Nooks and Crannies

Beginning of the year reads

2010-03-07T20:48:00.001-08:00

January - February 2010

Haven't been listing down the books Ive read since the beginning of the year so wasn't sure when I read them so just decided to do one list for Jan and Feb.

200. Elijah by Jacquelyn Franks
Rating:B+
Comment: This is officially my first book of 2010. I slept over at my friend's place on the 31st and I was up all night when everyone went to bed reading this hehe Book 3 in the Shadowdwellers. I love how everyone from the previous books are still involved in the plot so it's not just a romance. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
199. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan
Rating:B+
Comment:good solid start to the series. I love Percy!
198. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2) by Rick Riordan
Rating:B+
Comment:as good as the first book
197. The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3) by Rick Riordan
Rating:B
Comment:things are beginning darker and getting more complicated.
196. After Dark (Harmony #2) by Jayne Castle
Bridal Jitters(Harmony #1)
Rating:B+
Comment:Because of the futuristic vibe in this series, haven't really started on the series until now but once you start reading you're hooked!
195. After Glow (Harmony #3) by Jayne Castle
Rating:B+
Comment:continues with the same characters as After Dark, answered some of the questions that came up, one of my favorites.
194. Ghost Hunter (Harmony #4) by Jayne Castle
Rating:B+
Comment:I want a dust bunny of my own.
193. Silver Master (Harmony #5) by Jayne Castle
Rating:B+
Comment:dual dust bunnies were very cute
192. Dark Light (Harmony #6) by Jayne Castle
Rating:B+
Comment:I think this one and After Glow has to be my favorite out of the series. I love Elvis!
191. Obsidian Prey (Harmony #7) by Jayne Castle
Rating:B+
Comment:we've seen some hints of the connection to the arcane series and this one was pretty obvious hehe
190. Running Hot (Arcane #5) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating:B
Comment:I think I was reading this one when the connection to the Jayne Castle books became a little obvious to me. Here we're treated into a more
189. Perfect Poision (Arcane #6) by Amanda Quick
Rating:B+
Comment:I really really like this book.
188. The Renegade Hunter (Argeneau #12) by Lynsay Sands
Comment:B-
Comment:I was a little disappointed in this one in that I didn't think the story was strong enough. I like Sands but I don't why in order to make the hero be more effective is to make out the other hunters as bumbling idiots. And then hint of a bigger story in the end. I don't know maybe this one is a little but too shallow for me
187. Fired Up (Arcane #7) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating:B+
Comment:as always a feel-good read
186. Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changelings #7) by Nalini Singh
Rating:B+
Comment:very sweet story, liked it moving on the next one
185. Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunter #2) by Nalini Singh
Rating:A
Comment:At last the next book is out and it doesn't disappoint. There were so many things to tackle and so little pages! I can't wait for the next one.
184. Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark #11) by Kresley Cole
Rating:B+
Comment:I love this series especially the valkyries. I like how every book somehow happens in the same timeline just their part of the happenings. I liked older brother's story more but this was a solid book in the series imho
183. Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) by Jocelynn Drake
Rating:B
Comment:Started out pretty good and intriguing. Reading the next book.
182. DayHunter (Dark Days #1) by Jocelynn Drake
Rating:B
Comment:can't believe that this all happened in the span of a week! More secrets and more revelations!
181. Dawnbreaker (Dark Days #1) by Jocelynn Drake
Rating:B-
Comment:ok I was looking forward to the next book in the series but at this point I would have wanted something else to happen. It's starting to become a little bit repetitive for me. I'll give the next book another chance though
180. Fired Up (Arcane #7) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating:B
Comment:Honestly JAK can never do anything wrong in my book so can't wait for the next one.
179. Fire and Ice (Buchanan-Renard #7) by Julie Garwood
Rating:B
Comment:I liked this one, The hero and heroine are very endearing characters. I hope the other friend will have her story too.

End of the Year Reads

2010-02-01T01:04:00.001-08:00

NOVEMBER
I have to admit that I haven't been updating the list too much so been trying to rack my brain of the books that I did read this month and the next.
01. Heir to the Dog (Dog Walker Mysteries #2) by Judi McCoy
Rating:B
Comment:it wasn't bad, I dont know if maybe because it took me awhile to read this that it didn't really pull me into the story like the first book in the series.
02. Night Rising (Vampire Babylon #1) by Chris Marie Green
Rating:B
Comment:very Hollywood glam vampire and all that, not bad but I didn't really connect with the heroine to be honest. I don't know if it's just me but her being that bitter wasn't really justified for me. And this is one of those, why must urban fantasy heroines sleep around so much, stories. Although technically she didnt really sleep with anyone at this point.
03. Edge of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
Rating:B
Comment:ok read. guy is a little bit too in denial and goes into too many "she's too good for me" phases that was annoying at some point.
04. Vicious Circle (The Circle Series #1) by Linda Robertson
Rating: B+
Comment: I admit I quite enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next book.

December
6. Sex and the Immortal Bad Boy (Immortally Sexy #4) by Stephanie Rowe
Rating:B
Comment:I always enjoy Rowe and look forward to her series, I have to admit that I wasn't really into Paige when she was first introduced in the previous book but I like how she was developed in this book. I hope Rowe continues her series
7. Demon Angel (Guardians 2) by Meljean Brooks
Rating:B-
Comment: the hero was a little too whiney for me, but it wasn't bad. will continue the series. Incidentally the first book is from an anthology which I just got so I'll read that first
8. The Becoming (Anna Strong Chronicles #1)by Jeanne Stein
Rating:B
Comment:Suzanne recommended this to me and she sent me the first four books of the series. The first book started out pretty strong in my opinion
9. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters #1) by Christine Feehan
Rating:B
Comment:short novella, good introduction to the sisters
10. Twilight After Christmas(Drake Sisters #2) by Christine Feehan
Rating:B
Comment:very sweet story, liked it moving on the next one
11. Turbulent Seas(Drake Sisters #4) by Christine Feehan
Rating:B
Comment:hmm villian was a little sad but Abbie is my favorite sister so I was looking forward to her book, there were lots of good moments there but sometimes I get the feeling that feehan is just prolonging the book
12. Safe Harbor(Drake Sisters #5) by Christine Feehan
Rating:B-
Comment: The tension between Hannah and Jonas has been very obvious since the beginning and I wanted to find out how their story goes, I don't know if it's just me but I got a little bored. The thing with reading Feehan is that after awhile she tends to get repetitive if you read her straight. I didnt really feel that when I started reading
13. Blood Drive(Anna Strong Chronicles #2)by Jeanne Stein
Rating:B
Comment:The first book started out well and I thought the second book was pretty good too
14. The Watcher(Anna Strong Chronicles #3)by Jeanne Stein
Rating:B
Comment:Written much like previous two ,book 3 continues the adventures of newly turned Anna Strong.There's many things happening in this book and I like this series so far but I'm starting to feel that the character needs more development. This is the third book already and it feels like she's just been turned still.
15. The Legacy (Anna Strong Chronicles #4)by Jeanne Stein
Rating:C-
Comment: I was SOO disappointed with this book! Books 1-3 were pretty engaging reads but it took me awhile to get through this one. Pretty much piles and piles of angst heaped together on Anna's head, with the plot still missing. I heard the next book is better so hopefully it's true. I still want to know what happens though so will read book 5 still

update

2010-01-30T09:02:00.000-08:00

Promised my cousin that i'ld continue my blog and i'd been remissed in updating for the past two months will update soon with my list. In the meantime it's a whole new year and this year I'm going for somewhere around the neighborhood of 180-200 books. Most recent recommendations are Meljean Brook, Jayne Castle and Jacquelyn Frank. Will blog on individual books next time！

October Readings

2009-11-02T02:05:00.001-08:00

October
Woot I've managed to finish my reading goal for this year!! Although haven't read any literary books hehehe

9. We'll Always have Parrots (Meg Lanslow #5) by Donna Andrews
Rating:A
Comment:I love Meg and her family! Although we're only treated to a slightly smaller number this time since the only family members here were Meg's parents and her nephew Eric. It was still a fun read.
8: Cockatails at Seven (Meg Lanslow #9) by Donna Andrews
Rating:A
Comment:Meg and her family are at it again hehe This is a few books after the last one I read so some events and characters can get a little confusing without any background information. All in all a great read. And there's a baby involved, plus I just love Rob. All in all a great read.
7. Trick or Treat Murder (Lucy Stone Mysteries #3) by Leslie Meier
Rating: B
Comment:Not bad at all , I enjoyed the first book of the series and since I can't seem to find the 2nd one skipped to this one.
Back to School Murder (Lucy Stone Mysteries #4) by Leslie Meier
Rating: C-
Comment:Sometimes I come across books that I'm not really in the mood for to read or something about it turns me off. In good conscious I didn't number it because I didn't finish the book. The book pretty much centered on Lucy and how unhappy she was about her family and her husband and is even contemplating an affair. I thought they were such a happy family in the last book. huh where did that come from? From loving #3 to totally hating #4, dissapointing
6. The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands
Rating: B
Comment:Not bad, I miss the Argeneau family and this book was a nice read. My only qualm is that while reading in the middle my desire to continue got lost and then picked up again later. Can't wait to read the next book though.
5. My Favorite Witch by Lisa Plumley
Rating: B-
Comment:ok read. This was just a normal read for me. Might think of reading the sequel if she ever decides to write one.
4.Owls Well That Ends Well (Meg Lanslow #6) by Donna Andrews
Rating:A
Comment:Went through a Donna Andrews phase this month, I have to admit that when you start reading one you just have to continue reading the books in the series. Love Meg! One of the series that I'm always looking forward to. After reading this went out and bought the next one in the series!
3.No Rest for the Wicket (Meg Lanslow #7) by Donna Andrews
Rating:A
Comment: I really can't decide which one in the series is my favorite because I love them all. Extreme Cricket! Winner!! And I love Rob ! Bought the 8th book too and the 10th paperback is coming out Novermber so can't wait for that.
2. Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton
Rating:C
Comment: I was a little disappointed in the book because I love the cover and I love the premise of the book but it didn't really leave me satisfied after reading it.
1. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
Rating:A
Comment:I love Ilona Andrews!! She always leaves me satisfied and waiting for more whenever I read her books. I haven't been writing down the books that I've read in October completely but this totally deserves to be the #1 spot for my goal this year. While heavily anticipating her next Kate book, I was quite intrigued by her new series. As my book bud Olive, mentioned, I do agree that this reads more like paranormal romance than Urban Fantasy but I love it all the same. I love how Andrews makes everything so gritty but the characters so positive(in a way) and likeable. Next book in the series will be about William. Can't wait!

September Reads

2009-10-15T21:54:00.001-07:00

September
21. Jacob (Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank
Rating:B+
Comment: Great start to a new series!!!
20. Gideon (Nightwalkers #2) by Jacquelyn Frank
Rating:B+
Comment: Great start to a new series!!!
19. Forbidden Magic (Magic #1) by Cheyenne McCray
Rating:B-
Comment: ok read
18. Seduced by Magic (Magic #2) by Cheyenne McCray
Rating:B-
Comment: not bad
17. Storm of Visions (Chosen Ones #1) by Cristina Dodd
Rating:B-
Comment: was ok the ending was kind of "That's all?" for me, would like to continue though
16. Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine #1) by Lilith Saintcrow
Rating:B-
Comment: it was ok, kind of depressing, has the potential to be one of those nitty painful series
15. Forever...: A Novel of Good And Evil, Love And Hope (Forever Trilogy#1) by Jude Deveraux
Rating:B
Comment:really liked the book, read the excerpts on the next two but might prefer this one as a standalone.
14. The Sword (Sons of Destiny #1) by Jean Johnson
Rating:B-
Comment:It was ok but it felt a little amateurish for me ala first KMM
13. White Lies (Arcane Society#2) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating: B
Comment: As always JAK is such a comfort and easy read. I always have a desire to read her old books everytime I read her. Would have given it higher but despite enjoying it, it tended to become too technical at some parts, and I read Second Sight a good 6 months before I think, so it was hard to recall any of the things that the history of Arcnae Society and J&J that it alluded to. Despite that, couldnt wait to read the next one.
12. Sizzle and Burn (Arcane Society#3) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating: B+
Comment: Liked the previous book better in concept but the story played out better here imho.Also since read this right after the last one, a lot of the details were fresh, it was a much smoother read than the second.
11. Third Circle (Arcane Society#4) by Jayne Ann Krentz
Rating: B+
Comment: I seldom read historicals now but since this is part of the Arcane series that I was currently reading, felt I needed to read it in order as to understand the dynamics of the past and present. Besides, I'm a sucker of the connecting past to present stories where you just get a hint of the other. Loved the characters and their interaction, had a much more old-school paranormal feel to it which was very cool
10.Alpha and Omega () by Patricia Briggs
Rating: B+
Comment: Another great book by Briggs, I always anticipate a new sequel to Briggs' Mercy series or the Alpha and Omega series.

August 2009 Reading

2009-09-02T02:15:00.001-07:00

August
Not so bad for this month. I found myself staying in the pararomance genre hehe

33. Night's Rose by Annaleise Evans
Rating: B+
Comment:Quite enjoyed this book, Rose's story was very heartwrenching. Interested to see the next book coming out in September.

32. Arousing Suspicions by Marianne Stillings
Rating: B
Comment: story was typical but enjoyable light reading.

31.　Through the Veil by Shiloh Walker
Rating:B
Comment:Quite interesting, too bad it was a stand-alone, would have wanted to read more.

30: Ecstasy (Shadowalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank
Rating:B-
Comment:My first book by Jacquelyn Frank. I have to admit it was just ok for me. This is the second series of her but from the same Nightwalkers series. Will have to check that one. I quite liked the characters mind you, but I felt that it just dragged on a littel bit for me.

29: Destined to An Early Grave (Night Huntress #4) by Jeaniene Frost
Rating: B
Comment: It was ok, likable but not as good as the last book. It felt like there was something lacking in the novel for me

28. Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin #1) by GA Aiken
Rating: B+
Comment: I quite liked it. A light and fun read. Looking for the next two books now.

27. Dragon Heat by Allyson James
Rating: B
Comment: I like how she asian the feel is in the book because of dragons and such

26. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Nights (Immortals After Dark #4) by Kresley Cole
Rating: B+
Comment:Starts around the same time as the middle of the 3rd book. I felt bad for Bowen when the realization hit him in the end but I quite like the heroine, Mari here.

25.Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark #5) by Kresley Cole
Rating: B+
Comment: I have to admit, considering that one of the characters is a ghost. I love how the two characters interacted and how the romance developed between them

24. Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark #6) by Kresley Cole
Rating: B-
Comment:I found myself liking most of the female characters in the IAD series but there was something about this heroine that just annoyed me, half the time. I was kind of expecting a lot out of this one since I liked Cadeon from the few mentions he had before. The ending was kind of an abrupt about-face for her. All in all not so bad.

23. Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark #7) by Kresley Cole
Rating: B+
Comment:I liked this better than the last one. I liekd Cadeon more than his brother Rydstrom but I loved Sabine, a very likable mercenary hehe

22. Rapture (Shadowalkers #2) by Jacquelyn Frank
Rating:B+
Comment: I am so glad, I started reading this book because this one was loads better than the first for me. Magnus didn't really leave a big impression in the first book so I wasnt that into reading the second one. But I love how his character and Dae's is developed in this one. Worth reading! Now anticipating the next book!

Currently Reading
Jacob (Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank

July

2009-08-02T21:34:00.001-07:00

July was a pretty good month, almost to the 30th mark so we'll see how far August takes us.
JULY
47. She's no Fairy Princess (The Others #2) by Christine Warren
Rating: B
Comment: Not bad, the ending was kind of abrupt in my opinion. A little too convenient. but it was fun and interesting. Hunting for book 3 now. I actually read this last month but I forgot to list it down on the list so I'm carrying over to this month :)
46. (Riley Jensen #1) by Keri Arthur
Rating: B
Comment: It wasn't so bad.
45. Kissing Sin (Riley Jensen #2) by Keri Arthur
Rating: B
Comment: ditto! Quinn is turning into Richard!
44. Tempting Evil (Riley Jensen #3) by Keri Arthur
Rating: B
Comment: I think I liked this one best so far
43. Dangerous Grounds (Riley Jensen #4) by Keri Arthur
Rating: B
Comment: Not bad, totally agreed with what Riley decided on
42. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica #1) by Larissa Inoue
Rating: B
Comment: I can't help comparing thsi to JR Ward because it felt like similar to her style. I did like the book though and am curious about what happens in the next two books which features the other 2 brothers.
41. Red (Dead World #1) by Jordan Summers
Rating: B
Comment: I actually quite liked the book and after reading it directly continued on to the second book
40. Scarlet(Dead World #2) by Jordan Summers
Rating: B-
Comment:I liked this series but I felt like book two really didn't go anywhere and totally commiserated with Red. poor Red
39. Designer Knockoff (Crime of Fashion #2) by Ellen Byerrum
Rating: B+
Comment:I read Byerrum's first book in the series and I found myself enjoying that. Her heroine was witty and quirky. And I find myself wondering getting caught up on the mystery too. You have to read the first book in order though because the second one does reveal events that happen in the first. So unless you want to know who was the killer in the first one, better start with that one.
38. Hostile Makeover (Crime of Fashion #3) by Ellen Byerrum
Rating:
Comment:Honestly, was a big I knew it to me hehe Enjoyed it though. Found out they made a tv movie of the 1st and this book. yay!
37. Poison Study (Study #1 ) by Maria V. Snyder
Rating: A
Comment: I loved it!! Couldn't wait to read the next one!
36. Magic Study (Study #2) by Maria V. Snyder
Rating: A
Comments: Loved the second book as much as the first book!! Hunting for book 3 now
35. Branded by Fire (Psy-Changelings #6) by Nalini Singh
Rating: A
Comment: Book 6 in the Psy-changelings series was very hot! The chemistry between Mercy and Riley were sizzling and you get to see some bits and pieces of the other couples too!
34. Personal Demons by Stacia Kane
Rating: B+
Comment: I quite like this first book by a new author. Her second book just came out so might give that one a read too

June

2009-06-30T00:31:00.001-07:00

Decided to specify my rating system. Don't want to assume hehe
A : Favorite
B+ : Very good
B : NOt Bad, good
C+ : OK
C : didn't like it so much but something about it didn't satisfy me
C-: Didnt't like it

64. Dancing With Werewolves (Delilah Street, Paranormal Investigator #1) by Carole Nelson Douglas
Rating: B.
Comment: Was pretty intersting although it took me awhile to read. would read the next one though

63. Undead and Unwelcome (Queen Betsy #8) by MaryJanice Davidson C+
Rating: C+
Comment: It wasn't bad but didn't really leave me excited in the end. She should have just separated the two narratives.

62. Skin Trade (Anita Blake #17) by Laurell K Hamilton
Rating: C+
Comment: Started out pretty well for the buildup but just lost me in the end.

61. Spiral Hunt by Margaret Ronald
Rating: B
Comment: Not Bad. I'm happy to hear there is a second book and possibly a third book to make it a trilogy.

60. The Devil You Know (Morgan Kingsley #2) by Jenna Black
Rating: B+
Comment: Comparing this to the first book, I liked this one better by a mile. Morgan didn't really annoy me that much here as oppose to the first book.

59. The Devil's Due (Morgan Kingsley #3) by Jenna Black
Rating: B
Comment: Like the second one better but still it was pretty good. I can say I am really getting into this series now

58. Wicked Lovely (Faerie #1) by Melissa Marr
Rating: B
Comment: Finished it right away. Enjoyed the first book will wait until the 4th book comes out becuase 3rd book seems like such a cliffhanger

57. Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom #1) by Devon Monk
Rating: B
Comment: I like the concept of the book and it was pretty interesting. It lacks a certain cohesiveness though and you are left with so many questions in the end. It seems like her job as a hound was just an afterthought.

56. Hawke's Pride by Norah Hess
Rating: B+
Comment: Went on a romance kick this month and after I read this, I found out that I quite enjoyed it. Started to read he other books because of this too.

55. Devil in Spurs by Norah Hess
Rating: C
Comment: I have to admit I like the characters of the story and it had promise to become one of those good romances you can't seem to put down but I was disappointed that the characters especially the hero and heroine weren't really developed. I found myself skipping over some parts in the middle because it went on and on and then the end was a bit anticlimactic and the scene with tina should have happened 3 chapters ago! I think it just bugs be that Jonty was suppose to be a strong character but some scenes of her were just too meek for me. Sigh too bad.

54. Stray (Werecats #1) by Rachel Vincent
Rating: C+
Comment: Honestly, I hated the character from the beginning until around halfway the book. She pretty much whined and complained the whole time and I didn't think that her defense had any legitimate standing. She was acting more 16 than the 23 she is. It reminded me so much of Kelley Armstrong's Elena, right down to the rogue shifter and to the guy. The action and story did pick up around the latter half of the book and I rated it C+ because it did make me want to start with the next book in the series.

53. Bedeviled (A Queen of the Otherworld #1) by Maureen Child
Rating: C+
Comment: The reason that I'm giving this just an Ok is that I was not satisfied with the way it ended. You spend a big part of the book reading about how the changes are coming and how the heroine fights to ignore her destiny and how she begins to accept it. Then sudden confrontatiion that is open ended and finished. Read more on book two. I liked the premise of the book, that was what made me pick up this novel. This is Child's first paranormal novel. she often writes romances

52. The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Kitchen Witch #3) by Annette Blair
Rating: B
Comment:Third in the Kitchen witch series and an opening focuses on Victoria, Mel's vintage shop friend. Vicky who has denied she ever had magic her whole life, opens her ancestor's wardrobe, yes the one that prophesizes that whoever opens it inherits said ancestor's magic. Out pops a carousel unicorn and the scot who she litereary dreams about enters her life. Turns out his ancestor was the one who made the unicorn, and he needed it to gain back the respect for his family name. And right where things were getting steamy, Vicky's long lost magical triplet sisters pops up.
The book was an easy enough read, fun and some scenes were laugh out funny.Kira's story is still my favorite.

