#AlltheBooksDec - December Bookstagram Challenges Wrap Up | @Loriimagination @thereaderbee #BookChallenges #photography

Okay this was my THIRD Ever Book Challenge and it was SUCH a book fail or as the title says a bookish catastrophe! LOL! Wow ... I so totally just gave up on this one it seems. Yikes!

Here is the Book Challenge requirements that was hosted by Lori 🇺🇸 TN & Christy:

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-- OKAY these book challenge photos are in order of the date they were posted be sure to click the photos to get a better look at them! --

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	December 4th - 31st Like I said ... this one I just seemed to give up on even though I was doing SO GOOD in the beginning. LOL! What Happened via GIPHY

So I hope you enjoyed this train-wreck! 🤣 Yeah. I truly thought this was hilarious, yet I have good hopes for the New Year and have already committed to participating in Kensington Books' January Edition. Wish me luck! 😋

My New Years Resolution: #readallthebooks! - January Bookstagram Challenges Wrap Up | @KensingtonBooks #BookChallenges #photography #KBooksChallenge

My FOURTH Ever Book Challenge was just terrible ... I mean I started strong but then I just gave up. 🤣 🤣

Here is the Book Challenge requirements that was hosted by Kensington Books:

-- OKAY the below book challenge photos are in order of the date they were posted be sure to click the photos to get a better look at them! --

What was I thinking?: A Marsden Novel, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1215 KB | Release Date: July 17, 2014 | Publisher: Kensington Books : eKensington | Obtained: NetGalley

"Picture This" [A Marsden Novel, Book 2] by Jayne Denker

What was I thinking? : I've been interested in reading about "celebrities" falling in love with "normal people" lately. So, once I read the Author's Book Description I thought this was going to be right up my alley. Yet, even though the plot was what I wanted, in some ways, the main characters were annoying when it came to how they expressed their feelings for each other that after a while they ruined my enjoyment of it.

Author's Book Description : It’s where everyone knows your business—and remembers everything you’d rather forget. But somehow the little Catskills town of Marsden draws the most unlikely people back home, turns their lives every which way, and helps them finally figure out what—and who—they want most...

As a celebrity photographer’s assistant, Celia Marshall is used to seeing all kinds of weird antics. But subbing as the model in irrepressible movie star Niall Crenshaw’s latest endorsement ad—while wearing his silk boxers, no less—is definitely not in her job description. Neither is falling for him, especially since he’s dating his latest co-star. To complicate things further, Celia is returning to Marsden to keep an eye on her eccentric grandmother—and Niall is driving her there, then staying to judge a talent contest...

Soon Celia is pulled in a dozen different directions, trying to get her grandmother to act her age, placating her frantic former boss who’s organizing the contest—and attempting to stay away from funny, sexy Niall. Celia’s always been level headed, but suddenly she’s wishing she could get reckless right along with him. Has the time come for sensible Celia to cut loose?...

My Book Review : 1.5 out of 5 stars. I really tried to like this novel; the beginning was good yet from the halfway point until the end I had to push through it. There were just SOO many second-guesses by Celia and Niall that all I really wanted to do was shake some sense into them most of the way through. Thankfully, some of the secondary characters (like Nora and Holly) and Neil's comedic timing were entertaining.

I couldn't see how this was a Rom-Com, as I found it more to be a Dramedy being heavy on the drama and indecisive characters.

Overall, I wasn't a fan of this novel so I don't recommend it.

Nevertheless, if you were a fan of "Down on Love," book 1 of this series, and/or enjoy Dramedies then you'll like this novel.

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

Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: Picture This - Marsden, NY | So This Is Happening...Time to Go Back to Marsden!


Author's Series Extras : Pinterest: Down on Love | Is It November Yet? | Five Stars from Fab Fan Fic! | Get ‘Down on Love’ Today! | A Little Sumpin’ Extra on My Book Cover | Did Someone Say PIE? | #ChickLitLove, Day 1: Meet the Heroines | #ChickLitLove, Day 2: Excerptapalooza! | #ChickLitLove, Day 3: The Heroes (“Mmm...Heroes...” /Homer) | #ChickLitLove, Day 4: It’s All About the Besties

Book Teaser(s) :

"You mean it's going to take longer than just this weekend?" Niall couldn't keep the disappointment out of his voice.
Celia actually smiled, though her eyes were watery. "Gran's pretty darn stubborn."
"Imagine that."
"What are you implying?"
"Nothing! Nothing. I am saying absolutely nothing about certain traits running in the family. So . . . Vic's okay with it, right?"
She shrugged. "He told me not to expect him to hold my job for me if I'm gone for more than a week."
"Dick."
"He's got a business to run."
"What did you tell him?"
"That if there wasn't a job for me at his place when I got back, I'd get a better job as a leg model."
Niall laughed heartily. "Atta girl." ~ within Chapter 6

