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March Reads

Okay, this month I’m focusing on all the paranormal books I’ve got stockpiled.

  1. Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire – Kerrelyn Sparks – the 16th and final book in the Love at Stake series.  Russell has been tracking Master Han for the past two years and is finally getting close.  But he’s not the only one who wants the evil vampire dead.  Han killed Jia’s parents and brother when she was eight and she wants revenge.  She’s more than willing to take Russell on as a partner, both for business and for pleasure.
  2. Twisted – Elisabeth Naughton – Book 7 in the Eternal Guardians series.  Cynna sold her soul to Zagreus (Hade’s son) in exchange for getting revenge on the Queen of Argolea.  She’s tasked with breaking Nick, Kronos’ son, but instead helps him to escape and becomes his point of focus as he harnesses the dark power buried deep inside of him.
  3. Her Two Alphas – Scarlett Grove – Lucy gets lost on a hike and is rescued by twin wolf-shifters, Elijah and Caleb, who have identified her as their mate.

Moonbound Clan Vampires series by Larissa Ione (Books 1 and 2)

  1. Bound by Night – Riker never got over his mate Terese who was driven to death by the humans.  At least until he met Nicole who had no idea her company, and her brother, were doing horribly vial things to the vampires.
  2. Chained by Night – Clan leader Hunter reluctantly agrees to mate with Rasha of an enemy tribe.  But when Hunter must fight for the right to save his first born, it’s her polar opposite twin Aylin who steps up to the plate and steals his heart in the process.

The Sentinels series by Alexandra Ivy  (Books 1 and 2)

  1. Born in Blood – Supposed “norm” detective Duncan teams up with “freak” Callie to solve a murder and stop a madman from taking over the world while dealing with the fallout from a relationship between them.
  2. Blood Assassin – Serra is magically lured to St. Louis to find a kidnapped girl and Fane goes after her in a race against the clock to save both the girl and Serra.

The Fallen Angels series by J.R.Ward (Books 5 and 6)

  1. Possession – Jim trades a victory for Sissy’s soul which leads to a number of distractions for him, forcing the battle to a sixth round.
  2. Immortal – The conclusion to the war between good and evil which goes the full seven rounds.

Other, non-paranormal…

  1. Cabin Heat – Bella Love-Wins – Part 1 of the Billionaire Romance Redemption.  Abby is headed back to San Francisco and school with five others when they are forced to take a detour and get stranded in a raging snowstorm.  Luckily, they happen upon Andrew’s Lake Tahoe cabin to wait out the storm.

The Bookshelf of Shame

Usually I read mainstream romances whether they are romantic suspense, paranormal romances, or something along those lines where there’s a story being developed along with two (or maybe three) people embarking on a relationship.  But once in a while, my alter ego takes over and wants to read erotica with little or no plot which is what happened today.

For the most part, there wasn’t much of a story line to any of these and they were short; they could be read in about an hour or less.  Their purpose was to get the reader all hot and bothered, and they did what they set out to do.  Some were better written and a couple really needed to be proofread and edited before they were uploaded.

  • Corrupted by My…: A Taboo Short – Emma Hayle – Younger sister spies on older sister.
  • Playing Mr. Baily’s Game – Katrina Millings – Hired help seduces the husband.
  • Claimed by the Cowboys – Jamie Klaire – Female and two cowboys who are brothers.
  • Lusty Leprechaun – Alexis Ayres – Woman is dumped by longtime boyfriend only to get seduced by the boss.
  • Ravished by the Pack – Sara Page – Female werewolf goes into heat and it takes four male wolves to cool her jets.
  • Filled by the Doctor – Ginny Lacey – Doctor-patient sex.
  • Amy’s Prescription – Connie Cliff – Another variation of the doctor-patient scenario.
  • Wicked Stepbrother – Sasha Marcos – Her mom marries his dad and they can’t keep their hands off each other.