51: Halle Pumas Series by Dana Marie Bell
1. The Wallflower
2. Sweet Dreams
3. Cat in a Different Color
4. Steel Beauty
Rating: B+
Comment: I decided to lump all the books together because they felt more anthology lumped together than novels. I love Dana Marie Bell!! Her books are so funny and I can't wait for the next one!

50. Witch Hunt (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #4) by Shirley Daamsgard
Rating: B
Comment: I admit that I liked this fourth book by Daamsgard. The mystery was interesting and I didn't find Abby as annoying as before. The whole fight with Abby felt kind of forced to me but all in all it was good. The one thing that feels weird for me is that at every book I feel like Ophelia is still at the same position she is when in the first book in terms of accepting her magic. I feel like she's repeating her struggle from the beginning everybook.

49. The Witch is Dead (Ophelia and Abby Mysteries #5) by Shirley Daamsgard
Rating: C+
Comment: I just gave this an ok, I didn't really like most parts of the book in that Ophelia annoyed me the whole time. And I don't know why but I figured out who the kidnapper was right after Tink was kidnapped. I didn't really think the mystery was all that strong. Aunt Dot didn't really endear me to her all that much. The book was so-so, would probably still read the nect book though.

58. Really Unusual Bad Body by MaryJanice Davidson
Rating: B
Comment: MarjJanice Davidson is always a fun read. Given that this book is anthology so you don't really see any development. It was fun and easy read, but didn't really leave any impression, So I can't really judge it any higher. I didn't like the 2nd story so much but enjoyed the other 2 especially the 3rd one.

May Readings

2009-06-02T23:09:00.001-07:00

76. Mine to Possess (Psy-changeling #4) by Nalini Singh A
75. Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-changeling #5) by Nalini Singh A
74. Killer Blonde (Jaine Austen Mysteries #3) by Laura Levine B+
73. Shoes to Die For (Jaine Austen Mysteries #4) by Laura Levine B
72. Fish Out of Water (Fred the Mermaid #3) by MaryJanice Davidson
71. The Trouble with Demons (Raine Benares #3)by Lisa Shearin B
70. Scent of Shadows (Sign of the Zodiac #1) by Vicki Pettersson B+
69. The Taste of Night (Sign of the Zodiac #2) by Vicki Pettersson B
68. Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews B+
67. Magic Stricks (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews A
66. Bone Crossed (Mercy Thompson #4) by Patricia Briggs A
65. Blood Engines (Marla Mason) by T. A Pratt B

67. Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews

2009-05-25T01:27:00.001-07:00

Magic Strikes(The third book in the Kate Daniels series)
(2008)
A novel by
Ilona Andrews

Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what to do with. And in Atlanta, where magic comes and goes like the tide, that's saying a lot.But when Kate's werewolf friend Derek is discovered nearly dead, she must confront her greatest challenge yet.
Dead shapeshifters and Derrick trying to steal from Saiman, gets Kate involved in the underground world of underground fighting in the MIdnight Games, where she discovered that the prize was something to be used as part of a bigger conspiracy.

I adored Magic Strikes!! BUT I found out that the next book doesn't come out until June or end of May 2010 nooo!!! I just read the prologue from IA's site (Be warned though that if you haven't read the third book DO NOT READ the prologue because it would be a spoiler) I am so dying to find out what happened ! I love how Andrea and Raphael put more of an appearance in the story. I found out the the anthology Must Love Hellhounds will be the story between them so can't wait for that one. Although we don't get to see much of Derek. His role was pretty big in a way that he was a big catalyst in a lot of the reasons Kate went for it. We also find out a bit about Kate's background and who she is and why she is who she is. I love the confrontation between Jim and Kate! And the scenes between Curran and Kate were so funny!! (the "he's right behind me isn't he" scene and the telephone conversation about Jim) and hot!!! (most of the scenes theyre together!). And admittedly the ending unleashed the kick-ass romantic in me ;) hehe The flying castle so reminded me of Laputa!

Rating: A

68. Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews

2009-05-25T01:10:00.001-07:00

Magic Burns(The second book in the Kate Daniels series)
(2008)
A novel by
Ilona Andrews
As a mercenary who cleans up after magic gone wrong, Kate Daniels knows how waves of paranormal energy ebb and flow across Atlanta like a tide. But once every seven years, a flare comes, a time when magic runs rampant. When Kate sets out to retrieve a set of stolen maps for the Pack, Atlanta's paramilitary clan of shape shifters, she quickly realizes much more is at stake. The stolen maps are only the opening gambit in an epic tug of war between two gods hoping for rebirth, and if Kate can't stop the cataclysmic showdown, the city may not survive.

I bought the first book in the series from Amazon when it first came out and it was a new discovery for me. It was really interesting how how Andrews created a world where magic and technology where at an odds. Since the third one just came out a month ago, I took the time to reread the second one again to refresh myself since I don't really remember what happened. That's the problem with waiting a whole year for a book, you forget the previous one. In the second book, in helping the Pack retrieve the map, Kate comes across evidence of an amateur coven who mistakenly calls upon the wrong God. Protecting one of the children of the coven, and a magic tsunami on it's way, Kate finds out that all things will culminate in the onset of the flare.
I thought the second book is stronger than the first book. Kate kicks ass but her interaction with Julie was handled well in my opinion. We also see a development in the tension between Cullan and Kate, as well as introduction to other very likable characters that fits well into the story.

Rating: B+

April Readings

2009-05-07T03:08:00.001-07:00

Still behind on the reviews but here's the list of April readings

If you haven't read Nalini Singh, you have got to read her!!!! Kresley Cole and Alexandra Ivy were pretty good too!!

89. Cast in Secret (Chronicles of Elantra #1) by Michelle Sagara B
88. Watchers in the Night (Guardians of the Night #1) by Jenna Black C
87. When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity #1) by Alexandra Ivy B+
86. Embrace The Darkness(Guardians of Eternity #2) by Alexandra Ivy B+
85. Darkness Everlasting (Guardians of Eternity #3) by Alexandra Ivy B+
84. Darkness Revealed(Guardians of Eternity #4) by Alexandra Ivy B+
83. Angel's Blood (Guild Hinter #1 ) by Nalini Singh A
Angel's Pawn by Nalini Singh
82. A Hunger Like No Other (Valkyrie #2) by Kresley Cole A
81. No Rest for the Wicked (Valkyrie #3) by Kresley Cole B+
80. The Warlord Wants Forever (Valkyrie #1) by Kresley Cole B
79. Slave to Sensation (Psy-changeling #1) by Nalini Singh A
78. Visions of Heat (Psy-changeling #2) by Nalini Singh A
77. Carressed by Ice (Psy-changeling #3) by Nalini Singh A

Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter#1) by Nalini Singh

2009-04-23T01:36:00.001-07:00

Angels' Blood
Book One of the Guild Hunter Series

"Nalini Singh introduces readers to a world of beauty and bloodlust, where angels hold sway over vampires.

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux is hired by the dangerously beautiful Archangel Raphael. But this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.

The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other - and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt doesn't destroy her, succumbing to Raphael's seductive touch just may. For when archangels play, mortals break."

A world where angels are the ones that make vampires and in order to become a vampire your back background is thoroughly checked and if you sign a contract then you agree to serve that angel for 100 years. But be warned, angels are not all "angelic" as portrayed in all the books you've read. Angels are different and powerful beings that are beyond human moralities. Like the gods of old, they can be petty, vain and vindictive as well as just and honorable (by their standards). When these vampires try to run away from their contract, vampire hunters are hired to trap and bring them back to their masters.
The best of the best, Elena is hired by the archangel of New York, Michael to track down an archangel turned rogue. Because not much
is known about angels, everything is on a need to know basis and she can't tell anyone about it, or else you suffer a horrible horrible faith. But comes the attraction, being attracted to the very being that strikes incredible terror in your heart is not a wise thing to act on, all the while finding a rogue archangel.

This is actually the first book that I read for this author and I have to say I'm loving her. I've been hearing a lot of good things of the author and I love Elena and Michael and I love the supporting characters as well. And the ending was pretty cool for me. There are a lot of hints of further story development in the novel and I can't wait for the next one to come out. one long year of waiting ;]

Rating: A

Watchers in the Night (Guardians of the Night #1) by Jenna Black

2009-04-12T23:41:00.001-07:00

“Vampires.
They hunt in every major city, hidden by the crowds, shielded by disbelief. They are Killers, and their prey is human.
Not all vampires are Killers. The Guardians of the Night sacrifice the superior physical and psychic strength that comes with feeding on humans to protect them. But the Guardians walk a thin line, for even a single kill could leave them helplessly addicted to murder.
When detective-turned-P.I. Carolyn Mathers was left at the altar, she never once thought her fiance had been turned into a vampire. Two years later, Gray reappears, bringing murder, mystery, and an unbelievable tale of Guardians, blood-thirsty Killers, and his own transformation with him.
And he's been accused of murder.
A first-rate P.I., Carolyn is determined to help. Gray won't allow what he is now to taint her -- but Carolyn vows to never let him go again.
But will helping Gray mean becoming a creature of the night?”

I read the frist book in Black’s new Morgan Kingsley urban fantasy series and in all honesty, the heroine annoyed me so much. She was so childish and bitter and judgemental that I really didn’t relate to her. The ending of the first book kind of redeemed it for me and I thought that I would be willing to read the next book in the series just to see.

This book is part of her paranormal romance series so since I got the first book and it’s on my pending list I should give it a go. The book was ok, nothing special. There wasn’t really anything in the story that grabbed me on the characters. I didnt hate the heroine or hero but Jules annoyed me so much. I like Drake though and would like to read more of the series, I guess just not on the top of my priority list.

Someone has been killing women and the Guardians think it’s a Killer vampire. In their world there are two kinds of vampires: those who have developed the taste of killing and those who have chose not to give in to their baser instincts most of which are Guardians.

Gray, a solo vampire is the prime suspect as the Killer and Carolyn, obsessed with finding out the truth about Gray and hsi big change unwittingly becomes a target of the killer as well. And how everyone is much more powerful than Gray make him come across as kind of a wussy vampire. Go Figure

Rating C

April

2009-04-12T23:10:00.001-07:00

This month, there is a shift of genre to unban mysteries and paranormal romance. I have to finish all the books my friend has lent me as well as finish the pending list of books that I promised to send in bookmooch. Well, at least I know which books I will be reading :) On with the first review!!

89. Cast in Secret (Chronicles of Elantra #1) by Michelle Sagara
"Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered -- and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin.…

Since then, she's learned to read, she's learned to fight and she's become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and the immortal Barrani, she's made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth.

But children are once again dying, and a dark and familiar pattern is emerging. Kaylin is ordered back into Nightshade with a partner she knows she can't trust, a Dragon lord for a companion and a device to contain her powers -- powers that no other human has. Her task is simple -- find the killer, stop the murders…and survive the attentions of those who claim to be her allies!!

I've been meaning to read Sagara's Cast series for awhile now and book one starts out as a good beginning of a series too. We're introduced to Kaylin, who is thrust back into her tragic past when events that led to her escape from the slums she grew up in began happening again, and she's stuck in the middle trying to solve the mystery. We're introduced to ehr companions a mysterious dragon and her childhood companion, Severn who she attempts to kill at first sight.
I have to admit that there are some good parts and bad parts to the novel. I found myself getting very engrossed in the book but at some points, the story keeps twisting this way and that way that I sometimes think "Isn't this ending soon?" We find out what really happened in her past around the latter part of the book(After thinking all throughout what Severn could have done to merit her hatred) and yes it was traumatic but I liked that the author doesnt really justify that what happened was right or wrong.
The premise has a lot of promise and the characters are interesting but she has a habit of describing them over and over again, without actually developing the characters more. I liked the characters though and hopefully they could be more developed in the succeeding books. And I would love a more detailed description of the world. The only thing I get is the three towers and one street over is the place where she grew up. I admit I don't really concentrate so much when I'm reading sometimes but I found myself rereading some parts (esp the first time she went in NightShade's place) because I didn't get what just happened.

I did get hooked on the world and the people there though so I will read the parts of the series :)

Rating : B

March Reads

2009-04-05T22:21:00.001-07:00

I just realized I never posted my March readings yet. Reviews will come maybe later )

March
105. Witchling (Sisters of the Moon #1) by Yasmine Galenorn B
104. Alpha And Omega (On the Prowl Anthology) by Patricia Briggs B
103. Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega #1) by Patricia Briggs B+

102. Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries #2) by Blaize Clement A

101. The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley #1) by Jenna Black C+
100. Hounding the Pavement (Ellie Engleman, Dog Walker Mysteries, #1) by Judi McCoy B+
99. Murder with Peacocks (Meg Langslow Mysteries #1) by Donna Andrews A
98. Murder with Puffins (Meg Langslow Mysteries #2) by Donna Andrews B
97. My Favorite Witch by Anette Blair B+
96. Must Love Dragons (Immortally Sexy, Book 3) by Stephanie Rowe B+
95. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Hot (Immortally Sexy, Book 3) by Stephanie Rowe B+
94. Bite (Anthology) B
93. Cupid Inc by Michele Bardsley B
92. Even Cat-sitters get the Blues (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries #2) by Blaize Clement
91. Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos (Meg Langslow Mysteries #3) by Donna Andrews B+
90. Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon (Meg Langslow Mysteries #4) by Donna Andrews A

Alpha and Omega Series by Patricia Briggs

2009-03-17T00:58:00.001-07:00

104. Alpha And Omega (On the Prowl Anthology) by Patricia Briggs B
103. Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega #1) by Patricia Briggs B+

"Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack.and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she'd learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But Anna is that rarest kind of werewolf: an Omega. And one of the most powerful werewolves in the country will recognize her value as a pack member - and as his mate." -- fantasticfiction.com

I'll blog about these two together because Alpha and Omega was a short story in the On the Prowl Anthology and is the prologue of Cry Wolf. If you’re starting Cry Wolf, better read the short story first. In Alpha and Omega we learn about Anna and how she has been traumatized in her life as wolf. She sees a dead body who he recognizes as one killed by her pack and so bravely calls Bran, the Marrock(leader) of all the wolves for help. Bran sends his son and enforcer Charles, who learns that Anna is an Omega as well as his mate. A&O ends with the confrontation with Anna's Pack and Cry Wolf starts immediately after. In Cry Wolf, Anna is moving to Montana to join Brans pack. Before even settling in, Charles is needed to look for a rogue wolf in the mountains and takes Anna with him. Little did they know that there is much more involved, dark magic that has been haunting one of the pack is closing in and only Charles and Anna could prevent disaster from happening.

Having read the previous Mercy books, I am eager to learn more about the world that Briggs has created. With Mercy who is living away from the clan, we have an image of a shifter walking among other magical creatures. With the Alpha and Omega Series, we are smack dab in the middle of the clan and the rules the clans live by. With Anna, who is a newcomer in the Marrok's clan, we get an inside view of the working of the pack and also get a clearer picture of the Marrock and his past. All in all, was a great and fast read for me. Can't wait for the next one.

105. Witchling

2009-03-17T00:38:00.001-07:00

105. Witchling (Sisters of the Moon #1) by Yasmine Galenorn B
"Meet the D'Artigo sisters: half-human, half-faerie, they're savvy-and sexy-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But their mixed-blood heritage short-circuits their talents at all the wrong times. Delilah shapeshifts into a tabby cat whenever she's stressed. Menolly's a vampire who's still trying to get the hang of being undead. And Camille is a wicked-good witch, except her magic's as unpredictable as the weather, as her enemies are about to find out-the hard way."

First on Yasmin Galenorn's urban fantasy novel introduces us to the D'Artigo sisters. This is told on the point of view of Camille whose magic can be absolutely perfect as well as backfire at any given time. Each book in the series will focus on the point of view of each sister, books 2(Delilah) and 3(Menolly) and back to Camille again on book 4. In the first book, we learn all about the sisters and how they are working for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. When one of the other operatives was killed, the sisters find out that the evil demon leader Shadow King is rallying demons to merge the Otherworld, Earth and Deomworld and wreak havok in all three. Since Otherwold is having it's own crisis and is not equipped to handle this seige, it is up to the three sisters to save the day.

The book was ok for me. I loved Yasmine Galenorn's Chintz China Series but her India Ink series didnt really impress me so much. The thing that I like about Witchling is that I liked the characters, there's even a fox spirit involved, go Kitsune! In a way, the story was very cliche in that they had to find the seals that would bind all three worlds together before Shadow King does (deja vu Supernatural),and it really read like a prologue of the whole story for me. I'ld probably read the next in the series and see after that.

Currently Reading: Bite An Anthology

February Reads

2009-03-06T00:01:00.001-08:00

Making good time with my target for this year/ Also added have to read 10 best books or “intelligent” books this year hehe

121: Charmed to Death (Abby and Ophelia #2) by Shirley Damsgaard B
120: The Trouble With Witches (Abby and Ophelia #3) by Shirley Damsgaard B-
119. Swimming Without A Net (Fred the Mermaid #2) by MaryJanice Davidson B
118. Date Me, Baby One More Time by Stephanie Rowe
117. Hello, Gorgeous (The Gorgeous Series #1) by MaryJanice Davidson B
116. Chocolate Dipped Death (Candy Shop Mystery #2) by Sammi Carter
115. Peppermint Twisted (Candy Shop Mystery #3) by Sammi Carter
114. Night of the Loving Dead (Pepper Martin myster #4) by Casey Daniels B
113. The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion (Haunted Bookshop #5) by Alice Kimberly B+
112. The Accidental Demon Slayer (The Accidental Demon Slayer #1) by Angie Fox B
111. Wolf at the Door (The Others #1) by Christine Warren B+
110. Devil May Ride (Ghost Dusters Mysteries, # 2) by Wendy Roberts B+
109. Scent to Her Grave(Bath and Body Mysteries #1) by India Ink B
108. Blush With Death (Bath and Body Mysteries #2) by India Ink B
107. Glossed and Found (Bath and Body Mysteries #3) by India Ink B-
106. Murderers Prefer Blondes (Paige Turner Mysteries #1) by Amanda Matetsky B-

1001 Romance Novels

2009-02-18T04:40:00.001-08:00

Ana from Aneca's World blogged about this and it was too cool to pass up :) Here's my niche there :) Books in red are the ones ive read

CR - Contemporary
HR -- Historical
RGC -- Regency
MED -- Medieval
VIK -- Viking
VIC -- Victorian
COL -- Colonial
CW -- Ciwil War
WA -- Western
TT -- Time Travel
GO -- Gothic
VP -- Vampire
WW -- Werewolf
PN -- Paranormal
SF -- Science Fiction
COM - Comedy
CHR --Christian Romance
CL -- Chick Lit
M&B -- Mills and Boon
NS -- Navy Seal
FR -- Futuristic
HP -- Harlequin Presents
WW -- World War
S -- Suspense
I -- Inspirational
M -- Mystery
YA -- Young Adult
RS -- Romantic Suspense
ERO -- Erotic
GEO -- Georgian
HT -- Harlequin Temptation
AN -- Anthology
DA -- Dark Ages
F -- Fantasy
SD -- Silhouette Desire
AS -- American South
FPV -- First Person Point Of View
AR -- American Revolution
MC -- Multicultural
YM -- Younger Man
WF -- Women's Fiction
LS -- Love Story -- doesn't necessarily have a happy ending
series - book is part of the series of two or more books

01. Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard- CR, 1989, The Mackenzie's series
02. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss- HR, 1972, Nautical, series
03. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers - HR, WA, 1991
04. The Secret by Julie Garwood - HR, MED, 1992, series
05. Love, Cherish Me by Rebecca Brandewyne - HR, WA, 1985, series
06. ROSELYNDE by Roberta Gellis - HR, MED, 1978, series
07. Dreaming Of You by Lisa Kleypas - HR, RGC, 1994, series
08. THE DUKE by Gaelen Foley - HR, RGC, 2000, series
09. It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - CR, COM, 1994, series
10. THE BLOOD OF ROSES by Marsha Canham HR, 1989, series
11. Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn -HR, 2007
12. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - WF, 2008
13. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase - HR, RGC, 1995, series
14. Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer - HR, WWII, 1989
15. ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT by Connie Brockway - HR, RGC, 1997, series
16. THE UGLY DUCKLING by Iris Johansen - CR, S, 1996
17. The Man Outside, by Jane Donnelly - CR, 1975
18. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 2004 - CR, COM, 2004
19. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas - HR, RGC, 2006, Wallflowers series
20. Angelique series by Sergeann Golon - HR, 1956, series
21. Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood. - HR, MED, 1988, series
22. Time of the Hunter's Moon by Victoria Holt - HR, GO, 1983
23. Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - HR, 1977, COL
24. Dream Fever by Katherine Sutcliffe. - HR, 1991,
25. The Windflower by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) - HR, 1984, PIRATE
26. Ransom Julie Garwood - HR, MED, 1999, series
27. Something Wonderful-Judith McNaught - HR, RGC, 1988, series
28. The Golden Chance by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1990
29. Cry No More by Linda Howard- CR, RS, 2003
30. Someone to Watch Over Me by Judith McNaught - CR, RS, 2003
31. THE BRONZE HORSEMAN by Paullina Simons - 2001, Tatiana & Alexander series
32. Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas - HR, VIC, 2004
33. Skye O'Malley by Bertrice Small - HR, PIRATE, series
34. Naked In Death by J.D. Robb - CR, 2007, In Death series
35. The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss - HR, MED, 1974
36. This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland - HR, MED, 1997, series
37. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte - Classic Literature, 1847, FPV
38. The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux - HR, MED, 1980
39. Lions and Lace by Meagan Mckinney - HR, VIC, 1992, series
40. Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann - RS, WWII, 2001, series
41. The Man Who Loved Christmas by Kathryn Shay - CR, 1999, Christmas
42. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon -- TT, GEO, 1991, Claire and Jamie series
43. Defy not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey - HR, MED, 1989, series
44. Topaz by Beverly Jenkins -- HR, WA, 1997, MC
45. The Warlord by Elizabeth Elliott - HR, MED, 1995, series
46. Nobody's Baby but Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, COM, 1997, series
47. Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart -- GO, 1958
48. Mystique by Amanda Quick -- HR, MED, 1995
49. The Rose Legacy by Kristen Heitzmann -- HR, I, WA, 2000, series
50. Kill and Tell by Linda Howard - CR, RS, 1998, trilogy
51. Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - TT, 2001, series
52. The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. - TT, 2002, series
53. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - CR, 2006, series
54. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - CR, 2007, series
55. THE TEA ROSE by Jennifer Donnelly -- HR, VIC, 2002
56. The Negotiator by Dee Henderson -- CR, RS, 2000, series
57. MISS EMMALINE & THE ARCHANGEL by Rachel Lee -- CR, Silhouette, series, Conard County series
58. When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn -- HR, 2004, The Bridgertons series
59. Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi -- HR, 1996, series
60. Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings -- CR, RS, 2008
61. A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodwiss - HR, 1982, GEO
62. Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard- CR, 1990
63. The Dragon and the Jewel by Virginia Henley - HR, MED, 1991, series
64. Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty - HR, WA, ERO, 2007, Hell's Eight series
65. Scandalized by Lori Foster - CR, HT, 1997
66. Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer - HR, RGC, 1932, series
67. WHITNEY, MY LOVE by Judith McNaught - HR, RGC, 1985, 2006, two versions, series,
68. Libby's London Merchant by Carla Kelly - HR, RGC, 1991, series
69. One Good Turn by Carla Kelly - HR, RGC, 2001, series
70. The Rainbow Season by Lisa Gregory -- HR, WA, 1979, series
71. Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain - HR, GEO, 1977, series
72. Touch the Sun by Cynthia Wright -- HR, 1978
73. DESERT HOSTAGE by Diane Dunaway - HR, SHEIKH, 1982
74. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen - Classic Literature, 1813
75. GOLD RING OF BETRAYAL by Michelle Reid - CR, HP, 1997
76. THE SPANISH GROOM by Lynne Graham - CR, HP, 1999
77. FOREVER AMBER by Kathleen Winsor -- HR, 1954
78. REBECCA by Daphne De Maurier -- GO, 1938, FPV
79. Mother's Day Miracle by Lois Richer -- CHR, I, 2000
80. A KINGDOM OF DREAMS by Judith McNaught - HR, MED, 1989, series
81. RIDE THE FIRE by Pamela Clare - HR, COL, 2005, series
82. HEART OF THE WEST by Penelope Williamson - HR, WA, 1995
83. PRISONER OF MY DESIRE by Johanna Lindsey - HR, MED, 1991
84. Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands -- CR, VP, 2003
85. Jackson Rule by Dinah McCall - CR, 1996
86. ALWAYS TO REMEMBER by Lorraine Heath -- HR, 1996
87. Green Darkness by Anya Seton -- HR, MED, 1972, reincarnation
88. If You Believe by Kristin Hannah - HR, WA, 1994,
89. The Devil and Ms. Moody by Suzanne Forster -- CR, 1990
90. Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers - HR, WA, 1974, series
91. FLOWERS FROM THE STORM by Laura Kinsale - HR, VIC, 1992
92. SANGUINET'S CROWN by Patricia Veryan - HR, RGC, 1985, series
93. Under the Wild Moon by Diane Carey - HR, 1986
94. Some Men's Dreams by Kathleen Korbel -- CR,SD, 2003, series
95. The Marriage Bed by Laura Lee Guhrke -- HR, 2005, series
96. Paradise by Judith Mcnaught - CR, 1991, series
97. Remembrance-Jude Deveraux - TT, 1994
98. Lucky's Lady by Tami Hoag -- CR, 1992, series
99. The Texan and The Lady by Jodi Thomas -- HR, WA, 1994, series
100. Dragon's Dream by Mary Gillgannon -- HR, MED, DA, 1996, series
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101. Summer of the Unicorn by Kay Hooper -- F, 1988
102. Savage Thunder by Johanna Lindsey - HR, WA, 1989, series
103. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott -- Classic literature, 1869, love story is in the background
104. Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold -- SF, 1996
105. Bold Angel by Kat Martin -- HR, MED, 1994
106. Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell -- HR, CW, 1936, LS!
107. LORD OF DANGER by Anne Stuart -- HR, MED, 1997
108. A BASKET OF WISHES by Rebecca Paisley -- HR, F, 1995
109. THE SENSE OF HONOR by Ashley Kath-Bilsky -- HR, 2007
110. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon -- PN, WW, 2004, series
111. The Kadin by Beatrice Small - HR, SHEIKH, 1978, series
112. Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt -- HR, YA, 2006
113. Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey -- SF, 1968
114. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand -- F, 1992,
115. The Proposition by Judith Ivory -- HR, 1999
116. Truly Madly Viking by Sandra Hill -- HR, MED, VIK, 2000, series
117. Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard - CR, RS, 2000
118. FORBIDDEN by Elizabeth Lowell - HR, MED, 1993, series
119. The Love Slave by Bertrice Small - HR, SHEIKH, 1995
120. Tara's Song by Barbara Ferry Johnson - HR, MED, VIK, 1978
121. INNOCENCE UNDONE by Kat Martin - HR, RGC, 1997, series
122. Taming the Beast by Amy J. Fetzer -- CR, SD, 2001, series
123. High Energy by Dara Joy - CR, COM, 1996, series
124. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan - CR, PN, 1999, Carpathian series
125. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - CR, VP, 2006, series
126. Tell It To The Marines by Amy J. Fetzer -- CR, ERO, 2004
127. Promises Prevail by Sarah McCarty - HR, WA, ERO, 2005, Promises series
128. Heart of Fire by Linda Howard - CR, 1993
129. Wildest Dreams by Rosanne Bittner -- HR, WA, 1994
130. Perfect-Judith McNaught - CR, 1993, series
131. The Bride by Julie Garwood - Hr, MED, 1989, series
132. Shattered Legacy by Lora Leigh -HR, ERO, PN, 2006, Book 1,
133. Shadowed Legacy by Lora Leigh - CR, ERO, PN, 2006, Book 2 - must be read after Shattered L. if you want happy ending!
134. Blades of Passion by Claudette Williams - HR, RGC, 1978,
135. Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts - CR, 2002, series
136. Devil's Embrace by Catherine Coulter - HR, 1982, series
137. The Phantom Waltz by Catherine Anderson - CR, 2001, series
138. Ashes In The Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - HR, VIC, 1979
139. The Claiming of Moira Shine by M A Everaux -- FR, 2006,
140. Gryffin Strain: His Female by Madison Hayes -- F, 2004
141. ASK FOR IT by Sylvia Day -HR, GEO, 2006
142. THE SEA KING by Jolie Mathis - HR, VIK, 2006
143. Midnight Angel by Lisa Marie Rice - CR, ERO, 2007, Midnight series
144. Sanctuary by Nora Roberts - CR, RS, 1997
145. Rose of Rapture by Rebecca Brandewyne - HR, MED, 1988,
146. The Dragon Lord by Connie Mason - HR, MED, 2001
147. Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann - CR, 1996, series
148. Dark Lover by JR Ward - CR, VP, 2005
149. Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey - HR, VIC, SHEIKH, 1977
150. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - FR, 2006, series
151. The Golden Unicorn by Phyllis A. Whitney - GO, 1976
152. The Bargain by Julia Templeton -- HR, ERO, 2006
153. The Wedding by Julie Garwood - HR, MED, 1996, series
154. Love in a Mist by Patricia Grasso -- HR, 1994, series
155. My Heart's Desire by Patricia Grasso -- HR, 1997, series
156. Crazy for You by Jennifer Crusie - CR, COM, 1999
157. Present Danger by Susan Andersen -- CR, RS, 1993
158. TEMPTED by Virginia Henley -- HR, 1993
159. SWEET SAVAGE EDEN by Heather Graham -- HR, COL, 1989, series
160. Ain't She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, 2004
161. Goddess of Spring by P C Cast -- F, 2004
162. The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone - HR, VIC, SHEIKH, 1999
163. Winterwood, by Dorothy Eden - GO, 1967
164. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman -- TT, MED, 2003, series
165. Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati - HR, WA, 1998, series
166. Love's Tender Fury by Jennifer Wilde -- HR, COL, 1983
167. Hunter's Green by Phyllis A Whitney -- 1968
168. Passion Moon Rising by Rebecca Brandewyne -- FR, 1991, series
169. Mrs. Mike by Benedict & Nancy Freedman -- 1981
170. Jasmine on the Wind by Mallory Dorn Hart -- HR, 1986
171. Sweet Starfire by Jayne Ann Krentz -- FR, 1986, Lost Colony series
172. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux - TT, 1989, series
173. ANGEL IN SCARLET by Jennifer Wilde - HR, GEO, 1986, FPV
174. THIS FIERCE SPLENDOR by Iris Johansen - HR, WA, 1988, series
175. SISTER PETERS IN AMSTERDAM by Betty Neels - CR, 1970
176. Beyond Eden by Catherine Coulter - CR, 1992
177. Passion by Lisa Valdez - HR, VIC, 2005
178. The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - Australia, 1977,
179. WyndRiver Sinner By Charlotte Boyett-Compo -- E-BOOK, Ellora's Cave, ERO, FR, 2006
180. Lawless by Diana Palmer -- CR, 2003
181. PALE MOON RIDER by Marsha Canham -- HR, GEO, 1999
182. MCKETTRICK'S HEART by Linda Lael Miller- CR, 2007, McKettrick Cowboys series
183. NOBODY'S DARLING by Teresa Medeiros - HR, WA, 1998
184. BLACKHEART by Tamara Leigh - HR, MED, 2001
185. TREAT HER RIGHT by Lori Foster - CR, HT, 2001, series
186. THE RAVEN PRINCE by Elizabeth Hoyt -- HR, GEO, 2006, series,
187. Dragonwyck by Anya Seton -- HR, VIC, 1944
188. The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Marie Pope -- GO, 1958
189. To Love a Man by Karen Robards - CR, RS, 1985
190. A Candle in Her Heart by Emilie Loring - I, 1964
191. Honorbound by Laura Taylor - CR, Vietnam War, 1988
192. The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce -- HR, MED, 1990 , series
193. The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer - HR, GEO, 1928
194. The Perilous Gard by Elizabeth Marie Pope - HR, 1983,
195. The Spanish Rose by Shirlee Busbee - HR, 1986, PIRATE
196. Defiant Love by Maura Seger - HR, MED, 1982, series
197. Ride the Wind by Lucia St. Clair Robson - HR, WA, 1982
198. Night Train to Memphis by Elizabeth Peters -- 1995, COM, series
199. Gypsy Lady by Shirlee Busbee - HR, 1977, series
200. The Lady of Hay by Barbara Erskin -- TT, MED, 1987
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201. Highland Knight by Hannah Howell -- HR, MED, 2001, series
202. Lady Vixen by Shirlee Busbee - HR, 1980, PIRATE
203. A Most Unsuitable Man by Jo Beverly - HR, GEO, 2005, The Mallorens series
204. Frankly, My Dear by Sandra Hill - TT, 1996, series
205. ALMOST HEAVEN by Judith McNaught - HR, RGC, 1990, series
206. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - Classic Literature, VIC, 1847
207. Captain Jack's Woman by Stephanie Laurens -- HR, RGC, Pirate, 1997
208. DEVIL'S DESIRE by LauRie McBain - HR, RGC, 1976
209. Clay Yeager's Redemption by Justine Davis -- CR, 1999, series
210. A YEAR AND A DAY by Virginia Henley - HR, MED, 1998
211. Kiss And Tell by Cherry Adair - CR, RS, 2000, series
212. Enchanted by Elizabeth Lowell - HR, MED, 1994, series
213. Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - CR, RS, 2005
214. Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell - 1984
215. Feet First by Leanne Banks - CR, 2005, series
216. Vixen by Jane Feather - HR, RGC, 1994
217. MY WICKED PIRATE by Rona Sharon - HR, 2006
218. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro - GEO, VP, 1979
219. MISTRESS OF MELLYN by Victoria Holt - GO, 1960
220. STORMFIRE by Christine Monson - HR, RGC, 1984
221. THE LOVER by Nicole Jordan -- HR, GEO, 1997
222. Captive Flame by Patricia Phillips -- HR, MED, 1980
223. The Last Mermaid by Shana Abe - HR, DA, 2004
224. Grand Passion by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1994
225. Conception by Sarah McCarty - PN, ERO, 2006, The Others series
226. The Unknown Ajax - Georgette Heyer - HR, RGC, 1959
227. Knight of a Trillion Stars by Dara Joy - FR, 1995, series
228. Gabriel's Bride by Samantha James -- HR, RGC, 1994
229. Paint the Wind by Cathy Cash Spellman - HR, 1990
230. One Summer by Karen Robards - CR, 1993
231. Shield's Lady by Amanda Glass -- FR, 1989
232. After the Night by Linda Howard - CR, 1995
233. Tallchief by Dinah McCall - CR, 1997
234. While Passion Sleeps by Shirlee Busbee - HR, WA, 1983, series
235. Silver Angel by Johanna Lindsey - HR, GEO, SHEIKH1988
236. Adora by Bertrice Small - HR, MED, SHEIKH,1980
237. Swan Road by Rebecca Brandewyne - HR, MED, VIK, 1994
238. Thursday's Child by Sandra Brown - CR, 1985
239. DOUBLE STANDARDS by Judith McNaught- CR, 1984, Office
240. Dangerous Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice - RS, ER, 2008
241. Along Came Jones by Linda Windsor - CHR, 2003
242. Give Him The Slip by Geralyn Dawson - WA, RS, COM, 2006
243. If you Desire by Kresley Cole - HR, VIC, 2007, series
244. Tapestry by Karen Ranney - HR, 1995
245. Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen - HR, RGC, 1811
246. Coming Undone by Stephanie Tyler - CR, NS, 2007, series
247. BED OF SPICES by Barbara Samuel - HR, MED, 1993l
248. Ashton's Bride by Judith O'Brien - TT, 1995
249. Stealing Heaven by Marion Meade - HR, MED, 1979
250. Leopard in the Snow by Anne Mather - M&B, 1978
251. CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC by Sophie Kinsella - CL, 2001, FPV
252. THE PRETTY HORSEBREAKERS by Barbara Cartland - 1974
253. Silent Run by Barbara Freethy - RS, 2008, series
254. Silent Fall by Barbara Freethy - RS, 2008, series
255. The Education of Mrs Brimley by Donna MacMeans - HR,VIC, 2007
256. THE RAKE by Mary Jo Putney - HR, RGC, 1998
257. RISING TIDES by Nora Roberts - CR, 1998, series
258. RUNAWAY TIME by Deborah Gordon - TT, CW, 1995, series
259. Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey - HR, 1991, series
260. A Gentle Rain by Deborah Smith - CR, 2007, FPV
261. ENSLAVED by Virginia Henley - TT, 1996
262. On the Way to the Wedding-Julia Quinn - HR, 2006, series
263. Oasis of the Heart, by Jessica Hart - CR, 1995
264. Once and Always by Judith McNaught - HR, RGC, 1987
265. Briar Rose by Kimberly Cates - HR, 1999
266. Winter's Heat by Denise Domning - HR, 1994, series
267. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy - 1905
268. Envy by Sandra Brown - CR, RS, 2002
269. LORD OF A THOUSAND NIGHTS by Madeline Hunter - HR, MED, 2002, series
270. Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson - HR, WA, 1996,
271. Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan- CR, PN, 2007, series
272. Duchess In Love by Eloisa James - HR, RGC, 2002, series
273. Beauty by Robin McKinley - YA, 1978
274. Woman on the Run by Lisa Marie Rice - CR, 2005, RS
275. Nobody does it Better by Jennifer Labrecque - CR, 2008
276. A Fire In The Heart by Katherine Sutcliffe - HR, VIC, 1990, series
277. FLABBERGASTED by Ray Blackston - 2003, CR, (Lad Lit)
278. Montana Sky by Nora Roberts - CR, RS, 1996
279. TO TEMPT A SCOTSMAN by Victoria Dahl - HR, 2007
280. The Secret Passion Of Simon Blackwell by Samantha James - HR, VIC,2007, series
281. DIAMOND TIGER by Ann Maxwell - CR, RS, 1992
282. THE SECRET PEARL, by Mary Balogh - HR, RGC, 1991
283. CANDLE IN THE WINDOW by Christina Dodd - HR, MED, 1991
284. Daughter of the Game/Secrets Of A Lady by Tracy Grant - RGC, 2002, series
285. A SAVAGE BETRAYAL by Lynne Graham - CR, HP, 1996
286. The Longest Pleasure by Anne Mather . CR, HP, 1987
287. Amanda - by Kay Hooper - CR, RS, 1995
288. Warrior Bride by Tamara Leigh - HR, MED, 1994, series
289. I Hear Adventure Calling by Emilie Loring - I,M, post WWII, 1948
290. Lord of the Night by Susan Wiggs - HR, 1993
291. Dawn's Early Light by Elswyth Thane - HR, 1934, series
292. Dark Side of Dawn by Merline Lovelace - CR, RS, 2001
293. Run! by Patricia Wentworth - RS, 1938
294. Ever After by Elswyth Thane - HR, VIC, 1945, series
295. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - CR, YA, PN, 2005
296. To Have and to Hold by Mary Johnston - 1900
297. Journey for a Princess, by Margaret Leighton -HR, YA, 1960,
298. The Bay of the Nightengales by Essie Summers - CR, Harlequin, 1970
299. A Solitary Heart by Amanda Carpenter - CR, M&B, 1993
300. The Lover by Robin Schone - HR, ERO, 2000, series
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301. Gabriel's Woman by Robin Schone - HR, ERO, 2001, series
302. Lost In Love by Michelle Reid - CR, HP, 1993
303. Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz --CR, RS, 2000, series
304. Bonds of Love by Lisa Gregory -- HR, CW, 1978
305. Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney -- HR, RGC, 1996
306. Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens -- HR, RGC, 1998, Bar Cynster series
307. The Rake by Suzanne Enoch -- HR, RGC, 2002, series
308. Beneath a Blood Red Moon by Shannon Drake -- PN, Vampire series, 1999
309. Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke -- HR, 1979, series
310. What She Doesn't Know by Beverly Barton -- CR, RS, 2002
311. Candle in the Wind by Sally Wentworth -- CR, M&B, 1979
312. The Husband List by Victoria Alexander -- HR, RGC, 2000
313. A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens - HR, RGC, 2000, Bar Cynster series
314. Sealed with a Kiss by Mary Margret Daughtridge --CR, NS, 2008
315. Long Surrender by Charlotte Lamb -- CR, HP, 1979
316. A Kiss In The Dark" by Meryl Sawyer CR, RS, 1995
317. The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux -- HR,MED, 1981, Velvet series
318. Highland Velvet -- HR, MED, 1982, Velvet series
319. Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood -- CR, RS, 2007, series
320. Scent of Danger by Andrea Kane -- CR, RS, 2003
321. Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart - GO, 1955, FPV
322. No Gentle Love by Rebecca Brandewyne - HR, MED, 1980
323. The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale - HR, 1990
324. Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight - ERO, FR 2004
325. The Outsider by Penelope Williamson - HR, WA, 1997
326. No Greater Love by Katherine Kingsley - HR, RGC, 1992, series
327. Tender Torment by Jane Archer - HR, WA, 1978, series
328. One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney - HR, TGC, 1997, series
329. Again by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - CR, 1994
330. The Wizard of Seattle by Kay Hooper - TT, FR, 1993 series
331. In the Midnight Rain by Ruth Wind - CR, 2000