"Tell me you love me."
"Dude . . ."
"Say it, or I'm not telling you the good news. Say, 'Trent, I love you. You are the most amazing personal assistant anyone could ever have. I'm doubling your salary.'"
"Trent, you are the most annoying person on the planet, and if you don't tell me right now, you're fired."
"Empty threat. I have the advantage."
"Come on---!" ~ within Chapter 20

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

Blog Tour - Feasted On: Finding Hope by Stacy Finz | Review & Kindle Fire HD6 Giveaway

Today I'm turning my blog over to Stacy Finz, with a review of her latest novel "Finding Hope," which is the SECOND novel in her Nugget Series!!

ALSO -- Be sure to check out the Kindle Fire HD6 GIVEAWAY below!! [Blog Tour will run from January 5 - 16, 2015 -- Giveaway will run from January 1 - 31, 2015]

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- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 306; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1177 KB | Release Date: January 5, 2015 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: Pump Up Your Book / NetGalley

"Finding Hope" [Nugget Series, Book 2] by Stacy Finz

Author's Book Description : The small mountain town of Nugget, California, is way off the beaten path. But somehow it helps the lost and lonely find a new beginning in life—and in love...

One solitary day at a time is the only way cookbook writer Emily Mathews can restart her life—and cope with consuming loss. Still, the former city girl is finding all kinds of odd inspiration and advice from Nugget's proudly eccentric residents on everything from new recipes to opening her heart again. Especially when it comes to her rugged rancher landlord ...

His no-drama new tenant is the first break Clay McCreedy has had in a long time. He's got his hands full enough dealing with his wife's scandalous death and his sons' unresolved grief. Clay can't help but be drawn to Emily's quiet understanding and strength. When their fragile trust turns into passionate healing, he longs for much more. And when both their pasts come calling, he’s determined not to walk away...

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! A woman who is trying to overcome a tragic loss falls into another family's life who are dealing with their own issues; together they help heal past hurts in hope of moving onto a better future.

This novel reminded me a bit of Ms. Mallery's Fool's Gold Series because of its clicky-type town, the supportive people that live there, and how the novel has meaningful main and sub plots while really bringing in past characters too to update the readers on their lives. However, I was surprised by how deep Emily's personal story truly is, as it wasn't the type of topic I'd expect written about in a romance novel, yet I really liked how Ms. Finz got to the root of Emily's fears and showed you how she worked through them. It was very touching. In addition, while I really liked Emily & Clay's sweet friendship turning into a spicy romantic relationship I also enjoyed reading about Lina & Griffin's budding "too young for right now" romance. Both relationships growth over throughout this novel are well written and highly captivating! I especially liked how the way this novel is pretty open-ended so we might be able to read more about each relationship at a later date within the series (here's hoping).

It will be interesting if Justin's "premonition" about Hope will come true and if we (and Emily) will ever find out what really happened. I am very curious to see where this series will go and where "Second Chances" will lead us next!

I recommend this novel to those who enjoy contemporary romances that are based around tragic circumstances.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Alibris : GOING HOME | Kobo : FINDING HOPE | Kobo : SECOND CHANCES


Author's Series Extras : Meet my character blog

Book Teaser(s) :

"Damn, woman, you can cook."
Those baby blues of hers, usually desolate as an ice storm, glittered like sapphires from the compliment. And in that instant he couldn't tear his eyes off of her. He just stared until she turned away.
"I'm trying to decide which one to put in the book. So if you have a favorite---"
"I like this one." He pointed with his fork, hoping to break the tension. "Don't be embarrassed, Emily. I was just noticing how pretty you are when you light up like that. Most of the time you look sad. I understand why. But when you're in the kitchen . . . like last time . . . making the cupcakes---" Clay took a breath. "Yeah, I'm making this worse, aren't I?"
She surprised him by laughing. "Probably a good time to change the subject." ~ within Chapter 10

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

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About the Author :

Stacy Finz is an award-winning journalist. After more than seventeen years covering notorious serial killers, naked-tractor-driving farmers, fanatical foodies, aging rock stars and weird Western towns for the San Francisco Chronicle, she figured she finally had enough material to launch a career writing fiction. In 2012 she won the Daphne du Maurier Award for unpublished single-title mystery/suspense. She lives in Berkeley, California with her husband.

