K.E. Saxon
154. "Demons Like It Hot" [Demons Unleashed Series, Book 2] by Sidney Ayers

December 2011

155. "See You In My Dreams" [Speed Series, Book 1] by Jess Dee
156. "My Captor, My Love" by Leah Matheny
157. "How to Worship a Goddess" [Forgotten Goddess Series, Book 2] by Stephanie Julian
158. "One Perfect Night" by Rachael Johns
159. "The Demon Lover" [Fairwick Chronicles, Book 1] by Juliet Dark (aka Carol Goodman)
160. "Sneaks" by B. Button
161. "Maximum Witch" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 3] by Jodi Redford
162. "On a Dark Wing" by Jordan Dane
163. "One Last Night" [The Sabbatini Brothers Series, Book 2] by Melanie Milburne
164. "A Love Soul Deep" [Mystique Antiques Series, Novella 1] by Amber Scott
165. "Kiss of Twilight" [Dark Bonds Series, Book 2] by Loribelle Hunt
166. "First Date" by Krista McGee
167. "King of Darkness" [Chronicles of Yavn, Book 1] by Elisabeth Staab

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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