332. This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart - GO, 1964
333. Night in Eden by Candice Proctor -- HR, RGC, 1997
334. Rekindled by Tamara Alexander -- HR, I, WA, 2006, series
335. Christmas Angel by Shannon Waverly -- CR, 1993, Christmas
336. Upon A Midnight Clear by Jude Deveraux and Linda Howard -- AN, 1997, Christmas
337. Christmas on Conrad Street - by Marcia Evanick -- CR, 2002, Christmas
338. My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverly -- HR, GEO, 1993, The Mallorens SERIES
339. A CHRISTMAS BABY by Annette Blair - HR, RGC, 2004, series
340. Wings of the Storm by Susan Sizemore -- TT, MED, 1992, series
341. To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney - HR, VIC, 1995, series
342. Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase -- HR, 2005, series
343. Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James - HR, RGC, 2006, series
344. Can you keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella - CR, 2004, FPV
345. The Notebook-Nicholas Sparks -- 1996, series
346. Again The Magic by Lee Damon - CR, 1982
347. Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey -- FR, 1990, series
348. To Love and To Cherish by Patricia Gaffney -- HR, VIC, 1995
349. Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly - HR, RGC, 1994
350. The Temporary Wife by Mary Balogh - HR, RGC, 1997
351. Summer's Awakening by Anne Weale - CR, 1984
352. The Forever Dream by Iris Johansen -- RS, 1985
353. Scoundrel by Elizabeth Elliott -- RGC, 1996, series
354. Midsummer's Moon by Laura Kinsale -- HR, 1987
355. Remember When by Nora Roberts -- RS, 2003
356. Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward -- CR, VP, 2006, series
357. Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne -- HR, WA, 2000
358. Cry Wolf by Tami Hoag -- CR, RS, 1993
359. The Bastard by John Jakes -- WA, 1974, series
360. The Gift by Julie Garwood -- HR, RGC, PIRATE, 1991, series
361. The Second Coming of Lucy Hatch by Marsha Moyer -- CR, CL, 2002, series
362. Billy Bob Walker Got Married by Lisa G. Brown -- CR, AS, 1993
363. Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard -- CR, 1992, The Mackenzies series
364. The Monk Downstairs by Tim Farrington -- CR, 2003
365. Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes -- CR, CL, 1996
366. Giordanni's Proposal by Jacqueline Baird -- CR, HP, 1999
367. Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard -- CR, 1996, The Mackenzies series
368. Letters from a Stranger by Connie Rinehold -- CR, 1993,
369- Slow Heat in Heaven by Sandra Brown -- CR, 1988/1996
370. Now You See Her by Linda Howard - CR, RS, 1998
371. Some Enchanted Season by Marilyn Pappano -- CR, 1998, series
372. Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson -- CR, COM, 1998
373. To Die For by Linda Howard -- CR, RS, 2005, Blair Mallory series, FPV
374. Slighly Dangerous by Mary Balogh -- HR, RGC, 2005, The Bedwyns series
375. Lightning that Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis -- CR, 1983
376. Silk and Shadows by Mary Jo Putney -- HR, VIC, 1992, The Silk series
377. Home for Christmas by Patricia Potter - CR, 1998,
378. The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn -- HR, RGC, 2000, The Bridgertons series
379. Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair - FR, SF, 2007
380. Blush by Suzanne Forster -- CR, RS, 1996, series
381. The Witness by Ginna Gray -- CR, RS, 2001
382. These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer -- HR, GEO, 1926, series
383. Desiree by Annemarie Selinko -- HR, 1951
384. Shadow Dance by Susan Andersen -- CR, RS, 1989
385. The Love of a Cowboy by Anna Jeffrey -- CR, WA, 2003
386. Son of the Morning by Linda Howard -- TT, HR, MED, 1997
387. The Portrait by Megan Chance - HR, VIC, 1995
388. Scream For Me by Karen Rose -- RS, 2008
389. A Place to Call Home by Deborah Smith -- CR, 1997
390. Sweet Everlasting by Patricia Gaffney -- HR, 1993, VIC
391. Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood -- HR, MED, 1987
392. Ross Poldark (The Poldark Saga) by Winston Graham -- HR, 1945 - 2002
393. The Skypirate by Justine Davis -- FR, 1995, series
394. The Year of Living Famously by Laura Caldwell -- CR, 2004
395. Northern Star by Jodi Thomas -- HR, CW, 1990
396. After Innocence by Brenda Joyce -- HR, VIC, 1994, series
397. Lord Of Storms by Justine Davis -- FR, 1996, series
398. Miranda Blue Calling by Michelle Curry Wright - CR, 2004
399. Katherine by Anya Seton -- HR, MED, 1954
400. Heart Throb by Suzanne Brockmann -- CR, 1999
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401. Blaze by Susan Johnson -- HR, WA, 1986, series
402. True Colors by Susan Kyle -- CR, 1991
403. Love Conquers All by Roseanne Williams -- CR, 1991
404. Mine To Take by Dara Joy -- F, 1998, Matrix of Destiny series
405. Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase -- HR, RGC, 1994, series
406. Gryffin Strain: His Mistress by Madison Hayes -- F, ERO, Ellora's Cave , 2006, series
407. Cry Wolf by Amanda Carpenter -- CR, HP, 1992
408. The Last Hellion by Loretta Chase -- HR, RGC, 1998, series
409. To Trust a Wolf by Kate Steele -- WW, ERO, Ellora's Cave, 2005
410. North Wolf by M A Everaux - WW, ERO, Ellora's Cave, 2005
411. River of Fire by Mary Jo Putney -- HR, RGC, 1996, Fallen Angels series
412. Awaken My Love by Robin Schone -- HR, TT, 1995
413. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger -- TT, 2003, Not a romance book in the true sense, but I think it is a love story
414. Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister -- HR, RGC, 2002, series
415. Romancing Mr.Bridgerton by Julia Quinn -- HR, RGC,2002, The Bridgertons series
416. Winter Garden by Adele Ashworth -- HR, VIC, 2000, series
417. Traitorous Hearts by Susan Kay Law -- HR, AR, 1994
418. Autumn Rain by Anita Mills -- HR, RGC, 1993, series
419. A Rose At Midnight by Anne Stuart -- HR, 1993
420. The Painted Lady by Lucia Grahame -- HR, VIC, 1993
421. Girls Night by Stef Ann Holm -- CR, 2002
422. My False Heart by Liz Carlyle -- HR, RGC, 1999
423. Celia Garth by Gwen Bristow -- HR, AR, 1959
424. THE GROUND SHE WALKS UPON by Meagan McKinney --HR, VIC, 1994
425. Cool Shade by Theresa Weir -- CR, 1998
426. Becca's Baby by Tara Taylor Quinn -- CR, 2000, Shelter Valley Stories series
427. After Caroline by Kay Hooper -- CR, RS 1996
428. Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah -- TT, WA, 1993, Reincarnation
429. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/Hawken's Heart by Suzanne Brockmann - CR, 1998.
430. The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsay -- HR, RGC, 1993, Malory series
431. Night Fall by Anne Stuart -- CR, RS, 1995
432. Seduction by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1990
433. Ghost Fox by James Houston -- HR, 1978
434. Kindred Spirits by Alan Brennert -- PN, 1984
435. Night Swimming by Laura Moore -- CR, 2003
436. Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller -- CR,1992
437. Darkling, I Listen by Katherine Sutcliffe -- CR, RS, 2001
438. Endless Love by Scott Spencer --CR, 1980, LS
439. Waking the Dead by Scott Spencer -- CR, 1986, LS
440. Rendezvous by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1991
441. Remember The Time by Annette Reynolds -- CR, 1997
442. The You I Never Knew by Susan Wiggs -- CR, 2001
443. A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1961
444. Five Smooth Stones by Ann Fairbairn --CR, IR, 1966
445. RESTOREE by Anne McCaffrey -- SF, 1990
446. THE SHIP WHO SANG by Anne McCaffrey -- SF, 1969
447. LOCAL CUSTOM by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller -- SF, 2002
448. The Wallflower by Jan Freed -- CR, 1998
449. Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts -- CR, 1992
450. MORNING SONG by Karen Robards -- HR, VIC, 1990
451. TO SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN by Eugenia Price -- HR, CW, 1985, series,
452. LET NO MAN DIVIDE by Elizabeth Kary -- HR, CW, 1987
453. STARDUST OF YESTERDAY by Lynn Kurland -- TT, 1996, De Piaget series
454. Crystal Flame by Jayne Ann Krentz -- FR, 1986
455. Love's Wild Desire by Jennifer Blake - HR, 1977
456. Gift of Gold by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1988, Gift series
457. Gift of Fire by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1989
458. Prairie Wife by Cheryl St. John -- HR, WA, 2005
459. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong -- PN, WW, 2001
460. White Lies by Linda Howard -- CR, RS, series
461. Sweet Liar by Jude Deveraux -- CR, 1920's-1930's, 1992
462. Behind Closed Doors by Shannon McKenna -- ERO, 2002
463. Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey -- HR, VIK, 1980, series
464. Fortune Is A Woman by Elizabeth Adler -- CR, RS, 1992
465. The Conquest by Jude Deveraux -- HR, MED, 1991, series
466. Pearl Moon by Katherine Stone --CR, MC, 2005
467. Sunshine and Shadow by (Tom and and Sharon Curtis) Laura London -- CR,1986
468. Reason to Believe by Kathleen Eagle- CR, 1995
469. Aaron Under Construction by Marin Thomas -- CR, MC, Lh2006,series
470. The Other Sister by Lynda Sandoval -- CR, MC,Lh 2007, series
471. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen -- CR, PN, 2007
472. Forever & Ever by Patricia Gaffney -- HR, VIC, 1996, series
473. Outlaw in Paradise by Patricia Gaffney -- HR, WA, 1997
474. The Bridemaker by Rexanne Becnel -- HR, VIC, 2002, series
475. Texas Embrace by Rosanne Bittner -- HR, WA, 1997, series
476. Heart's Journey by Emily Bradshaw -- HR, WA, 1992
477. Cheyenne Amber by Catherine Anderson -- HR, WA, 1994
478. Scandal by Pamela Britton -- HR, RGC, 2004
479. Southern Rapture by Jennifer Blake -- HR, VIC, 1987
480. Dead Reckoning by Linda Castillo -- CR, RS, 2006
481. The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne -- HR, RGC, 2008, series
482. Winterbourne by Susan Carroll -- HR, MED, 1987
483. Isabella by Loretta Chase -- HR, RGC, 1989, series
484. The English Witch by Loretta Chase -- HR, RGC, 1989, series
485. The Pleasure Seekers by Melanie George -- HR, VIC, 2003, series
486. Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory -- HR, WA, 1999, series
487. Gunfighter's Bride by Dallas Schulze -- HR, WA, 1996
488. So Wide the Sky by Elizabeth Grayson -- HR, WA, 1997
489. Smooth Talkin' Stranger by Lorraine Heath -- CR, 2004, series
490. Hers Forever by Wendy Garrett -- HR, VIC, 1995
491. Blame It On Cupid by Jennifer Greene -- CR, 2007
492. Comanche Rose by Anita Mills -- HR, WA, 1996, series
493. The Devil's Bargain by Edith Layton -- HR, RGC, 2002, series
494. The Wrong Hostage by Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, RS, 2006, series
495. The Savage by Nicole Jordan -- HR, WA, 1994
496. Risky Pleasures by Brenda Jackson -- CR, MC, 2007
497. True Betrayals by Nora Roberts -- CR, RS, 1995
498. The Beach Alibi by Alison Kent -- CR, ERO, 2005, series
499. The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot -- CR, CL, 2002, written totally in e-mails
500. Mirror Image by Sandra Brown -- CR, 1990
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501. The politics of Love by Giselle Carmichael -- CR, MC, 2007
502. For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale -- HR, MED, 1993,
503. Keeper of the Dream by Penelope Williamson -- HR, MED, 1992
504. To Love a Ballantyne by Kimberley White -- CR, MC, YM, 2005
505. Don't Forget to Smile by Kathleen Gilles Seidel -- CR, 1986,
506. Small Town Girl by LaVyrle Spencer -- CR, 1997,
507. Promises by Judith Arnold -- CR, 1987, series
508. Commitments by Judith Arnold -- CR, 1987, series
509. Dreams - Judith Arnold -- CR, 1987, series
510. The Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne -- HR, WA, 1997,
511. Taking Chase by Lauren Dane -- CR, ERO, 2007
512. Conor's Way by Laura Lee Guhrke -- HR, VIC, 1996
513. The Irish Devil by Diane Whiteside -- HR, WA, 2004, Devil series
514. The Mask by Donna Lee Poff -- HR, MED, 1998
515. DEVIL'S LOVE by Julia London -- HR, RGC, 1998, series
516. Finding Laura - Kay Hooper -- CR, 1997
517. A Wild Yearning by Penelope Williamson -- HR, COL, 1990
518. If Love Be Blind by Emma Goldrick -- CR, HP, 1987
519. Painted by the Sun by Elizabeth Grayson -- HR, WA, 2000
520. A Rake's Reform by Cindy Holbrook -- HR, RGC, 1995
521. Her Secret Thrill by Donna Kauffman -- CR, 2001, series
522. Words of Silk by Erin St. Claire (Sandra Brown) - CR, 1984
523. Heart of the Falcon by Francis Ray -- CR, MC, 1998, series
524. Bride of Diamonds by Emma Darcy -- CR, HP, 1991
525. Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh -- HR, RGC, 1995, series
526. November of the Heart by LaVyrle Spencer -- HR, 1993
527. Sweet Fury by Catherine Hart -- HR, WA, 1990
528. Nevada Temptation by Gwen Cleary -- HR, WA, 1992
529. George and the Virgin by Lisa Cach -- TT, HR, MED, 2002
530. Heart of Deception by Taylor Chase -- HR, S, 1999
531. Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath -- HR, WA, 1997, series
532. Three Fates by Nora Roberts -- CR, RS, 2002
533. Annie and the Outlaw by Sharon Sala -- CR, WA, Reincarnation
534. Tempting by Hope Tarr -- HR, VIC, 2002
535. Fever Dreams by Laura Leone -- CR, RS, 1997
536. Dangerous Stunt by Mary Lyons -- CR, HP, 1985
537. Night into Day by Sandra Canfield -- CR, 1987
538. The Daughter of Night by Jeneth Murrey -- CR, HP,1985
539. Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett -- HR, WWII, 2002
540. Bond of Blood by Diane Whiteside -- HR, VP, ERO, 2006
541. Unmasqued by Colette Gale -- HR, ERO, 2007, Phantom Of The Opera
542. Dark Fire by Christine Feehan -- PN, VP, 2001, Carpathian series
543. LADY GALLANT by Suzane Robinson - HR, 1992, series
544. SCARLETTI CURSE by Christine Feehan -- GO, 2001
545. NIGHT SHADOW by Catherine Coulter -- HR, RGC, 1989, series
546. Ravished by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1992
547. Major Daddy by Cara Colter -- CR, 2004
548. Polished with Love by Judith McWilliams -- CR, 1985
549. The Proud Breed by Celeste De Blasis -- HR, WA, 1978
550. Twice Loved by Lavyrle Spencer -- HR, RGC, 1984
551. Dark Mosaic by Anne Mather -- CR, HP, 1989
552. Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1966
553. The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys -- HR, 1978
554. Tidings of Great Joy by Sandra Brown -- CR, 1987, Christmas
555. A Prince of a Guy by Kathleen Korbel -- CR, 1987, series
556. The Princess and the Pea by Kathleen Korbel -- CR, 1988
557. Only You by Francis Ray -- CR, MC, 2007
558. Loving by Penny Jordan -- CR, HP, 1988
559. The Mysterious Miss M by Diana Gaston -- HR, RGC, 2005
560. Last Act by Jane Aiken Hodge - CR, 1979
561. The Irish Devil by Donna Fletcher -- HR, MED, 2000
562. The Family Way by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1987
563. Amaryllis by Jayne Castle -- FR, 1996, series
564. Zinia by Jayne Castle -- FR, 1997, series
565. Orchid by Jayne Castle -- FR, 1998, series
566. The Mad Miss Mathley by Michelle Martin -- HR, RGC, 1995
567. Christmas Stranger by Joan Hohl -- CR, WA, 1989
568. Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsey -- HR, RGC, 1988, The Malorys series
569. Dark Magic by Christine Feehan -- PN, VP, 2000, Carpathian series
570. Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey -- HR,RGC, PIRATE, 1990, The Malorys series
571. A Quest Of Dreams by Debra Dier -- HR, 1994, series
572. The Rogue And The Lily by Diane Gates Robinson -- HR, 1993
573. Veils of Silk by Mary Jo Putney -- HR, 1992, The Silk series
574. Agent of Change by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller -- SF, FR, 1988, series
575. Carpe Diem by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller -- SF, FR, 1989, series
576. The Maiden Bride by Rexanne Becnel -- HR, MED, 1996
577. Lyon's Prize by Virginia Lynn -- HR, 1992
578. Dreams, Part 1 & Part 2 by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1988
579. Seize the Fire by Laura Kinsale -- HR, PIRATE, 1985
580. A Woman's Touch by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1989
581. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter -- PN, 2008
582. Hidden Talents by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1993
583. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney -- HR, VIC, 1990
584. Deception - Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1993
585. Honor's Lady by Roseanne Kohake -- HR, 1984
586. My Enemy, My Love by Elaine Coffman -- HR, 1988
587. Satan's Angel by Kristin James -- HR, WA, 1988
588. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich -- CR, 2002, series
589. Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani -- CR, 2001, series
590. Dangerous by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1993
591. A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson -- HR, YA, 1981
592. Winter Fire by Elizabeth Lowell -- HR, WA, 1996
593. Those Who Love: A Biographical Novel of Abigail and John Adams by Irving Stone -- HR, AR, 1966
594. The President's Lady: A Novel About Rachel and Andrew Jackson by Irving Stone -- HR, 1952
595. Heart Breaker by Linda Howard -- CR, 1987
596. Only His by Elizabeth Lowell -- HR, WA, 1991, series
597. The I Inside by Alan Dean Foster -- SF, 1984
598. Only Love by Elizabeth Lowell, HR, WA, 1995, series
599. Then Came Heaven by Lavyrle Spencer -- 1997
600. Sensation by Charlotte Lamb -- CR, M&B, 1979
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601. Flashback by Amanda Carpenter -- CR, M&B, 1984, a bit PN
602. Real Deal by Lucy Monroe -- CR, 2004
603. Timeless Passion by Constance O'Day Flannery -- TT, HR, 1998
604. Lord Sayer's Ghost by Cindy Holbrook --HR, RGC, 1996
605. Edge of Dawn by Beverly Jenkins -- MC, RS, 2004
606. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon -- PN, 2002, Dark Hunter series
607. One Wore Blue by Heather Graham -- HR, CW, 1991, series
608. One Rode West by Heather Graham -- HR, CW, 1992, series
609. One Wore Gray by Heather Graham -- HR,CW, 1993, series
610. The Matchmaker by Kay Hooper -- HR, 1991
611. Lone Rider by Lauren Bach -- RS, 2001
612. LILY by Patricia Gaffney -- HR, GEO, 1991
613. UNCOMMON VOWS by Mary Jo Putney -- HR, MED, 1991
614. Sarah's Child by Linda Howard -- CR, 1985, series
615. The Baby Gift by Day Leclaire -- CR, 2000, series
616. Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas -- HR, VIC, 2008
617. Simply Love by Mary Balogh -- HR, RGC, 2006, series
618. The Sherbrook Bride - Catherine Coulter -- HR, TGC, 1992, series
619. Love's Choices by Penny Jordan -- CR, 1984
620. Rejar by Dara Joy -- HR, RGC, 1997, series
621. My Dearest Enemy by Connie Brockway -- HR, VIC, 1998
622. Next to Die by Marliss Melton -- CR, RS, NS, 2007, series
623. At Her Command by Marcia James -- CR, COM, 2007
624. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare -- CR, RS, 2006, series
625. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare -- CR, RS, 2005, series
626. King of the Hill by Emma Goldrick -- CR, 1987
627. Christmas Wishes by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1992
628. Parting Gifts by Lorraine Heath -- HR, WA, 1994
629. If I Can't Have You by Patti Berg -- TT, 1998
630. Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, COM, 1998, series
631. Cotillion by Georgette Heyer 1953 Regency
632. Bond Of Blood by Roberta Gellis -- HR, MED, 1965
633. Cherokee Thunder by Rachel Lee -- CR, 1992, Conrad County series
634. A Rage Of Passion by Diana Palmer -- CR, 1987,
635. Miranda's Viking by Maggie Shayne -- CR, TT, 1994,
636. Black Pearls by Janet Louise Roberts -- GO, 1979
637. Mistress by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1994
638. Moving Target - Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, RS, 2002
639. Golden Lotus by Janet Louise Roberts -- CR, 1981
640. Scandal by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1991
641. A Touch of Scandal by Anthea Malcolm -- HR, RGC, 1991, series
642. To Catch A Countess by Patricia Grasso -- HR, RGC, 2007, series
643. Silver Jasmine by Janet Louise Roberts -- GO, 1982
644. Flamenco Rose by Janet Louise Roberts -- CR, 1983
645. Danny Boy by Leigh Riker -- CR, 1995
646. Promise Me Forever by Lorraine Heath -- HR, VIC, 2006, series
647. Scarlet Poppies by Janet Louise Roberts -- CR, RS, 1983
648. Conflict of Honors by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller -- SF, FR, 1988, series
649. Flower Of Love by Janet Louise Roberts -- HR, 1983
650. Forget-me-not by Janet Louise Roberts -- GO, WA, 1984
651. Loving Jessie by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 2001
652. Tessa's Child by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 1997, series
653. The Vow by Dallas Shulze by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 1994, series
654. Donovan's Promise by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 1996, series
655. Mackenzie's Lady by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 1986
656. Michael's Father by Dallas Schulze -- CR, 1994, series
657. PAGAN BRIDE by Tamara Leigh -- HR, MED, SHEIKH, 1995, series
658. A Perfect Marriage by Laurey Bright -- CR, 1995, Silhouette
659. BURNING OBESSION by Carole Mortimer -- CR, HP, 1982
660. UNCERTAIN DESTINY by Carole Mortimer -- CR, HP, 1988
661. The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1940
662. Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu -- CR, PN, 2005
663. The Forbidden Princess by Day LeClaire -- CR, 2007, series