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Giveaway(s)!! :


Click Here For More Giveaway Info -- PURCHASE FINDING HOPE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A KINDLE FIRE!

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Find Stacy Finz :

• Stacy Finz - Website & Blog
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Idolizing In: Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 240 KB | Expected Release Date: August 4, 2014 | Publisher: Lyrical Press : Kensington Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley

Author's Book Description : What happens when monsters turn out to be real? One summer night while camping in the woods, Morgan Carter finds out in a big way. A tall mysterious stranger, Greyson Crawford, risks his life to try and save her sister from the vicious wolf attacking their camp, but when he’s bitten and disappears into the night, Morgan can only assume the worst.

Greyson shows up a year later, and he’s a different animal altogether. The color of his eyes shifts constantly and the rumble in his throat sounds more animal than man. She hasn’t any idea where he’s been all this time, but has a good guess as to what he’s become.

Grey is determined not to let the darkness of his new existence affect the girl he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about. He should stay away and let her live a normal life. That’s easier said than done, though. A new danger pulls him from the shadows to keep her safe, and he’s no wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Can she accept what lurks just below his surface? More importantly, can she survive him?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! Oh my goodness, I LOVED this novel!! In truth, I liked the Author’s Book Description and the name of the title, yet neither really applied to what this novel is about since I was thrown for a loop finding out it’s a whole lot more!!

Grey gets Changed when defending a woman who is trying to save her sister and niece against a monster in the forest. His first six months were hell then he found a local pack and spent six months with them learning to control himself better while learning about pack comradely even though he outranked all of them in dominance and didn’t want/couldn’t join the pack permanently. Then about a year after the attack he sees his mate again, the woman he defended in the woods (Morgan), his world changes for the better in a whole lot of ways. However, can he convince her that he is the “one” for her?

I thoroughly liked that this novel has a beginning and end, with only a few secondary cliffhangers, therefore the reader will never feel disappointed that this novel has to end when it does. Yet, it leaves the reader really excited to see where this series will take us next with a hope that more good things will happen!

Together Grey and Morgan are like a matched set, even before he Changed. Given that when they met in the woods they were both camping in opposite directions in the same park, he hears her screaming and came running to protect her even before they ever meet. Then when they do truly meet for the first time they feel a draw to each other that is hard for to resist. In addition, I liked that even though Grey was lonely, before he sees Morgan again, he never betrays his feelings for her by going with another woman. Then to top that off, I really liked their easy banter and how they created their relationship together in the midst of their lives irrevocably changing.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes paranormal romances!

-- On a side note --
I think my favorite "character" was Wolf or at least reading his commentary. *hahaa* Most of it was gruesome but reading it around Grey's personal thoughts was hilarious!

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

Author's Novel Extras : ...Sneak Peek Sunday... | ...Another Book Born... | ...Silver Wolf Clan... | ...Sneak Peek Sunday...

Author's Series Extras : ...all work and no play...wait, work is play... | ...4 Contracts and a Little Series... | ...Back in the Game... | ...Clawing My Way Out of the Editing Cave...

Book Teaser(s) :

We'll kill them and leave nothing but bone, Wolf spouted. Weak weak weak. You're weak if you allow them to live after they've stepped foot in our home. Our territory. Turn. Let me out and I'll kill them for us. I'll rip their throats out and bleed them, let them go slowly staring at the ceiling of a room they should've known better than to enter. I'll smile at their pathetic breaths as they run rivers of red across my floor.
As mean and dominant as Grey was quiet and submissive, no doubt, Wolf would do it. What a cruel twist of fate that had thrown their two personalities into the same being. ~ within Chapter 2

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

2015 100+ Reading Challenge

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

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

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

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

Feasted On: Santa's Secret by Serenity Woods

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 417 KB | Expected Release Date: December 1, 2014 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Santa's Secret" by Serenity Woods (aka Freya Robertson)

Author's Book Description : Will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

Having long since lost his Christmas spirit, Rudi comes to Santa’s Secret Village looking to sell the resort. His seven-year-old daughter already knows the truth about Santa, and neither of them is particularly in the mood for the festive season.

Practically a recluse since the death of her husband, Eva’s not looking for romance. Her trip to Santa’s Village is for the sole purpose of making Christmas more festive this year for her young son. But Eva brings an unexpected sparkle to Rudi and Isabel’s lives that renews their belief in the spirit of Christmas.