December Reading List

  1. The Brands Who Came for Christmas – Maggie Shayne – The 1st book in the Oklahoma Brands series. Fate will bring them back together.
  2. Up to Date – Susan Hatler – Book 8 in the Better Date than Never series.  You can’t deny fate.
  3. Bedding the Bad Boy – Virna DePaul – Book 2 in the Bedding the Bachelors.  People do change.  They just need the chance to prove it.
  4. Santa Society – Kristine McCord – How Christmas really works.
  5. Married for Christmas – Noelle Adams – Book 1 in the Willow Park series.  Who says arranged marriages can’t become love matches?
  6. Playing Santa – H Y Hanna – a Summer Beach Vets novella.  There’s nothing like a puppy to bring two people together.
  7. Christmas Healing – Morris Fenris and Jasmine Bowen – When it seems that Fate is handing you a raw deal, she comes through with a Christmas miracle.
  8. Christmas Kisses – Verna Clay – Book 5 of the Romance on the Ranch Series. Nothing worthwhile is easy, even at Christmas.
  9. Cowboy for Christmas – Katherine Garbera – Book 1 of the Copper Mountain Christmas series.  Everyone deserves a second chance at their first love.
  10. Kissing Under the Mistletoe – Bella Andre – Book 10 of the Sullivans series.  Nearly 40 years after their whirlwind romance started, Mary reminisces about how it all came to be.
  11. Mistletoe Magic – Melissa McClone – Book 3 of the Copper Mountain Christmas series.  Another second chance novella.
  12. Christmas Lamp – Lori Copeland – Coming to terms with the past while stumbling across that special someone.
  13. Mrs. Scrooge – Barbara Bretton – Book 1 of the Rocky Hill Romances series.  There’s nothing like a genius 10 year old matchmaker in search of a husband for her mom at Christmas time.

October Reading List

I read…a lot. Here’s a list of titles I’ve finished this month.   Links point to Goodreads unless otherwise noted.

  1. Divas Do Tell – Virginia Brown – book 5 of the Dixie Diva series. Murder mystery with some humor.
  2. He’s So Fine – Jill Shalvis – book 11 of the Lucky Harbor series.  Romance with some suspense.
  3. Home to Me – Ruth Cardello  – book 2 of the Andrades series.  Angsty rich guy with family issues romance.
  4. Banished – Cindy Stark – book 3 of the Retribution series.  Romantic suspense where the vigilantes are the good guys.
  5. Sweet Addiction – Maya Banks – book 6 of Sweet series.  Love triangle heavy on the BDSM.
  6. Untameable Texan – Janice Maynard  – Lead-in novella for the Texas Cattlemen Club: After the Storm series.  Love lost and found, cowboy included.
  7. Beguiled – Sylvia McDaniel  – book 3 of the Cuvier Widows series.  1890’s romance complete with murder trial and trust issues.
  8. Not Quite a Wife – Mary Jo Putney  – book 6 of the Lost Lords series.  There’s nothing like an unexpected pregnancy to end a 10 year estrangement in the early 1800’s.  Complete with kidnapping and daring rescue at sea.
  9. Hunt the Darkness – Alexandra Ivy  – book 11 in the Guardians of Eternity series. Vampire Roke and Sally the Witch end up in a magically induced mating.
  10. A Very Levet Christmas – Alexandra Ivy – follows book 11 in the Guardians of Eternity series.  Dickens’ A Christmas Carol revamped (pun intended) as only Levet could do it.
  11. Long Hot Texas Summer – Carolyn Brown – the first book in the Palo Duro Canyon series.  He screwed up, she ran. After 17 years, can they start over and do it right this time?
  12. Night Unbound – Dianne Duvall – book 5 of the Immortal Guardians series. A new vampire army is rising and the immortals are struggling to find the instigator as Zach is brought into the fold.
  13. Siren’s Song – Dana Marie Bell  – book 5 of the Gray Court series. Someone’s out to get the Oberon, Gray Court King. Is Cassie able to save him?
  14. Dare Me – Parker Blue – book 5 of the Demon Underground series. Someone is hunting Shadow Demons and Val is in her own personal love triangle hell.
  15. When I Fall in Love – Kristin Miller – book 1 of the Blue Lake series.  April is feeling the pressure to find a husband when Mason suddenly appears in her life.
  16. The Ultimate Santini Novella Collection -Melissa Schroeder – novellas focusing on the 4 military brothers with a bonus story rehashing how Mom and Dad came together.