664. The Red Heart of Jade by Marjorie M. Liu -- CR, PN, 2006
665. Once Upon a Time by Constance O'Banyon -- HR, MED, 1996
666. Tapestry by Maura Seger -- HR, MED, 1993
667. VIRGIN BRIDE by Tamara Leigh -- HR, MED, 1994, series
668. A ROOM WITH A VIEW by E.M. Forster -- 1908, Classic literature
669. The Cruachan and the Killane by Cristabel -- SF, 1970
670. The Weaver Takes a Wife by Sheri Cobb South -- Hr, RGC, 1999
671. Elyza by Clare Darcy -- HR, RGC, 1976
672. The Judas Kiss by Sally Wentworth -- CR, HP, 1982
673. Frederica by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1965
674. Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak -- HR, 1958, LS -Love Story
675. Three Wishes by Barbara Delinsky -- CR, PN, 1997
676. Summer Fire by Sally Wentworth -- CR, HP, 1981
677. Once More, Miranda by Jennifer Wilde -- HR, GEO, 1983
678. The Last Highwayman by Katherine O'Neal -- HR, GEO, 1993
679. Venetia by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1958
680. A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh -- HR, RGC, 1990, series
681. Whirlwind Wedding by Jacquie D'Alessandro -- HR, RGC, 200
682. Spitfire by Arianna Hart -- CR, RS, 2006
683. Don't Play Games by Emma Darcy -- CR, HP, 1985
684. Betrayed by Arnette Lamb -- HR, GEO, 1995, series
685. Marrying Stone by Pamela Morsi --HR, 1900's-1910's, Americana, 1994, series
686. TOUCH OF ENCHANTMENT by Teresa Medeiros -- TT, MED, 1997, series
687. Saving Grace by Julie Garwood -- HR, MED, 1993
688. Threads of Destiny by Arnette Lamb -- HR, GEO, 1990, series
689. Waiting on a Rainbow by Dana George -- HR, wa, 2005
690. Highland Rogue by Arnette Lamb -- HR, GEO, 1991, series
691. THE BUCCANEER by Donna Fletcher -- HR, 1995, PIRATE
692. SAXON BRIDE by Tamara Leigh -- HR, MED, 1996, series
693. PROMISE ME by Kathlen Harrington -- HR, RGC, 1995
694. Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson -- HR, 1988
695. Jake Howard's Wife by Anne Mather -- CR, HP,1973
696. Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris -- CR, VP, 2004
697. Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts -- CR, F, 1999, series
698. Sea Swept by Nora Roberts -- CR, 1998
699. Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann -- CR, 2003, series
700. Moura by Virginia Coffman -- GO, 1959
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701. The Third Wife by Jasmine Cresswell -- CR, RS, 2002
702. A Different Breed by Jessee Ford -- HR, WA, 1988
703. Sweet Rewards by Melinda McRae -- HR, 1900's-1910's, 1996
704. The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler -- CR, 1985
705. Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith -- CR, 1920's, 1963
706. Never Too Much by Lori Foster -- CR, 2002, series
707. Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster -- CR, 2002, series
708. Lady of Quality by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1972
709. Rogue's Reform by Marilyn Pappano -- CR, 2000, series
710. Mr. and Mrs. Wrong by Fay Robinson -- CR, 2001
711. Beguiled by Arnette Lamb -- HR, GEO, 1996, series
712. The Best of Both Worlds by Elissa Ambrose -- CR, 2004'
713. True Heart by Arnette Lamb -- HR, GEO, 1997, series
714. Wrapped in Wishes by Olga Bicos -- TT, CR, HR, VIC, 1996
715. Prodigal Sister by Catherine George -- CR, HP, 1985
716. To Die For by Melanie George -- RS, 2002
717. The Actress & the Marquis by Cindy Holbrook -- HR, RGC, 1997
718. Innocent Pawn by Catherine George -- CR, HP, 1986
719. Seduced by Virginia Henley -- HR, GEO, 1994
720. The Marriage Bed by Catherine George -- CR, HP, 1987
721. A Suspicious Affair by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1994
722. Beast by Judith Ivory -- HR, 1997
723. Cupboard Kisses by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1987
724. Man of Iron by Catherine George -- CR, 1988
725. My Cherished Enemy by Samantha James -- HR, MED, 1992
726. Peyton Place by Grace Meralious -- 1956, Not strictly romance by does have romance in it.
727. Follow the River by James Alexander Thom -- HR
728. TEMPTATION by Charlotte Lamb -- CR, HP, 1979 M&B/HP
729. FIRES OF DESTINY by Linda Barlow -- HR, 1986, Elizabethan, series
730. The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer -- HR, GEO, 1921
731. Border Lord by Arnette Lamb - HR, GEO, 1993, series
732. Laugh With Me, Love With Me by Lee Damon -- CR, 1983
733. The Duke's Downfall by Jane Lynson -- HR, RGC, 1992
734. Bedding the Baron by Deborah Raleigh -- HR, 2008
735. Border Bride by Arnette Lamb - HR, GEO, 1992, series
736. Drop Dead Gorgeous by Heather Graham -- RS, 1998
737. Cold Blooded by Lisa Jackson -- RS, 2002
738. Long After Midnight by Iris Johansen -- RS, 1997
739. The Tenacious Miss Tamerlane by Kasey Michaels -- HR, RGC, 1982
740. False Colours by Georgette Heyer - HR, RGC, 1963
741. The Adventurers by Jane Aiken Hodge - HR, 1977
742. Forever Autumn by Bobbi Smith -- HR, WA, 2003
743. To Love A Dark Lord by Anne Stuart -- HR, GEO,1994
744. FINDING HOPE by Brenda Coulter -- CR, I, 2003
745. Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon -- CR, COM, 2000
746. Looking for Lacey by Linda Francis Lee -- CR, 2003
747. A Promising Man (And About Time Too) by Elizabeth Young -- CR, CL, 2002
748. Falling for Gracie by Susan Mallery -- CR, 2005
749. The Vampire who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros -- HR, VP, 2006
750. Through A Dark Mist by Marsha Canham -- HR, MED, 1991
751. Freefall by Kristen Heitzmann -- CR, RS, I, 2006
752. Five O'Clock Shadow by Genie Davis -- CR, 2007
753. By Arrangement by Madeline Hunter -- HR, MED, 2000, series
754. This Other Eden by Marilyn Harris -- HR, WF, 1977, series
755. HeartMate by Robin D. Owens -- FR, 2001, series
756. Dangerous to Kiss by Elizabeth Thornton -- HR, RGC, 1995, series
757. The Apocalypse Troll by David Weber -- SF, TT, 1999
758. The Templar's Seduction by Mary Reed McCall -- HR, MED, 2007
759. Whisper His Name by Elizabeth Thornton -- HR, RGC, RS, 1999, series
760. For the Roses by Julie Garwood -- HR, WA, 1995, series
761. Miracles by Mary Kirk -- CR, 1990
762. Prince Charming by Julie Garwood -- HR, WA, 1994
763. Almost a Princess by Elizabeth Thornton -- HR, RGC, RS, 2002, series
764. Victorine by Frances Parkinson Keyes -- HR, 1974
765. Sylvester, or The Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1957
766. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts -- CR, Ghost, 2004, series
767. Black Rose by Nora Roberts -- CR, Ghost, 2005, series
768. Red Lily by Noa Roberts -- CR, Ghost, 2005, series
769. Night Scents by Carla Neggers -- CR, RS, 1997
770. Twisted Shadows by Patricia Potter -- CR, RS, 2003
771. Heart Duel by Robin D. Owens -- FR, 2004, series
772. Commitments by Barbara Delinsky -- CR, 1988
773. Coast Road by Barbara Delinsky -- CR, 1998
774. Desperation by Charlotte Lamb -- CR, HP, 1989
775. Minor Indiscretions by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1991
776. Steamboat Gothic by Frances Parkinson Keyes -- HR, 1963
777. The Ardent Suitor by Denice Greenlea -- RGC, 1979
778. Desire by Amanda Quick -- HR, MED, 1994
779. Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lindsey -- HR, MED, VIK, 1987, series
780. La Casa Dorada by Janet Louise Roberts -- HR, 1973
781. Death Angel by Linda Howard -- CR, RS, 2008
782. Blue Bayou by Jo Ann Ross -- RS, 2002
783. THE PANTHER AND THE PEARL by Doreen Owens Malek -- HR, 1994, Harem
784. La Comtesse by Joan Smith -- HR, RGC, 1977
785. The Wayward Heiress by Blanche Chenier -- HR, RGC, 1990
786. Aunt Sophie's Diamonds by Joan Smith -- HR, RGC, 1977
787. Lord of Desire by Paula Quinn -- HR, MED, 2005, series
788. Lord of Temptation by Paula Quinn -- HR, MED, 2006, series
789. Lord of Seduction by Paula Quinn -- HR, MED, 2006, series
790. Castles by Julie Garwood -- HR, RGC, 1993, series
791. The Elsingham Portrait by Elizabeth Chater - HR, GEO, 1970
792. Guaridan Angel by Julie Garwood -- HR, RGC, PIRATE, 1990, series
793. Kathleen by Francine Rivers -- HR, WA, 1979,
794. Royal Seduction, Jennifer Blake -- HR, 1983, series
795. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson -- CR, DA, LS,MED, VIK, VIC, GO, 2008
796. Beyond Innocence by Emma Holly -- HR, VIC, ERO, 2001, series
797. Another Dawn by Sandra Brown -- HR, WA, 1985, series
798. Texas! Sage by Sandra Brown -- CR, 1991, series
799. Thief of Hearts by Teresa Medeiros -- HR, RGC, PIRATE, 1994,
800. The Prize by Julie Garwood -- HR, MED, 1991
801. Tall, Dark and Cajun by Sandra Hill -- CR, 2003
802. The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy -- Classic Literature, 1917
803. Dearest Love by Betty Neels -- CR, 1995
804. Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1941
805. Garters by Pamela Morsi -- HR,VIC, 1992
806. One Night by Debbie Macomber -- CR, 1994
807. Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey -- HR, VIC, 1987
808. Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, 1996
809. Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas -- HR, 2003, series
810. Pirate Prince by Gaelen Foley -- HR, GEO, PIRATE, 1998, series
811. Princess by Gaelen Foley -- HR, RGC, 1999, series
812. Prince Charming by Gaelen Foley -- HR, RGC, 2000, series
813. Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros -- HR, RGC, 2004
814. His Every Kiss by Laura Lee Guhrke -- HR, 2004, series
815. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn -- HR, RGC, 2000, series
816. The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1950
817. The Imagination of the Heart by Judith Glover -- HR, VIC, 1990
818. The Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer -- HR, GEO, 1936
819. Heartless by Kat Martin -- HR, RGC, 2001, series
820. The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer -- HR, RGC, 1954
821. The Earl's Fancy by Charlotte Hines -- HR, RGC, 1982
822. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde -- Classic Literature, 1895
823. Possession by A.S. Byatt -- CR, HR, 1990
824. The Sexiest Man Alive by Sandra Marton -- CR, HP, 1999, series
825. The Taming of Tyler Kincaid by Sandra Marton -- CR, HP, 2000, series
826. Sin and Sensibility by Suzanne Enoch -- HR, RGC, 2005, series
827. Emma by Jane Austen -- Classic Literature, 1816
828. Match me if you can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, 2005
829. Pepper's Way by Kay Hooper -- CR, 1984
830. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare -- Classic Literature (play), 1600
831. Vows of the Heart by Susan Fox -- CR, 1986
832. Full Bloom by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1988
833. Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding -- CR, COM, CL, 1996, series
834. The Winter Picnic by Dixie McKeone -- HR, RGC, 1987
835. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson -- VP, COM, CL, FPV, series, 2004
836. The Primrose Path by Jean Reece -- HR, RGC, 1980
837. The Lion's Daughter by Loretta Chase -- HR, RGC, series, 1992
838. Truly Inseparable by Wanda Y. Thomas -- MC, 1999/2007
839. The mirror by Marlys Millhiser -- HR, 1900-1910, 1997
840. Temporary Arrangement by Shannon Waverly -- CR, 1993
841. On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah -- WF, CR, 1999
842. The Duke's Mistress by Lois Stewart -- HR, RGC, 1993
843. A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold -- SF, 1999, series
844. Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate) by Laura Esquivel -- YA, LS, F, 1989
845. Four in Hand by Margaret Westhaven -- RGC, 1993
846. Once an Angel by Teresa Medeiros -- HR, VIC, 1993
847. The Earl and the Émigrée by Elizabeth Chater -- HR, RGC, 1985
848. Rekindled by Tamera Alexander -- HR, I, 2006
849. Palomino by Danielle Steel -- CR.WF, 1981
850. The Runaway Debutante by Elizabeth Chater -- RGC, 1985
851. Something Wicked by Jo Beverley -- HR, GEO, series, 1997
852. Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie -- CR, 1996
853. Fallen From Grace by Laura Leone -- CR, 2003
854. Bride of My Heart by Rebecca Winters -- CR, 1994
855. A Country Chit by Emily Dalton -- HR, RGC, 1990
856. Dead Silence by Brenda Novak -- CR, RS, 2005, series
857. Rebellious Desire by Julie Garwood -- HR, RGC, 1986 l
858. All The Queen`s Men by Linda Howard -- CR,
859. Family Man by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, RS, 1992, series
860. Ravished by Virginia Henly -- HR, 2002
861. The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1987
862. Pearl Cove by Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, RS, 1999, series
863. Daughters Four by Dixie Lee McKeone -- HR, RGC, 1988
864. Accidental Wife by Day Leclaire -- CR, series, 1996
865. An Affair of Interest by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1992
866. A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb -- CR, PN, LS, YA, 2005
867. Lady in Green by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1993
868. The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie -- HR, RGC, series, 2005
869. Mischief by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1996
870. A Thousand Roses by Bethany Campbell -- CR, Christmas, 1986
871. Reckless by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1992
872. This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- CR, COM, series, 2001
873. The Duke's Design by Margaret Westhaven -- HR, RGC, 1991
874. A Heavenly Houseguest by Emily Dalton -- HR, RGC, 1992
875. The Other Brother by Jessica Steele -- CR, HP, 1982
876. Rebel Waltz by Kay Hooper -- CR, 1986
877. I'll be Watching You by Andrea Kane -- CR, RS, 2005
878. Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1997
879. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann -- CR, NS, 2000, series
880. Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann -- CR, NS, 2001, series
881. Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann -- CR, NS, 2002, series
882. An Angel for the Earl by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1994
883. Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts -- CR, 2000, Ghost, series
884. Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts -- CR, 2000, Ghost, series
885. Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts -- CR, RS, 1998, series
886. My First Duchess by Susan Sizemore -- HR, GEO, 1993
887. On A Long Ago Night by Susan Sizemore -- HR, VIC, 2000
888. The Price of Innocence by Susan Sizemore -- HR, RGC, 1999, series
889. Every Wish Fulfilled by Samantha James -- HR, RGC, 1997, series
890. Sheikh by Connie Mason -- HR, SHEIKH, 1997
891. A Taste of Sin by Connie Mason -- HR, GEO, 2000, series
892. A Breath of Scandal by Connie Mason -- HR, GEO, 2001, series
893. The Fires of Paradise by Brenda Joyce -- HR, WA, 1992, series
894. Savage Surrender by Charlotte Lamb -- CR, 1980
895. Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh -- HR, RGC, 2003, series
896. The Wedding Gamble by Julia Justiss -- HR, RGC, 1999, series
897. Three Nights by Debra Mullins -- HR, RGC, 2004
898. How To Kiss A Hero by Sandy Hingston -- HR, RGC, 2000, series
899. The Moon Rider by Virginia Lynn -- HR, GEO, 1994
900. The Fire Inside by Kat Martin -- HR, RGC, 2002, series
901. Secret Ways by Kat Martin -- HR, RGC, 2003
902. The Ruby by Ann Maxwell -- CR, RS, 1994
903. The Lark and the Wren by Mercedes Lackey -- F, 1992, series
904. Fair Is The Rose by Meagan McKinney -- HR, WA, 1993, series
905. Till Dawn Tames The Night by Meagan McKinney -- HR, RGC, PIRATE, 1991
906. A Whole Lot Of Love by Justine Davis -- CR, 2000
907. An Infamous Sea Bath by Emily Dalton --HR, RGC, 1991
908. American Diva by Julia London -- CR, 2007
909. Wrap Me in Splendor by Ellen Tanner Marsh -- HR, VIC, PIRATE, 1983, series
910. My Dark Prince by Julia Ross -- HR, RGC, 2000
911. Surrender by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1990
912. Escapade by Marian Devon 2/1989 Regency
913. Amber Beach by Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, RS, 1997, series
914. Jade Island by Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, RS, 1998, series
915. Petals on the River by Kathleen Woodiwiss -- HR, Colonial North America, 1998
916. It Had To Be You by Linda Windsor -- CR, CHR, I, 2001
917. The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart -- HR, 2006
918. The Survivors by Dinah McCall -- CR, RS, 2007
919. Storm Warning by Dinah McCall -- CR, RS, 2001
920. Someone to Watch over Me by Lisa Kleypas -- HR, RGC, 1999, series
921. Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas -- HR, VIC, 2002, series
922. If You Dare by Kresley Cole -- HR, VIC, 2005, series
923. If You Deceive by Kresley Cole -- HR, VIC, 2007, series
924. Lady in Black by Christina Dodd -- CR, 1993
925. Second-Best Wife by Rebecca Winters -- CR, 1997
926. Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood -- HR, MED, 1985
927. Caught in the Act by Lori Foster -- CR, 2001
928. Showdown! by Ruth Jean Dale -- CR, WA, series, 1993
929. Always and Forever by Beverly Jenkins -- HR, WA, AA, 2000
930. Tryst by Elswyth Thane -- CR, Ghost, 1939
931. The Husband Hunt by Jillian Hunter -- HR, RGC, 2002
932. High Noon by Nora Roberts -- RS, 2007
933. Northern Lights by Nora Roberts -- RS, 2004
934. Chill Factor by Sandra Brown -- RS 2005
935. Fortune by Erica Spindler -- RS, 1997
936. The Wind Dancer by Iris Johansen -- HR, MED, Series, 1991
937. Diamond Bay by Linda Howard -- CR, RS, Series, 1987
938. See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson -- CR, COM, 2003
939. Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell -- HR, MED, Series, 1993
940. To The Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth Lowell -- CR, 1983
941. Dare To Love by Jennifer Wilde -- HR, FPV, 1978, Bodice Ripper
942. Captive Passions by Fern Michaels -- HR, Series, 1977 Bodice Ripper
943. Whitehorse by Katherine Sutcliffe -- CR, 1999
944. The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer -- HR, 1934 GEO or RGC
945. Persuasion by Jane Austen -- Classic Literature, 1817
946. A Whole New Light by Sandra Brown -- CR, 1989
947. Midnight Ice by Cathie Linz -- CR, SD, 1994
948. A Match for Morgan by Marie Ferrarella -- CR, series, 1999
949. Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers -- M, 1935
950. Christy by Catherine Marshall -- H, 1967
951. Evelina by Frances (Fanny) Burney -- Classic Literature, 1778
952. At THe Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker -- HR, RGC, 2008
953. Deep Waters by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1997
954. Whence came a Prince by Liz Curtis Higgs -- HR, GEO, CHR, I, 2005, series
955. Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros -- TT, CR, HR, P, 1996, series
956. Velvet Song by Jude Deveraux -- HR, MED, 1983, series
957. Alice at Heart by Deborah Smith -- CR, F, (Mermaids), 2002
958. Danger In The Shadows by Dee Henderson -- CR, I, CHR, 1999
959. True Devotion by Dee Henderson -- CR, I, CHR, NS, 2000, series
960. True Valor by Dee Henderson -- CR, I, CHR, NS, 2002, series
961. True Honor by Dee Henderson -- CR, I, CHR, NS, 2002, series
962. Bogeyman by Gayle Wilson -- CR, RS, 2006
963. Victim by Gayle Wilson -- CR, RS, 2008
964. Perfect Partners by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1992
965. My Lady's Dare BY Gayle Wilson -- HR, RGC, 2000, series
966. Wildest Hearts by Jayne Ann Krentz -- CR, 1993
967. Until You by Judith Mcnaught -- HR, RGC, 1994, series
968. The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird -- CR, 2007, series
969. My Lady Vixen by Connie Mason -- HR, PIRATE, 1987
970. Princess Annie by Linda Lael Miller -- HR, VIC, series, 1994
971. Father Christmas by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1995, Christmas
972. On Bear Mountain by Deborah Smith -- WF, CR, 2001
973. Causing Havoc by Lori Foster -- CR, 2007 Fighter Series
974. Say No To Joe by Lori Foster -- CR, 2003 Visitation Series
975. Open Season by Linda Howard -- CR, 2002
976. Dream Man by Linda Howard -- CR, 1998
977. My Lady Innkeeper by Barbara Metzger -- HR, RGC, 1985
978. The Secret Wife by Susan Mallery -- CR, 1997, series
979. The Wagered Miss Winslow by Kasey Michaels -- HR, RGC, 1992
980. A Matchmaking Miss by Joan E. Overfield -- HR, RGC, 1992
981. Shadows and Lace by Teresa Medeiros -- HR, MED, 1990
982. The Lark's Nest by Phyllis Taylor Pianka -- HR, RGC, 1991
983. Flirtation River by Bethany Campbell -- CR, 1988
984. With This Ring by Amanda Quick -- HR, RGC, 1998
985. An Officer and a Hero by Elizabeth Ashtree -- CR, 1999
986. The Raider by Jude Deveraux -- HR, COL, 1987, series
987. Cullen's Bride by Fiona Brand -- CR, 1999, series, Silhouette
988. Blade's Lady by Fiona Brand -- CR, 2000, series, Silhouette
989. Marrying McCabe by Fiona Brad -- CR, 2001, series, Silhouette
990. The Ultimate Betrayal by Michelle Reid -- CR, HP, 1996
991. Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich -- CR, 2004, series
992. Bluebird Winter by Linda Howard -- CR, 1987
993. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich -- CR, 2003, series
994. Cataloochee by Wayne Caldwell -- HR, 2007
995. Scandalous by Candace Camp -- HR, VIC, 1996
996. Rain Lily by Candace Camp -- HR, 1993, series
997. Analise by Lisa Gregory -- HRl, 1981
998. A Kiss At Midnight by Shana Abe -- HR, 2000
999. Dark And Dangerous by Jeanne Adams-- RS, 2008
1000. Cherish by Catherine Anderson -- HR, 1998
1001. To Tempt An Angel by Patricia Grasso -- HR, RGC, 2002, series