As the weather grows colder, things heat up between Rudi and Eva. But will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! In the middle of Santa’s Secret Village, located in Finland it’s a getaway vacation location for families, Eva meets Rudolph (Rudi) and together they cast a magical Christmas tale that brings their families together for the holiday in more ways than one.

This charmingly erotic novel makes the reader wish they could be in Eva’s shoes. From the magic of the village to the bond that grows between Eva, Rudi, Isabel, and Oscar, you’ll become hooked too! Plus, the sparks between Eva and Rudi are hot and heavy from the very beginning, yet the way they handled their relationship during their time together that I loved more.

I definitely recommend this novel to those looking for a magically fun (and erotic) contemporary Christmas romance!


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Author's Novel Extras : Santa's Secret - Overview & Excerpt

Out now from Lyrical Press, Inc. :-) Merry Christmas!
Posted by Serenity Woods on Monday, December 1, 2014

Book Teaser(s) :

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

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Disappointmentville: Ice Mountain Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 353; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1302 KB | Expected Release Date: November 4, 2014 | Publisher: Kensington : Zebra Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain" [Ice Mountain Series, Book 1] by Kelly Long

Author's Book Description : Like most Mountain Amish girls, Mary King has always dreamed of her wedding day. But she never imagined that a sudden, irresistible kiss would result in marriage to the handsome Englischer professor studying her unique community. Or that doing the truly honorable thing means keeping their relationship chaste so both she and Dr. Jude Lyons can someday go their separate ways.

But when Mary accompanies her husband-in-name-only to Atlanta to meet his wealthy, overbearing family, she's tempted more than ever by Jude's kindness, humor--and vulnerability. And when a wrenching misunderstanding causes her to return heartbroken to her remote Appalachian home, she's certain she's lost the real love they have found...and the shared future she's come to want so much. But a crisis of more than faith will work surprising miracles--and show Mary that love is strong enough to make the impossible come true.

My Book Review : 2 out of 5 stars. This was a novel that didn't turn out as I had expected. And while that's fine, the turn of events that happen in this novel were just hard to overcome and appreciate, as I'd have liked too. So, I was able to read this up to Chapter 11 (27% on my Kindle) which is after Jude & Mary got off the mountain and it was her first experience in a hotel. While intriguing at times the plot was too slow for me to stick to it, I kept getting distracted. In addition, I found Jude to be a smart twenty-six year old man yet dumb when it came to his actions and Mary to be a naive nineteen-year-old when it came to anything outside her comfort zone (which was most things).

I was disappointed and wasn’t a fan. I don’t recommend it. But if you’re willing to read about a slightly “racier” take on the Amish world then this might be a book for you.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : An Amish Man of Ice Mountain (Book 2) | IndieBound (Paperback) : The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain (Book 3) | Kobo (e-Book) : An Amish Man of Ice Mountain (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain (Book 3) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : An Amish Man of Ice Mountain (Book 2) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : An Amish Man of Ice Mountain (Book 2) | Amazon.com (e-Book) : The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain (Book 3) | Amazon.com (Paperback) : The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain (Book 3)

IndieBound (Paperback) : The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain (Book 1)	Kobo (e-Book) : The Amish Bride of Ice Mountain (Book 1)

Author's Novel Extras :

My original models for Jude and Mary...Have you read it yet?
Posted by Fans of Kelly Long on Sunday, August 9, 2015

Author's Series Extras :

Here's to my Bishop Umble of The Amish of Ice Mountain Series!
Posted by Fans of Kelly Long on Sunday, January 18, 2015

An Amish Man of Ice Mountain...Joseph and Priscilla models!

Posted by Fans of Kelly Long on Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Ice Mine Reality--Coudersport, Pa. Inspired the Ice Mountain books!
Posted by Fans of Kelly Long on Monday, June 29, 2015

My models for Sarah and Edward in The Amish Heart of Ice Mountain...Preorder now for November 1st.....!
Posted by Fans of Kelly Long on Monday, August 10, 2015

Book Teaser(s) :

A five-foot-wide boarded gap marked the entrance to the mine, the base of the wood covered by ferns and long grass.
"Would you like to try and transplant some ferns, Professor?" Mary teased.
Jude knew the joke now. He'd discovered in his research that the type of fern that grew outside the mine was peculiar and native only to the mountain, and the many attempts made by science in the past to transplant and grow the ferns elsewhere had failed. It was only one small, intricate mysteries related to the mountain.
"Nee, thank you." He smiled at her. "You forget that I'm transplanting my own mountain flower and I must put every effort into that venture."
He admired the blush that stained her white cheeks at his obvious compliment. ~ within Chapter 8

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