Still have a LONG LONG way to go

Differentiating Between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance

2009-02-10T01:25:00.001-08:00

Carol and I are writing a joint list of books(I love Google documents!) and since a bunch of my books are paranormal and fasntasy, I decided to list them down in separate categories. paranormal and urban fantasy but hmmm how do you define which genre a book is? Of course, let's check online! I found this great article written by Keri Arthur about the difference between paranormal romance and urban fantasy, which pretty much explains deeper of what my idea of each category is. Good to know I wasn't so far out of it. Anyway, decided to share the description of the great keri Arthur, See the link for the complete article. Also got my description from this article.

Paranormal Romance:

Usually written in the 3rd person. Main characters are Hero and Heroine and they MUST have a happily ever after together. This couple is exclusive. Love shall overcome is the theme. Each book in the series has a new hero/heroine pair, and these characters often show up as secondary characters in the other books in the series.
Like regular romance, paranormal romance covers the whole genre spectrum. They can be humorous, historical, futuristics, contemporary, mystery, fantasy, urban fantasy, scifi, gothic, erotica—basically, if the romance is front and center, then it’s labeled a paranormal romance, regardless of the genre.
Examples: JR Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood, Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changelings series, Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series, Marjorie M. Liu’s Dirk & Steele series, Meljean Brooks’ Guardian series, Lori Handeland’s Nightcreature series , Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breeds series, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series, Alexis Morgan’s Paladins of Darkness series

Urban Fantasy:
Usually written in the first person. Theme is horror, not love. A single protagonist often narrates the entire series. (Kelly Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld is a notable exception). The protagonist is often a cynical, fiercely independent, tough chick with commitment and trust issues. lol. (Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden is a notable exception.) There may be a love interest, but it is subtle and may build over the course of the series. Or maybe the more the merrier, a la Anita Blake.
Urban fantasy is fantasy that is set in a modern, urban environment (for example, Melbourne, New York, or even some made up city) and it can contain any and all paranormal or fantasy elements (such as vampires, weres, shifters, demons, succubus, magi etc). But in urban fantasy, romance and romantic entanglements are not the main plot element, though they are often present as a sub-plot.
Dark urban fantasy contains the same elements as urban fantasy, but usually has serious leanings towards horror elements. Dark and bloody events can and do happen in these novels, and a happy ended is not a necessity.
Examples: Laurell K Hamilton’s Antia Blake series, Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels’s series, Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series, Kelly Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series, Kim Harrison’s Rachel Morgan series, Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden series, Marjorie M. Liu’s Maxine Kiss series, Keri Arthur’s Riley Jensen series, Karen Chance’s Cassandra Palmer series, Jeanine Frost’s Night Huntress series

Now on to continue my list!

January Reads

2009-02-04T02:28:00.001-08:00

130. The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair B-
129. Grave Surprise (Harper Connelly #2) by Chalaine Harris B
128. An Ice Cold Grave (Harper Connelly #3) by Chalaine Harris B
127. Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden #1) by Chalaine Harris B+
126. A Bone to Pick (Aurora Teagarden #2) by Chalaine Harris B
125. Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands B+
124. Don of the Dead (Pepper Martin Mystery #1 ) by Casey Daniels B
123. Chick and the Dead (Pepper Martin Mystery #2 ) by Casey Daniels B+
122. Tombs of Endearment (Pepper Martin Mystery #3) by Casey Daniels B

Currently Reading The Trouble with Witches by Shirley Damsgaard

129. Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris

2009-01-08T00:57:00.001-08:00

genre: cozy mystery

Rating: B

"A college class gets more than it bargained for when Harper gives a demonstration of her uncanny talent. Instead of just finding one body in an old grave, she finds two: the original occupant and a recently deceased girl whom Harper had tried, and failed, to find two years previously. To dispel suspicions about her own innocence, Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver undertake their own hunt to find the killer-only to find yet another body in the same grave."

The reason why I only gave it a B wasn't because it was bad. Honestly it was better then the first book. It felt like Harris had gotten on track with who the characters were and where she was going to take them. Only thing was it didn't really feel like a mystery except for the discovery of the dead body. In trying not to implicate themselves, Harper and Tolliver pretty much just get mixes up in situation after situation without really trying to ferret out the murderer. The characters were starting to develope and a lot of angst and rehashing is put into the book. The thing about Harris is that there's always a depressing tone to her books so it takes a little getting use to. I did like this book though. Reading an Ice Cold Grave next.

130. The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair

2009-01-07T23:43:00.000-08:00

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Rating: B

Series: Accidental Witch Book 1

"When a single-dad TV executive hires Melody Seabright--a flaky rich girl and rumored witch--as his babysitter, she magically lands her own cooking show...and makes sparks fly."

This is actually my second book from the author, but this is one of her earlier books and is the first book in the Accidental Witch Series. As her other book had more magic and with the title I assumed that this one would contain the same elements, but the witch in the title pretty much worked like a gimmick as in the tv show. I liked Melody and all the other supporting characters especially Shane but the reasons for Logan not pursuing a relationship with Melody and both realizing they should be together was too short and rushed for me, a little late. It was a cute and funny read though. had potential. Would probably read the next book too.

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2009-01-07T23:02:00.001-08:00

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Book Reading 2009

2009-01-06T23:37:00.000-08:00

Well it's 2009 and I managed to reach 100 books so this year my goal is 130 books starting with book 100. The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair

Currently reading Gave Surprise by Charlainne Harris

December reads

2009-01-06T02:17:00.001-08:00

will comment later

December
10. Chill Factor (Weather Warden #3) by Rachel Caine
11. Armed and Magical (Raine Benares 2) by Lisa Shearin
12. I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart, Oklahoma #1) by Michele Bardsley
13. Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire (Broken Heart, Oklahoma #2) by Michele Bardsley
14. Because Your Vampire Said So (Broken Heart, Oklahoma #3) by Michele Bardsley
15. Tall Dark and Hungry (Argeneau #4) by Lynsay Sands
16. A Bite to Remember (Argeneau #5) by Lynsay Sands
17. Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau #6) by Lynsay Sands
18. The Accidental Vampire (Argeneau #7) by Lynsay Sands
19. Vampires are Forever (Argeneau #8) by Lynsay Sands
20. Vampire Interrupted (Argeneau #9) by Lynsay Sands

November Read Part 2

2008-12-18T19:28:00.001-08:00

02. Swallowing Darkness (Meredith Gentry 7) by Laurell K. Hamilton Rating:B+

"Merry Gentry is not your average private investigator. Half human, half faerie, she's caught in a struggle that threatens not only her life, but the lives of those she desires and holds dear. Her very existence and her rightful place on the throne of Faerie have long depended on her ability to produce an heir - and now, after many failed attempts, the services of her royal guards have found her pregnant...
It is a triumphant moment, but revelation follows revelation: for Merry carries two babies, and she knows thay they have more than one father...And of course, there are those of her own flesh and blood who want Merry dead, but she is a fighter and wields a wild magic. And this is her world, where the magical and the mortal intertwine, where folklore, fantasy and erotically charged adventure collide..."

LKH pretty much writes her characters as a Mary Sue but I kind of liked it. This was way better than Blood Noir, at least the story went somewhere. There were a lot of plot that were closed so it could end here but there seems to be 3 more books coming so I gather there would be more. A new arc perhaps. A quick and easy read if you are a fan.

03. Birthright by Nora Roberts Rating:B+

" When five-thousand-year-old human bones are found at a construction site in the small town of Woodsboro, the news draws archaeologist Callie Dunbrook out of her sabbatical and into a whirlwind of adventure, danger, and romance. While overseeing the dig, she must try to make sense of a cloud of death and misfortune that hangs over the project - fuelling rumours that the site is cursed. She must cope with the presence of her irritating - but irresistible - ex-husband, Jake. Furthermore, when a stranger claims to know a secret about her privileged Boston childhood, she is forced to question her own past as well... A rich, thrilling, suspenseful tale from a 'storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent' (Publishers Weekly), Birthright follows an inspiring heroine, an intriguing hero, and a cast of fascinating characters whose intertwined lives remind us that there is much more going on under the surface than meets the eye."

I really liked how interesting the book was, the issues raised as well as the development of the relationship between the characters is just what made me really like Roberts in the first place. And the protagonists is an archaeologist, way cool.

04. Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress 1) by Jeaniene Frost Rating:B+

"Half-vampire Catherine Crawfield is going after the undead with a vengeance, hoping that one of these deadbeats is her father—the one responsible for ruining her mother's life. Then she's captured by Bones, a vampire bounty hunter, and is forced into an unholy partnership.
In exchange for finding her father, Cat agrees to train with the sexy night stalker until her battle reflexes are as sharp as his fangs. She's amazed she doesn't end up as his dinner—are there actually good vampires? Pretty soon Bones will have her convinced that being half-dead doesn't have to be all bad. But before she can enjoy her newfound status as kick-ass demon hunter, Cat and Bones are pursued by a group of killers. Now Cat will have to choose a side . . . and Bones is turning out to be as tempting as any man with a heartbeat."

The first of the Night Huntress Novels, I thought it was a very good read. Interesting characters and the promise of an exciting new series. Definitely reading the next books.

05. One Foot in the Grave(Night Huntress 2) by Jeaniene Frost Rating:A

"You can run from the grave, but you can't hide . . .
Half-vampire Cat Crawfield is now Special Agent Cat Crawfield, working for the government to rid the world of the rogue undead. She's still using everything Bones, her sexy and dangerous ex, taught her, but when Cat is targeted for assassination, the only man who can help her is the vampire she left behind.
Being around him awakens all her emotions, from the adrenaline kick of slaying vamps side by side to the reckless passion that consumed them. But a price on her head—wanted: dead or half-alive—means her survival depends on teaming up with Bones. And no matter how hard she tries to keep things professional between them, she'll find that desire lasts forever . . . and that Bones won't let her get away again."

I thought this second book was better than the first. Adding a whole new set of characters, we get to see more of the relationship between Bones and Cat and how Cat developes as the protagonist of the book, with evil father and bitter mother and all.

06. Dead Girls Are Easy (Nicki Stynx #1) by Terri Garey Rating:B-

"There's something about almost dying that makes a girl rethink her priorities. Take Nicki Styx—she was strictly goth and vintage, until a brush with the afterlife leaves her with the ability to see dead people.
Before you can say boo, Atlanta's ghosts are knocking at Nicki's door. Now her days consist of reluctantly cleaning up messes left by the dearly departed, leading ghouls to the Light . . . and one-on-one anatomy lessons with Dr. Joe Bascombe, the dreamy surgeon who saved her life. All this catering to the deceased is a real drag, especially for a girl who'd rather be playing hanky-panky with her hunky new boyfriend . . . who's beginning to think she's totally nuts.
But things get even more complicated when a friend foolishly sells her soul to the devil, and Nicki's new gift lands her in some deep voodoo.
As it turns out for Nicki Styx, death was just the beginning."

This was an ok read for me, the characters were interesting enough. And the jamaican vodoo practices were cool. I think it's just the whole twin thing that didn't go well with me. WOuld probably read the next book just to see what happens

07. Single White Vampire (Argeneau Vampires #3) by Lynsay Sands Rating:A

"SWM—"Lucern." Successful biographer of family, books recently categorized as "paranormal romances." Something of a recluse. Hates crowds, aggressive women. Doesn't like sunbathing, garlicky dinners or religious symbols. Likes old-fashioned values; spicy Mexican dishes; warm, nice-smelling necks; and plump red lips. Stronger than ten men and can vanish in the blink of an eye. Currently unaware he's seeking a woman to share eternity.
SWF—"Kate C. Leever." Newest editor of Romance at Roundhouse Publishing. Perky, fun. Has recently discovered a legacy author just dying to be broken out. In fact, her career could take off from it. (The tall, dark, handsome writer just needs to be taken to several romance conventions and introduced to his fans . . . and stopped from acting so strange in public.) Dislikes "difficult, rude, obnoxious, pig-headed writers." Currently unaware she's met the man of her wildest dreams."

I LOVE Lynsay Sands, her Rgeneau series just keeps me coming back for more. I thought this was a funny read and the whole convention thing was really interesting.

08. Ill Wind (Weather Wardern #1) by Rachel Caine Rating:B

"Joanne Baldwin is a Weather Warden. Usually, all it takes is a wave of her hand to tame the most violent weather. But now, she's trying to outrun another kind of storm: accusations of corruption and murder. So, she's resorting to the very human tactic of running for her life...
Her only hope is Lewis, the most powerful warden known. Unfortunately, he's stolen not one but three bottles of Djinn-making him the most wanted man on earth. Still, she's racing hard to find him-before the bad weather closes in fast..."

While I was waiting for the next Lynsay Sands from bookmooch, I started on the weather warden series since i got the first 4 books already. There's a whole new system of weather control with wardens of all 4 elements and Joanne is sucked into the politics and consequences of it. Honestly I didn't think it would be that serious a book but it was serious, gritty and fast-paced. Pretty nice beginning to a series.

09. Heat Stroke (Weather Wardern #2) by Rachel Caine Rating:B

"Mistaken for a murderer, Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin is hunted down and killed by her colleagues. Reborn as a Djinn, she senses something sinister entering earth's atmosphere-something that makes tomorrow's forecast look deadly."

Second in the weather warden series, this book continues in with it's tragic undertones. It made me keep wanting more but at the same time dreading what could happen next. Warning though, cliff hanger in the end. It made me pick up book 3 right away :)

November Reading List - Part 1

2008-11-30T22:36:00.001-08:00

Yay !! I've finished 100 books this year with a month to spare!! Let's see how far I go on December !!

Good reading this month too. I still have so much books to read though! Barely made a dent in my TBR pile and books are piling up again!! I haven't even finished with twilight yet.

03. Jasmine Moon Murder ( Tea Shop Mysteries 5) by Laura Childs Rating: B

"Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is catering a Charleston benefit, a "Ghost Crawl" through Jasmine Cemetery. But the organizer, Dr. Davis, won't get to enjoy the festivities: during the Crawl's theatrical number, he drops dead. It looks like foul play-but how could such an upstanding citizen have enemies?
With a nose for trouble, Theodosia starts stirring things up with her own investigation to find the do-badder. But before long, chasing down the culprit gets her in hot water up to her neck."

book 5 in Laura Childs Tea shop mysteries takes us back to the Indigo Tea shop with Theodosia and the gang. I always love their camaraderie and team dynamics. Honestly, I don't know if it was just me but Jory kind of came out very needy here. Relationship based on gratitude and all that. I don't really see any developement in their relationship and we're well in book 5 already. Where's the passion hehe in a genteel kind of way. Come on, Theodosia shows more affection to Earl Grey than Jory. The book was a good read though. That connection came out of nowhere. I look forward to the next book in the series.

02. Chamomile Mourning ( Tea Shop Mysteries 6) by Laura Childs Rating B

"At Charleston's Spoleto festival, tea shop owner Theodosia Browning is far from festive when the Poet's Tea is forced indoors by rain. But rain proves to be the least of her problems after a local auction house owner plummets from a balcony to his death-and it looks like someone helped him over the edge.
With a full kettle of suspects, Theodosia investigates and uncovers a criminal enterprise of art forgery, fraud--and murder--that leads her into the murky swamps of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Now, she's hot on the heels of a criminal who plans on showing her just how dangerous it is to stick her sensitive nose where it doesn't belong."

I have to admit that I'm starting to get an idea of how Childs chooses her killer, it's the least likely new character that ha sabsolutely no connection to the deceased or has no apparant motive. Like in this book, I kinda guessed who was the murderer just not the who. The confrontation was more exciting than normal though but a cozy is a cozy. We say goodbye to Jory here. I know he's all happy about his opportunity and all that but to suddenly turn insensitive when he supposedly is in tune with Theodosia in the other books that it's too comfortable.

01. Blood Orange Brewing ( Tea Shop Mysteries 7) by Laura Childs B-

"Social darling Delaine Dish is throwing a lavish Candlelight Concert to raise funds to restore a run-down Victorian home-and Theodosia Browning is more than happy to help out with tea and tasty treats from the Indigo Tea Shop.
Unfortunately, the unveiling of Theo's opulent spread proves to be far from grand after retired CEO and beloved politico Duke Wilkes falls to the floor with a jagged piece of metal protruding from his neck. When the Widow Wilkes begs Theo to apply her sleuthing skills, she can't refuse. But her investigation opens up a simmering pot of shady politics and personal payback, and Theo soon finds herself in a situation stickier than any jam she's ever served."

Wow the crime here was as far and you can get, poor birds. I like how Childs incorporated an issue here but at the same time I thought that the mystery wasn't as thought out as it should be. Theodosia spents 3/4 of the books going nowhere and then when the incident with Earl Grey came about, which I didn't get why there was a need for that to happen, barrels off foolishly. Delaine is still annoying as ever. We are also introduced to a new love interest for Theodosia but I see the same pattern developing as with Jory. I hope Childs would spend some time to develope tehir relationship too

01. Dragonwell Dead ( Tea Shop Mysteries 8) by Laura Childs rating B+

"It's springtime in Charleston and just about every species of South Carolina's flora is in full and glorious bloom at the Spring Plantation Ramble. Once a year, the upper crust open their sprawling gardens to the public, the site of flower shows, rare plant auctions, and a contagious spring fever. Although Theodosia Browning barely knows a Phalinopsis from a Bog Rose, she still enjoys the Ramble, especially since she can pour tea and promote her Indigo Tea Shop-and her latest concoction, Dragonwell Sweet Tea."

I admit that I did like this better than the previous one, this one came out smoother. The murder and the consequencial events that happened were very sad. I really felt for the poor widow. The motive came out more plausible despite all the other BIG suspect signs pointed to the other characters. Sadly there's not so much mention of Parker and Theodosia this time, except for the whole canoe thing. After reading this book, I eagerly await the next book in the series.

October Reading List

2008-11-04T00:14:00.001-08:00

14. Storm Front ( Dresden Files #1) by Jim Bitcher Rating: B+

The first of the Dresden Files series, I've watched teh tv series before I started reading the books actually but it's a good thing I watched it a year ago so I pretty much don't remember a lot of it. But because Dresden is written in a first person point of view, I keep hearing Paul Blackthorne's voice narrating in the back of my head. Too bad they cancelled the show, it has so much potential

Meet Harry Dresden, Wizard for Hire. He finds lost items, conducts paranormal investigations, does consulting work, gives advice and charges reasonable rates.

13. A Quick Bite (Argeneau Vampires #1 ) by Lynsay Sands Rating: B+

Technically the first book in the Argenau Vampires series if you go by Sands reading order, I thought this was a unique way of explaining the whole vampire need for blood thing. I did enjoy the book and look forward to the other books in the series. The intereaction of the Argenau family was quite fun. And the whole fainting thing was very funny. I love Thomas and the spiderman pajamas!!

"Lissianna has been spending her centuries pining for Mr. Right, not just a quick snack, and this sexy guy she finds in her bed looks like he might be a candidate. But there's another, more pressing issue: her tendency to faint at the sight of blood ... an especially annoying quirk for a vampire. Of course it doesn't hurt that this man has a delicious-looking neck. What kind of cold-blooded vampire woman could resist a bite of that?
Dr. Gregory Hewitt recovers from the shock of waking up in a stranger's bedroom pretty quickly -- once he sees a gorgeous woman about to treat him to a wild night of passion. But is it possible for the good doctor to find true love with a vampire vixen, or will he be just a good meal? That's a question Dr. Greg might be willing to sink his teeth into ... if he can just get Lissianna to bite."

12.High Stakes (Vegas Vampires #1 ) by Erin McCarthy Rating: B

this was a fun quick read.

"He's a bloodsucking freak of nature. But, unlike other politicians, Ethan Carrick is actually a nice guy. Not to mention a very hot, wealthy, casino-owning vampire. It's an election year for vampires, which means he'll first have to escape his opponent's hit men. Then he'll have to find a suitable First Lady, preferably here in Vegas.
Brittany Baldizzi fits the bill. She's smart, pretty- and sweeter than a glass of diabetic O-Negative. But her protective sister Alexis steps in with a message for Ethan: Bite me. It's then that he realizes it's the sexy, no-nonsense Alexis who raises his stake. And as much as she denies it, Alexis wouldn't mind a romp in the coffin with him. But can a mere mortal, even one who risks her life for him, make a centuries-old, womanizing vampire feel something entirely new?"

11. Bit the Jackpot (Vegas Vampires #2) by Erin McCarthy Rating: B+

enjoyed this one more than the first.

"Vampire Seamus Fox is supposed to be the campaign manager for a Vampire Nation presidential candidate. Instead, he finds himself running around Vegas keeping tabs on the candidate's wife and female entourage.
Seamus has had his fill of women: a disastrous and deadly love affair has haunted him for over two centuries. Talk about baggage. But suddenly he finds himself obsessed with a mysterious stripper who dances behind a screen. The sultry yet shy Cara Kim whets his appetite for more, but leave it to Seamus to fall fangs over feet for that rarest of Vegas attractions-a good girl."

10. Unshapely Things ( Connor Grey 01) by Mark Del Franco Rating: B+

Was a surprisingly good read, Wakey lent me her copy and after finishing it, wanted to read the next book in the series.

"In the alleys of the decrepit Boston neighborhood known as the Weird, fairy prostitutes are turning up dead. The crime scenes show signs of residual magic, but the Guild, which polices the fey, has more "important" crimes to investigate and dumps the case on human law enforcement.
Boston police call in Connor Grey, a druid and former hotshot Guild investigator-whose magical abilities were crippled after a run-in with a radical environmentalist elf. As Connor battles red tape and his own shortcomings, he realizes that the murders are not random, but part of an ancient magical ritual. And if Connor can't figure out the killer's M.O., the culmination of the spell might just bring about a worldwide cataclysm."

09. Love Bites (Argeneau Vampires #2 ) by Lynsay Sands Rating: B+

I enjoyed this as much as the first plot but I thought this had more going on plotwise, it did introduce some new sides of the family that wasnt really elaborated in the first

"Etienne Argeneau's three hundred years of bachelorhood were at an end. Either that, or he'd be forever alone. He could only "turn" one human in his lifetime, and most of his kind reserved that power for creating a life mate. If he turned the wrong woman . . . But what choice did he have? He had to save Rachel Garrett. He didn't know her very well, but the beautiful coroner had saved his life. To save hers he would make her immortal."

08. Bled Dry (Vegas Vampires #3) by Erin McCarthy Rating: B-

Out of the three, I didn't enjoy this as much, and was actually tempted to skip parts because I didn't feel anything for the heroine. I had to push myself to read the book, the end was not so bad but the first half was a bit trying for me

"Hooking up with a vampire has its risks-but getting pregnant usually isn't one of them. Tell that to Brittany Baldizzi, who finds herself in the family way with no father in sight. After their one night of passion, vampire Corbin Jean Michel disappeared off the face of the earth-or at least off the Vegas strip.
Corbin is a vampire with a cause, secretly trying to find a cure for his condition. But when he finds out Brittany is pregnant with his child, Corbin can't keep his paternal instincts from trumping his bloodsucking ones. Even when showing his hand could cost him the woman he can't help but love."

07. Harvest of Bones (Chintz and China Mysteries 4) by Yasmine Galenorn Rating: A

Love love Yasmine Galenorn, I love all the characters and went through this one pretty quickly

"It's harvest time in Chiqetaw, Washington; Emerald O'Brien's favorite season. But this year, nature yields a most supernatural bounty. When Em and her sweetie, Joe, stumble over a bramble-covered foundation that has remained hidden for fifty years in the lot next door, strange events begin to occur. The cat vanishes. Will o' the Wisps threaten to harm Emerald and her loved ones. And the ghost of a woman named Brigit and her beloved calico make themselves at home in the backyard. Now it's up to Em and her friends to delve into the past, reveal the secrets of the dead and lay them to rest as they ring in the autumn with a harvest of bones. "

06. Hex of a Wedding (Chintz and China Mysteries 5) by Yasmine Galenorn Rating: A

the last in the Chintz China series which is sad, but I loved the whole series!!

Emerald O'Brien is about to tie the knot with her fiance Joe, but one uninvited guest to their engagement party reminds her that some ties still need to be severed. Her ex-hubby Roy can't hold his liquor--or his temper--and after brawling with Joe, he threatens to ruin their wedding. When Joe is wounded from a gunshot the next day, Roy becomes the prime suspect. Emerald knows her ex has a mean streak a mile wide but doesn't believe he'd be capable of attempted murder. And when a sinister presence starts stalking her maid of honor, Em begins to worry that her marriage has been cursed before she's even walked down the aisle...

05. Shades of Earl Grey ( Tea Shop Mysteries 3) by Laura Childs Rating: B

honestly, i did enjoy the book after reading the first two a few months ago, going back to the Charleston and encountering all the characters again was so much fun. I did think that the story ended rather abruptly, kind of like build up..build up...end

"An antique wedding ring mysteriously disappears from the hand of a dying bridegroom. Then a priceless sapphire necklace is plucked from its display at the Heritage Society. Could there be a very dangerous breed of cat burglar prowling the cobblestone pathways of Charleston's historic district? With the Heritage Society under fire and their extravaganza Treasures Show fast approaching, Theodosia is called upon to match wits with a very slippery opponent."

04. English Tea Breakfast ( Tea Shop Mysteries 4) by Laura Childs Rating: B+

this was better than the previous one, imho all in all. The mystery kind of left you guessing but I like how so many things are still going on, with the fashion show and tv appearance, Delaine is becoming more dramatical as time goes on though, Every story needs it antagonist though :)

Dawn is about to break at South Carolina's Halliehurst Beach, and the members of Charleston's Sea Turtle Protection League are taking part in the annual "turtle crawl." As they help hundreds of tiny green loggerheads tumble safely into the surf, the dedicated volunteers congratulate themselves with a well-earned shore breakfast. But as the tea steeps and the gumbo simmers, a strange mass is spotted floating off-shore. Donning mask and swim fins, Theodosia paddles out to investigate, only to discover a dead body bobbing in the waves. The hapless victim turns out to be Harper Fisk, a prominent Charleston art dealer and passionate collector of Civil War antiquities. Rumors of sunken treasure and gold bullion have abounded, yet nothing has ever been found near Halliehurst Beach. But now Theodosia begins to wonder--did Harper Fisk finally stumble upon something? And was he killed because of it?

Very cool! 4 more books and I've accomplished my goal for this year!! I quite enjoyed all the books I've read this month.

Currently reading: Jasmine Moon Murder (Tea Shop Mysteries 4) by Laura Childs and Swallowing Darkness by Laurell K. Hamilton

September Reading

2008-10-02T01:48:00.001-07:00

23. Sunshine by Robin Mckinley A
22. Candy Apple Dead (Candy Shop Myster 1) by Sammi Carter B-
21. Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville 1) by Carrie Vaughn B
20. Ghost of a Chance by Kate Marsh B
19. Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin B
18. Cooking Up Murder by Miranda Bliss C
17. Sympathy for the Devil (Madeline Bean Mysteries 1) by Jerrilyn Farmer B+
16. Legend of the Jade Dragon (Chintz and China Mysteries 2) by Yasmine Galenorn B+
15. Murder Under a Mystic Moon (Chintz and China Mysteries 3) by Yasmine Galenorn B+

Can't believe the month has gone by so quickly, didn't even get to review one book :( Highlights for this month is Sunshine by Robin Mckinley (too bad she isn't making a sequel-crosses fingers) and the Chintz and China Series. My bookmoocher friend Carol is sendin gme the 4th and I'll send her the 5th to finish the series currently published can't wait

Reading : Storm Front (book) by Jim Buther and A Quick Bite by Linsay Sands (ebook)

August Reading List

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45. Just Murdered (Dead End Job Myteries 4) by Elaine Viets rating:B
44. Murder Unleased (Dead End Job Myteries 5) by Elaine Viets rating:C+
43. Undead and Unwed (Queen Betsy 1) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:A
42. Undead and Unemployed　(Queen Betsy 2) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:B+
41. Undead and Unappreciated　(Queen Betsy 3) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:B+
40. Undead and Unreturnable　(Queen Betsy 4) by Mary Janice Davidson
rating:B39. Undead novellas (Queen Betsy) by Mary Janice Davidson
38 Undead and Unpopular (Queen Betsy 5) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:B-
37. Undead and Uneasy (Queen Betsy 6) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:A
36. Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy 7) by Mary Janice Davidson rating:B
35. Dead End Dating (Dead End Dating 1) by Kimberly Raye rating:B
34. Dead and Datelss (Dead End Dating 2) by Kimberly Raye rating:C+
33. Sleeping With the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid 1) by Mary Janice Davidson
rating:B
32. Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia and Abby 1) by Shirley Daamsgard rating:B+
31. The Ghost and the Dead Deb (Haunted Bookshop Mystery 2) by Alice Kimberly rating:A
30. The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library (Haunted Bookshop Mystery 3) by Alice Kimberly rating:A
29 The Ghost and the Femme Fatale (Haunted Bookshop Mystery 4) by Alice Kimberly rating:A
28: High Heels Are Murder (Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper 2) by Elaine Viets rating:B+
27. Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-hunting Soccer Mom (Demon-hunting Soccer Mom 1) by Julie Kenner rating:B+
26. Bitten and Smitten (Immortality Bites Series 1) by Michelle Rowen rating:B
25. Ghost of a Chance (Chintz'n China Series 1) by Yasmine Galenorn rating:B+
24. The Bride Finder by Susan Carroll rating:B

Currently Reading: Dead and Loving It by Mary Janice Davidson

AUgust Reads : 43-36 Queen Betsy Series

2008-08-19T01:55:00.001-07:00

I've been meaning to read teh Queen Betsy series ever since I feel in love with MaryJanice Davidson's way of writing in her Wyndam Werewolves Series. I prefer reading books that have a bunch out in the series so I don't have to wait so lon gin anticipation of the next one as well as not forget what happened in the previous books. The new Queen Betsy just came out last month actually and I was able to mooch some of the books in the series so I decided to start on that

43. Undead and Unwed (Queen Betsy 1) by Mary Janice Davidson

Turning 30 was one of the worst day of Betsy's life and it's not done yet. After losing her job, she gets killed in a car accident, only to wake up in the morgue and find out that she couldn't die. Turns out she's suppose to be this prophesied vampire queen, and there's a bunch of people trying to convince her to help them overthrow the evil and sadistic ruler of the vampires.

I liked this book and the promise of the series better than WW. Betsy is funny although a bit of an airhead but she didn't really want the job in the first place so at least she knows what she wants haha The beginning scenes where she was trying to make sure she stayed dead was so funny. And of course when she couldn't do that and went home to reassess everthing, gets to charge over to the evil stepmother Ant's house to demand for her shoes and scream at her for dressing her with her secondhand shoes hahaha I think all the supporting characters, Eric, Tina, Marc and Jessica are such a great bunch of characters. I love the interaction.And when Eric tempted her to help their cost with shoes. Priceless. Rating: A

42. Undead and Unemployed　(Queen Betsy 2) by Mary Janice Davidson

Betsy's back and just being undead doesn't really mean she doesn't have bills to pay. Never mind that she's queen of the vampires, she can't just depend on her too rich friend and her king (who tricked her into being queen and into gaining the kingship in Betsy's opinion) who accumalted riches on his long undead life. She lands her dream job, working at Macy's shoe department. But all is not well in Betsy land, there's a vampire killer on the loose and the reluctant queen has no choice but to track this killer down.

The second book welcomes us back to the continuing adventures of Betsy and pals. I found this book really funny and a good sequel to the first book. The confrontation with killers or the vigilantes was really funny. I did kind of have my suspicion of who the headmaster was that part wasn't really much of a surprise. The part of seeing ghosts and the little girl with the mother was a good party of the story in my opinion. Sweet and Funny Rating: B+

41. Undead and Unappreciated　(Queen Betsy 3) by Mary Janice Davidson

Book three of the Queen Betsy Series opens with the devil inhabiting a body of a human, having a baby and leaving due to all the hassles of babies. Turns out that the body the devil inhabited was the Ant, the evil stepmother and Betsy's apathetic dad drops the bomb that Betsy has a half sister somewhere. Even more is that this sister was prophesied in the Book of the Dead as the daugther of the Devil who will control the world. O-K So Betsy goes in search of her half-sister and guess who she was, a goody goody raised by a priest, teaches sunday Laurie. But don't get her mad though or you're dust. Add to that, the Ant's pregnant! Horrors! And let's no forget the fiend in the basement who knits!

Book three starts adding new characters with the appearance of the half-sister. Betsy is still in denial about loving Sinclair so is insanely jealous when Sinclair starts paying attention to Laura. She gets pissed off about all the secrets that concern her "Queenship" and so locks herself in her room to read the Book of the Dead. Problem is the more she read, the evil she got and thus ended up going on a rampage attacking friends and family. I did still the book but I didn't believe that it was as strong or as funny as the previous two books. Some parts, Betsy started annoying me, the fight scene with Laura's light saber hellfire sword was cool though and Betsy crying "you knew! how could you not tell me!" And in the end, she and SInclair finally admitted how they felt to each other so it was all good. Rating: B+

40. Undead and Unreturnable　(Queen Betsy 4) by Mary Janice Davidson
There's a serial killer loose in the city who is attacking females fitting Betsy's profile. The good detective Nick, warns Betsy of course and in turn asks Jessica out on a date. Can we say a love life for Jessica. As for Betsy and Sinclair, Betsy unintentionally blurts out a secret whe's been figuring out how to tell Sinclair and causes Sinclair to withdraw from her. The ghost of the one of the serial killer's victim is haunting her now to hurry up and catch the killer.

This next book in the Queen Betsy series was ok for me, I like Baby Jon, Betsy's new halfbrother who only Betsy can calm. The whole serial killer angle ended pretty abruptly for me with Laura going all crazy, giving an glimpse of devil-daugther. Marjorie the vampire librarian and Jon of the Vampire Killer squad was pretty good supporting characters in the book. Rating: B

39. Undead novellas (Queen Betsy) by Mary Janice Davidson

Before I continue with the other books, I grouped the novellas into one listing so here they are:
First off is the story of Andrea and Garrett, Andrea was a vampire who while sleeping was unearth by who else but Daniel. the guy she had been pining over in college before she died. Learnign about the defeat of Nostro the big bad ex-ruler, she was prepared for whatever happens when she pays her respects to the new queen. Daniel who isn't about to let this girl he's got a shine on be killed queen or not, decided to join her and be her distraction. I think this is after book two since this happened when Betsy still hated Sinclair.

Second is the story of Antonia and George the fiend. Antonia, is the oracle of the Wyndam Werewolves who could not turn into a wolf. Becuase of her situation even the clan are wary of her and she feels like an outcast even in her own family and in her causes her to be bitter and angry all the time. She gets one of her visions which tell her to go to Betsy's place to help the queen. Who would have guessed that she would find the love of her life in George. This novella is set after Queen Betsy 3.

Third in the novellas is BITING IN PLAIN SIGHT the story of Dr. Sophie Tourneau, who is happy with her life as the veterinarian of the a small town, until one day she hears about a vampire serial killer on the loose breaking girl's hearts causing the girls to kill themselves. She sets off to inform the queen about this situation and Liam, local farmboy who has been crushing on the good Doctor for the better part of his adulthood, tags along. Special mention to LIam lamenting about all his animals being of perfect health because he had no excuse to visit the vet was so cute. This should be around 4.5

Out of all three I liked Biting in Plain Sight the best. I do recommend reading the novellas because it could become confusing when these characters show up in the book without knowing how they got into the story, especially the George/Antonia story.

38. Undead and Unpopular (Queen Betsy 5) by Mary Janice Davidson
It's Betsy's 31 birthday and her 1 year anniversary as a vampire. So amidst planning her non-party and her wedding, she decided to give up blood. But not only does she have to deal with Eric not showing a least bit of interest in the wedding plans, but the European entourage of vampires have come to pay homage. These are old powerful vampires who does not believe that Betsy can be the Queen. Sophie and Liam returns to ask permission for Sophie to turn Liam into a vampire. And then Sophie discovers that one of the entourage was the vampire that kileld her and was gunning for his head. And to top it all off, Jessica tells Betsy that she has myeloma, or blood cancer. It's one thing after another. What's a vampire Queen to do.

The book is still very funny but my interest in the series is so so at the moment. The book had primise and it was shaping to be one but the ending kind of just fell a little flat for me. WIth the ending, I gather we won't be seeing much of Dr Sophie and Liam anytime soon. Also I kind of liked the character or Alonzo too so we'll never really know what kind of person he really is now. The whole not drinking thing was kind of stupid though. You would think that betsy has been a vampire for a bit now so she should stop being so ditzy. I didn't really get the zombie part though. What's the point? Rating B-

37. Undead and Uneasy (Queen Betsy 6) by Mary Janice Davidson
At long last, the wedding is almsot here but before that happens it seems the bride and groom are constantly fighting about the details and then the groom suddenly disappears. Not only that but Betsy's dad and the Ant suddenly dies leaving Betsy a new mommy to half brother baby jon. With worrying about Jessica in the hospital undergoing treatment for her cancer, and all the other residents of Casa Betsy MIA, what's a bride to do.

First off, I don't get how Sinclair can be so disdainful of the wedding. In one of the previous books he reiterates that they were getting married because it means something to Betsy, so why can't he at least tolerate it. He doesn't have to join in every planning but at least show some attention not just snarking about everydetail. The frist half of the book was a bit dragging for me but I liked this book. Never could really guess about the ring and Marjorie though. And super power Betsy, at least she's starting to see this Queen gig as something serious. And the Ant is gone " Ding dong the witch is dead!" I love how baby Jon had more appearance in the book too And the Wyndam Werewolves makes an appearance. Brawl for all can we say. Rating: A

36. Undead and Unworthy (Queen Betsy 7) by Mary Janice Davidson
Newlywed Betsy is drifting in wedded bliss when all hell breaks loose. Guess who's haunting her! Seems the Ant has unfinished business and is now staying until its settled. And not only that but ex-fiend Garett formerly known as George started feeding the other fiends and kind of woke them up. Now they are all blaming Betsy and gunning for her.

MJD mentions in the book that this is part of a new 3 parter and she is taking the books to a whole new level. After reading the book, I haev to agree. This book is more serious in that there's a tragedy and it's darker unlike her previous fluffy books. The book didn't make me go wow but I still would read the next book though just to see where she will go with the plot. Detective Nick really really annoyed me though. He's become this whiney bigot. He hates vampires but is not above using them. Ugh And I liked him in the previous books too. I'm seeing a Richard pattern here. I wish baby Jon was part of the plot though, Didn't really see him in the novel. Rating : B

August Reads: 44. Murder Unleashed ( A Dead-End Job Mystery) by Elaine Viets

2008-08-04T01:34:00.001-07:00

Book 5 in the Dead-End Job Mysteries

Helen's new Dead end job is at a pet store that caters to the rich and the extravagant. Pet groomers that needs an appointment, dog cuisine that's more expensive than the food in a normal person's fridge are just one of the examples of services that the Pampered Pet Boutique offers. While delivering one of these pooches to her owner, Helen discovers the naked dead body near the pool, stabbed by 10-inch grooming scissors. Panicking, Helen runs and erases evidence at the scene. On the same day, one of the most famouse clients, a labrapoodle is kidnapped by one of the dueling owners of the dog. Also a hurricane is reported to be heading straight to South Florida and people are rushing to stock up and fortify their houses. With the hurricane coming as well as being suspected of both crimes, Helen must try to find the killer and the dog under the onslaught of this disastrous wedding.

Well, a lot of things did happen in the story and the ending was kind of good,where that it was ended well in my opinion but from the time Helen discovers the murdered Tammie to finding the killer, Helen just seemed to become more and more paranoid of being discovered by her ex and kept making stupid mistakes. And she goes all the way to ask for advice but never listens to me. This book kind of left me disappointed if I want to be honest. The premise was good and the story wasn't bad but I just didn't like Helen in the book. I know it was really painful to be betrayed by her ex and by telling Phil her story made her a little more free from her husband's hold. Kudos to her on that. I've been thinking about it but when she was in court with her husband, didn't she have all the money? why did she end up with the stupid lawyer and her husband gets a shark . It just never made sense to me. Couldn't she have filed in another court,s ue her husband or something. Sooner or later she has to face her husband, she can't really continue living like that . I'm getting frustrated. I would still like to read the other 3 books but I think I'll just wait until teh mooch is available. C+

Currently reading: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson

August Reads: 45. Just Murdered ( A Dead-End Job Mystery) by Elaine Viets

2008-08-04T01:13:00.001-07:00

I figured while I'm still on a roll and fresh from reading the book, might as well write about it.

Book 4 of the Dead end job mysteries.

The latest dead end job Helen has is working in a bridal shop. You would imagine it would be full of smiles and joy but not in Fort Lauderdale. The bridal shop is set to tailor the wedding of the daughter one of the biggest names in the city. The mother is cold manipulative woman who could care less about her daughter, a mousy girl who has secrets of her own. So when Kiki, the mother is found dead on the wedding day, suffocated by the bride's wedding gown. Helen has the hard job of narrowing down the suspects of people who all have motive of killing Kiki. From her ex-husband who she was milking money from with all the wedding expenses, to the boy-toy chauffeur who she was supposed to leave a million on her will, to the daughter, the actor son-in-all, all the way to the theater people she endorses. When Helen's fingerprints are found in the wedding dress, she has to hurry and clear her name before the police figure out her secret as well as deal with Phil's country singer soon-to-be-ex wife who is staying at Phil's place.

I did enjoy this book and I loved the part when Helen was feeling overwhelmed by all the selfishness that goes on in the people that go to the braidal shop and one customer came in and completely turned everything around. I think the mystery was quite solid with a whole garden of evil kind of theme. It was sad and tragic and ironic all at the same time. Phil... man stupid move... never ever surprise a girlfriend like that. Brings back the whole Ross-Rachel episode for me. The only thing for me here is that the story of Helen's past is becomming so repetitive to me. Also, the romance between Phil and Helen seemed to just sprung out of nowhere, where now both parties are declaring love to each other, leaving me feeling like I missed a book or something. I'm sensing I'm close to brink with the series and might need to take a hiatus. B

Reading next: Murder Unleashed

July Reads Part 2

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Here's the continuation of my July reads

48. Gunpowder Green (Tea Shop Mysteries) by Laura Childs

Book 2 of the Tea Shop Mysteries

Book 1 Death by Darjeering introduces us to our heroine Theodosia Browning and her staff in the Indigo Tea Cafe in the city of Charleston. Book 2 takes us the the annual boat race of the Yatch Club, a big awaited event in the whole town. Serving as caterers to the event. The idyllic day turns into tragedy when the antique gun used to announce the winner explodes killing one of the prominent men in the city.

Despite people saying it was an accident, Theodosia have a feeling that there was mroe than meets the eye, that the gun might have been rigged to explode!! So with her sidekicks and fellow tea shop employees, Theodosia sets out to solve this mystery.

First off, I adore the covers of her books. There were more recipes here than the previous book. Hmm I really should give these a try. I felt that this second book from childs was more solid than the first one in my opinion, although I kind of knew . But she mentions the killer in the first book so if you haven't read the first book don't read this before. Mystery was kind of predictable to me didn't really have an I knew it! moment but the tea descriptions were very nice and I liked how she is starting to write more of the characters. B

47. Killer Heels (Molly Forrester Mysteries) by Sheryl J Andersen

Book 1 of the Molly Forrester Mysteries

Molly Forrester was just showing one of her best friends this ugly picture in her office when she discovers the dead body of her colleague, Teddy. Wanting to write more hard hitting news than her advice column in her magazine, she sets out to solve the mystery of Teddy's death and sell it to a serious magazine.

As Molly delves more and more into the life of Teddy along with galpals Cassady and Tricia, she discovers that there was way more to Teddy than what she hears in the office. And she keeps wanting the cute homicide cop suspecting her of the murder.

I didn't really plan on reading this book this soon, but someone wanted it so I had to read it before I sent it :) I found myself liking the book and wanting to read the next in the series. The detective doesn't really have any redeeming qualities that stand out so much so we'll see. I love Molly and her friends though. Most people would really feel the "Sex and the City" plus murder in the narrative and the interaction of the characters actually. I've mooched the 2nd book now so let's see how that goes. B

46. Curiosity Killed the Cat-Sitter (Dixie Hemingway Mystery) by Blaze Clement

Book 1 of the Dixie Hemingway, Petsitter Mysteries.

Dixie used to work as a deputy before her husband and little girl were hit in a car accident and she was let go from the department when she went a little crazy. Now she works as a pet-sitter taking care of pets whose owners are away or not able to take their pet for a run.

One morning while she was visiting the house of a woman and her cat, she finds a body with his head taped to Ghost, the cat's water bowl. Turns out that this man is from one of the prominent families in the state and when she find the woman's body after a few days, Dixie is becoming under suspicion herself. Maybe it's the cop in her or her need to find out the truth about her client, but Dixie starts her own investigation to find the murderer.

It didn't really say how she was fired though but you can feel the overwhelming grief and pain from the character even a few years after the event. I imagine this kind of pain would be something that you can't really get over. There's an underlying sadness in the whole book actually that it read very melancholic to me, with her tragedy and the other people around her. I like the supporting characters though, the brother and his partner. The animals and their owners. I kind of knew who was the murderer in the first few chapters so it did not really come out as a surprise when it was revealed( more liek what took you so long). I hope the mystery is better in the next book. I did like the book though and would still read the next one. B

Currently Reading : Just Murdered : A Dead-end Job mystery by Elain Viets

July Reads Part 1

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I'm going nowhere with my one book comment so I think I'll combine it per month. I would blog per book when i have the time again :) July is still mostly cozy myteries for me so I think I will be in that genre for awhile, or unless I run out of books in that genre :)

53. The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister

Fifth in MacAlister's Dark Ones Series.

Physicist, Portia Harding does not believe in anything that can not be explained through science and logic but then she accidentally summons a virtue and acquires the power of the weather. But first, she must take a test of to become a virtue to keep her new powers. She meets Theo North, a nephilim (half angel half human) who need her to get into "Heaven" . Everything is in topsy turvy with all the test taking and trying to escae a murder charge.

I admit that this is the second time I attempted to read this book, the first 2-3 chapters of the book I keep wanting to put it down because Portia just iritated me. She sounded like one of those people who were so illogical with disbelief even if it's right in front of their eyes. Only after she started believing did it get interesting. In the end I did enjoy the book and some scenes were pretty funny too. But because of the beginning woudl just give this a C+

52. A Wedding to Die For: A Yellow Rose Mystery by Leann Sweeney

2nd in the Yellow Rose Mystery.

Becuase of the events that happened in book one, Abby is now practicing as a PI specializing on reuniting birth parents and their children. Her latest client is just getting married and asks Abby to look for her birth mother which she does not want her foster parents to find out.

During the wedding reception, someone kills the father-of-the-bride. And as Abby continues to search for Abby's birth mother( going all the way to Jamaica), she uncovers secrets and scandals she wasn't sure her client would want to know. With the sheriff, her boyfriend's jealous ex suspecting and even stonewalling her, she has to get to the bottom of this mystery before more people get killed, including her.

I thought it was a great second book and can't wait to read more adventure of Abby. I admit I really didn't know who the murderer was until the end so that was fun. B+

51. Shop TIl You Drop (Dead-End Job Mysteries) by Elaine Viets

Book 1 in the Dead End Job Mysteries

Helen Hawthorne is on the run from her two-timing ex-husband and ends up living in Fort Lauderdale South Florida. Who wants to pay half their income to their moocher of an ex-husband who she caught cheating on her with their next door neighbor. She smashes her ex-husband's prize car windows, with him naked still inside. This would come to haunt her when due to a bad lawyer, chauvanist judge and the lies of her ex's girlfriends, she ended up having to pay alimony.

Becuase of this circumstance, Helen has no choice but to work in these so-called Dead-end jobs in order to support herself and fly under the radar. This time she is working in a high-end clothing shop where she discovers her manages to be selling drugs as well as hiding many secrets of her own. When she ends, up dead. Helen must find out who murdered her to get the cop gunning for her off her back.

I heard great reviews from Elaine Viets in the Cozy ml so I was lucky enough to mooch some of her books. I actually read the 3rd book before I read this one but I still enjoyed reading this book. The mystery was at a nice pace with the introduction of the supporting characters rounding out a promise of a good series. B+

50. Dying To Call You (Dead-End Job Mysteries) by Elaine Viets

Book 3 of the Dead End Job Mysteries

Helen Hawthorne has found the dead end job of dead end jobs, telemarketing. Ok, maybe it's just me but being solicited ont he phone much less being the one who is soliciting is one of the worst jobs I can imagine, especially if you need to make a quota, which you always do.

Anyway, while making one of her calls, Helen is sure that she heard a murder taking place so notifies the police who in turn comes up with nothing. Helen sets out to prove that she really did hear a murder and gets involved in the the world of the rich and the bizarre.

This is the first book I've read of her Dead-End Job Mysteries, becuase I mistook this one as her first actually so I was a little spoiled in the identity of Phil the pothead neighbor but at the same time it didn't really tell so much of the detail of the previous books except in passing which in turn helped me enjoy the first book too. The sister was a little over the top for me but the side stories like apartment 2C made the story even more interesting. I enjoyed this one too! Will try to get ahold of the rest of her series. B+

49. Dying In Style:: Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper by Elaine Viets

Book 1 of the Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper Mysteries

Josie Marcus' job is a mystery shopper. It's not actually glamorous as most people believe but it gives her the flexibility time to spend with her daughter. But it does amount to endless complaints of her mother of not getting a proper job.

One of her jobs is the exclusive store of local hero Danessa Celedine. Her designs were even worn by celebrities and she is now in talks of selling her shops for a lot of money. Thsi is where Josie and her company comes in. Assigned to check out the Danessa shops, Josie finds out to her horror that each shop was worse from the previous and gives a negative review. Incensed about the loss of a 50 million dollar contract. Danessa confronts Josie and threatens to sue with Josie standing her ground and fighting back.

Danessa is later found dead strangled with the snakeskin belt with Josie's fingerprints all over it. Danessa's live-in Russian lover was also killed on the same day leaving no other suspect but Josie. Josie has to clear her name before they can accuse her of the crime and lose her daughter in turn.

This is my first book from author Elaine Viets, an I found myself liking her writing. She does have a thing for writing her mothers being very old fashioned and judgemental of their daughter. I found myself liking and disliking her mother here, but I love the daughter. Her writing here is more gritty and based on reality though, a little touch of sadness too, imho. I think I like her Dead-end job msyteries more but would continue reading this series to see how she developes her characters. B

June Reads

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Here are some of the books I've read the past month in addition to the previous list. I would eventually (fingers crossed) get reviews on them out

54. The Sisters Grimm IV : Once Upon A Crime by Michael Buckley rating:B
55. Blue Blood: A Debutante Dropout Mystery (Debutante Dropout Mysteries 1 ) by Susan McBride rating: C+
56. Killer Hair: A Crime of Fashion (Crime of Fashion Mysteries) rating: A
57. Death By Darjeering ( Tea Shop Mysteries #1) by Laura Childs rating: B+
58. A Charmed Death (Bewitching Series #2) by Madelyn Alt rating: B+
59.Hex Marks The Spot (Bewitching Series #3) by Madelyn Alt rating: B+
60. Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson 3) by Patricia Briggs rating: B
61. Blood Noir (Anita Blake 16) by Laurell K Hamilton rating: C-
62. Beyond A Highland Mist (Highland Series 1) by Karen Marie Moning rating: C+
63: Second Sight by Amanda Quick rating: B+
64: Mistletoe Murder (Lucy Stone Mysteries #1) by Leslie Meier rating: B
65: Dance Upon the Air (Sisters Island Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts rating: B+
66: Heaven and Earth (Sisters Island Trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts rating: B-

94. Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa.

2008-06-23T01:23:00.001-07:00

Book 3 of the Children of the Red King Series is Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa (UK)Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy(US). I had to confirm that both books were the same before I could mooch them. Who knew that the title would be very different.

As I mentioned earlier, the parallels to Harry Potter is still bothering me, Charlie now has a wand and there's a snake in this one too that is loose int he academy, CoS anyone.

Anyway, this book is about Charlie and Emma finding an invisible boy, except his toe. They find out that the Bloors are hiding him, and the reasson didn't really make that much sense to me. There's a snake loose in the school that turns people invisible once it has coiled around you. With the boy's brother's help, the keeps hatches a plot to rescue him. But there's a new girl in town named Belle, a too beautiful mysterious girl that seems to get along really well with the Yewbeam sisters,warning bells everyone. And Uncle Paton disappears and comes back changed and full of hopelessness.

I liked book three better than book 2 by judge a little bit but could still need a bit more work. The thing I noticed with the series is that the characters aren't as well developed as I would hope it would be and the fluidity of the story is just not very smooth. Characters pop in and pop out and the confrontations end up too easy, in my opinion. I am starting to feel a little symphaty for Billy but he is still a contradiction to me. Also, they defeat their adversaries far too easily in my opinion which makes the ending kind of anticlimactic for me. I already have books 4-6 courtesy of my very very nice bookmooch buddy chris so I'll give them a go.

Rating C

95. Charlie Bone and the Time Twister

2008-06-23T00:12:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to find the rest of the series on bookmooch and so I was able to continue reading Jenny Nimmo's Children of the Red King Series.

Second to the series is Charlie Bone and the Time Twister. Henry Yewbeam, Charlie's great great grandfather, mysteriously disappeared one night and we find out that he was tricked into using a time twister and was transported into the future to Charlie Bone's time. Amidst problems with his friends and avoiding a plot of his aunts to trick him to enter the painting of an evil sorceror named Skarpo, Charlie is having a hard time trying to hide Henry from Ezekiel Bloom ( the cousin who tricked Henry) and his spies, including BIlly Raven.

Honestly, book 2 was a bit of a letdown for me. At first I liked Henry but I really couldn't sympathize with his character when he was transported to Charlie's time. He just started to annoy me, and his actions that led to his capture was just plain foolish thinking. I can imagine being lost in time should be a bit daunting but he never listens. We also find out that Cook has a big role to play in the story too. And Uncle Paton is solid as a rock amidst bursting bulbs :) . I would probably read the next book hoping it's better than this o ne.

Rating C

96. Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

2008-06-20T03:33:00.001-07:00

I found this book at the public library and the cover made me pick it up (the US cover looks more mysterious actually). I was to later find out that it was the first book of the "Children of the Red King Series" The book starts of with the hero named Charlie Bone who lives with his mom, and 2 grandmothers, the nice one and the not so nice one, Grandma Bone. and his Uncle Paton, sister to Grandma Bone, who has 2 evil sisters too. We also find out that hsi father is presumed dead. Charlie discovers that he can go into pictures. And when this power came about, the evil Bone sisters sent him to Bloors Academy and here is where Charlie's past, present and future will unfold. I can't help comparing this book to the Harry Potter series which is unfair but there were similarities here that just made me think of HP, not to say that all basis of magical school-boy is HP mind you. The characters were pretty entertaining and it did kind of left me wanting to read teh rest of the series. All in all not a bad read. Rating B.

The rest of the series will follow

Books read 2008

2008-06-02T01:12:00.001-07:00

Comments will come later but if I don't write them down I'll end up forgeting

Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast
Goddess of the Spring by PC Cast
Goddess of the Light by PC Cast
Goddess of the Sea by PC Cast
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the HIdden King by Jenny Nimmo
Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf by Jenny Nimmo
The Sisters Grimm: The Fairy-Tale Detectives by Michael Buckley
The Sisters Grimm: The Usual Suspects by Michael Buckley
The Sisters Grimm: The Problem Child by Michael Buckley
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
Better Read than Dead by Victoria Laurie
A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie
What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie
Crime Seen by Victoria Laurie
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie
The Trouble with Magic by Madelyn Alt
The Remains of the Dead by Wendy Roberts
Love's Prisoner : Wyndham Werewolf Series by MaryJanice Davidson
Jared's Wolf : Wyndham Werewolf Series by MaryJanice Davidson
Derik's bane : Wyndham Werewolf Series by MaryJanice Davidson
This Pen for Hire by Laura Levine
Last Writes by Laura Levine
Nightlife by Caitlin Kittredge
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle
Pick Your Poison (Yellow Rose Mysteries) by Leann Sweeney
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Furdge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Sugar Cookie Murder by by Joanne Fluke
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Prime Crime Mysteries) by Alice Kimberly
No Rest for the Witches - Davidson, Warren etc anthology
Vamps in the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter
Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley
Ain't Myth-Behaving by Katie MacAlister
Really Something by Shirley Jump
Dark Desire by Christine Feehan
Dark Gold by Christine Feehan
Dark Magic by Christine Feehan
Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan
Dark Fire by Christine Feehan
Dark Legend by Christine Feehan
Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan
Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan
Not Just A Witch by Eva Ibbotson
Mum's the Word: A Flower Shop Mystery by Kate Collins
How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin

Woot I passed 50 already!! Hmm mostly cozy mysteries and paranormal though heheh So many books to read so little time!

97. Goddess of the Light by PC Cast

2008-05-19T03:51:00.001-07:00

Goddess of the Light is the 3rd book in the Goddess series. With the change in Persephone (See Goddess of the Spring), Zeus has a great idea to open up the mortal realm for the Gods and Goddesses to experience and the twins Apollo and Artemis go to Las Vegas where Bacchus, god of wine, full of jealousy and resentment for being once more usurped by the golden twins plots his revenge. Pamela Smythe is inadvertedly drawn into the mix when she unconcsciously bound Artemis to her wish( though Bacchus), and Apollo is given the task of wooing and making her wish come true.

The book actually started pretty good, I love how Lina and Hades were tied to the story and how seeing them affected Apollo and go on his own search for love. Enter Pamela who was in Las Vegas to look at a design for the estate of famous fantasy author ED Faust. Apollo and Pamela fall in love and overcomes the chaos that Bacchus creates. I like how ED Faust was incorporated in the book, too. But personally the ending of a book affects how much I like the book and the book just ended up weird for me. I felt that the characters weren't that deeveloped when bam the end so I ended up with mix feelings about the book as a whole. It was an ok read.

Rating: B -

98. Goddess of the Rose by PC Cast

2008-05-19T03:33:00.001-07:00

Goddess of the Rose is the 4th book in the Goddess series and actually the first one I've read of PC Cast. Using the story of Beauty and the Beast, the story tells of how Mikki ended up in the Realm of the Roses where she is destined to play a big role as well as fall in love with the guardian of the realm

The book started a little slow for me actually, MIkki had a whole my life is going nowhere moment at the beginning of the book with even a disastrous date and where we find out that her blood helps her roses grow. In the rose gardens, she unknowingly frees the guardian of the realm who was cursed by the Goddess Hecate for a mistake he made and Mikki ends up in the realm of the rose where ebcomes the Priestess.

I like how Cast writes strong female characters and the ending had the awww factor for me. I didn't love it but it was ok. A good introduction to the author.

Rating: B

99. Goddess of the Spring by PC Cast

2008-05-19T03:23:00.001-07:00

Goddess of the Spring is the 2nd book of the Goddess series and I have to say that this is my favorite book so far.

Following the myth of Hades and Persephone, Linda exchanges souls with Persephone to save her bakery during the time when Persephone needs to stay in the Underworld. And during this time, Linda starts falling in love with the reclusive Hades.

The story of Hades and Persephone has always had a romantic twist for me, which was helped when they used this plot in the Hercules series with a hunky Hades to boot. The beginning started a little too slow for me but when Lina finally arrives in the Underworld, the story picks up and the supporting characters were also very endearing. Her powers with animals I really liked too and of course the ending just made me want to read the book all over again.

Rating : A

Goddess of the Sea by PC Cast

2008-05-19T01:12:00.000-07:00

The first book in the Goddes series is Goddess of the Sea but it can work as a standalone also. I thought that this was the 2nd book in the series so I ended up reading this after reading Goddess of the Spring and Goddess of the Rose.

Basically is about this Air Force Sergeant who wished for magic in ther life. During an airplance crash, she magically trades body with Undine. And gets transported into the world of the Gods and Goddesses. And there she becomes empowered and falls in love amidst all the challenges.

Admittedly , I was on a role reading Cast's books so I wanted to get read a smuch as I can. I liked this book but not as much as I like Goddess of the Spring though. The whole plot is similar to the Little Mermaid with a stronger female character with a kind of twist. The heroine becomes a mermaid but finds out that her stepbrother is obsessed with her so to escape him, she went to land, her mother's dwelling and finds the prince and shelter in a monastery run by a haughty and bigotted monk, while falling with love with Undine's childhood merman friend. Some parts were a bit too new age goddess for me but all in all it was a good read.

Rating: B

Currently Reading : Pick your Poison by Leann Sweeney

Hello 2008

2008-04-03T03:20:00.001-07:00

I know it's been like forever but rest assured that books have been piling up both on the TBR(To Be Read) and AR(Already Read) list. I dont really remember which ones I read this year or last year but I think I'll just start with the ones I distinctly remember reading this year hehe.

Authors I have discovered or rediscovered recently are Nora Roberts, I didn't read her books before because she didn't really seem like my type I don't know why. I had the impression that she was very Danielle Steele which I don't have anything I guess but those kinds of theme are too soap operaish for me. Anyway, I discovered the HIbiya LIbrary in Tokyo with it's supposedly 4,600 foreign books (seemed less though) and it had foreign novels!!! halleluiah! some of the books were older ones and some of the series books had only one book (ie sheerily kenyon sins of the night, feehan's dark melody) but beggars can't be chooseres haha SO anyway, I eneded up borrowing Robert's Key trilogy ( they have around 20 or roberts books) and I loved it!!!! Went through all of them, well almost all of them but have so much more to read!!!!

Late 2007 list (Character in Bold are books I particularly like)

Nora Roberts

1.Cordina's royal family : Gabriella & Alexander

2.Red Lily

3.Northern lights

4.Night tales : Night shift ; Night shadow

5.Cordina's royal family: Bennet

6.Blue dahlia

7.Key of valor

8.Key of knowledge

9.Key of light

10.Engaging the enemy

11. Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy )

12.Dance of the Gods (Circle Trilogy )

13.Valley of Silence (Circle Trilogy )

14.Going home

15.Three fates

16.Midnight Bayou

17.The villa

18.Carnal innocence

19.River's end

20.The reef

21.Sanctuary

22.Montana sky

23.Lawless

24. MIdnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo

Books Read: Continued List

2007-10-19T03:46:00.001-07:00

I might actually make it to one hundred this year hehehe
53. Key of Light by Nora Roberts
54. Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
55. Key of Valor by Nora Roberts
56. Night Tales by Nora Roberts
57. Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
58. Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
59. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
60. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
61. The Harlequinn by Laurell K. Hamilton
62. Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke
63. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
64. The Good, The Bad and The Undead by Kim Harrison
65. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
66. For a Few Demon's More by Kim Harrison
67. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
68. Enchanted, Inc by Shanna Swendson
69. Once Upon Stilettos By Shanna Swendson
70. The Ruby in The Smoke by Philip Pullman
71. The Chocolate Cat caper by JoAnna Carl
72. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
73. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
74. Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
75. Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
76. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
77. Fire me Up by Katie MacAlister
78. Light My Fire by by Katie MacAlister
79. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
80. Sex and the Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister
81. Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
82. Even Vampires Gets the Blues by Katie MacAlister
83. Full Speed by Janet Evanovich
84. Full Blast by by Janet Evanovich
85. Full Bloom by Janet Evanovich
86. Full Scoop by Janet Evanovich
87. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich
88. Visions of Sugarplums by Janet Evanovich
89.The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick

Lost in A Good Book by Jasper Fforde

2007-06-21T03:19:00.001-07:00

1. Lost in A Good Book By Jasper Fforde

Since I started with the frist book already, let me continue with the Thursday Next Series first.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!

Book 2 of the Thursday Next Series follows newly wed Thursday Next as she tries to save the world from being reduced to a pink blob as well as the pressure of the Goliath foundation to free Smith by holding her husband hostage in time (eradication-wise) Also a new unpublished work of Shakespeare seems to have come up and we welcome Dicken's Miss Haversham as Tuesday's mentor as she gets ready to delve in the book-world. The Cheshire cat being the librarian is so cute. I enjoyed this book. It kind of acts as a prelude to the next book in a way. You get more into the character of Thursday Next in this one so still a must read.

Books Read - Summary

2007-06-19T02:41:00.001-07:00

SInce I haven't updated in forever, Here is a list of books I've read in the past year, I'll update and review as I go along but for now, a summary

Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (Hannah Swensen Mysteries) by Joanne Fluke
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Read 2006)
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
Lover Awakened by J.R.Ward
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede (Read 2006)
Searching for Dragons by Patricia Wrede
Calling on Dragons by Patricia Wrede
Talking to Dragons by Patricia Wrede
Thursday Next in the Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde (Read 2006)
Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde (Read 2006)
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde (Read 2006)
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency) by Alexander McCall Smith
Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith
The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton (Read 2006)
The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton
Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Killing Dance by by Laurell K. Hamilton
Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton
Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton
Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton
Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton
Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton
Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton
Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton
Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton
Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
To Die For by Linda Howard (Read 2006)
Drop Dead Gorgeous (Read 2006)
Murder List by Julie Garwood
Soft Focus by Jayne Ann Krentz
The Cat Who Went up the Creek by Lilian Jackson Braun
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay (Read 2006)
Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet
Nursery Crimes by Ayelet Waldman
A Playdate with Death by Ayelet Waldman
The Big Nap by Ayelet Waldman
Die in Plain Sight by Elizabeth Lowell

So far I think that's it whew long review list hehe until later!

BookMooch

2007-06-19T02:09:00.001-07:00

First off, anyone ever heard of BookMooch ? It's an online book exchange community where you can get points when you upload your list of books you want to send, domestic and international, or when you send books to other people. Each book you add to your inventory gives you 0.1 point. Each book you send gives you 1 point if you send domestically and 3 points if you send internationally. Of course not all books are available but it's pretty useful. There's nothing like receiving a book in the mail hehehehe. If you do sign up look for me, wiredlain.

Windows Live Writer

2007-06-19T02:01:00.001-07:00

I just downloaded Windows Live Writer, which is a blog upload software so hopefully this site will have more updates, since I have lots of news hehe.

The New Year

2007-02-06T17:13:00.000-08:00

It's been like forever since I last posted up anything. I still have my list that I need to update from last year. Anyway, it is the new year and so a new book list! Ganbaro!

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

2006-10-02T01:50:00.000-07:00

96. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

The Eyre Affair is the first book of the Thrusday Next Series. Set in a world where Literature is regarded as one of the most important facets of life adn time travel is possible, you enter a world where there's a thin line between reality and the written word. Complete with pet dodos and book worms, the reader is in for a real treat. You would never look at a library the same way again.

Enough about sounding like a salesperson, hehe I must say I really liked this series. I like to say that I do appreciate books so reading this one gives you a fresh new outlook. The characters are witty and I like the lead Thursday. I must admit though that the love story was a little awkward but the plot in itself was really good. The narrative gets more entertaining as you read . And you woudl not regret continuing to the next novel.

you check out the author page as http://www.jasperfforde.com/ or http://www.thursdaynext.com/ for a peek in this world

The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl

2006-09-26T19:46:00.001-07:00

97. The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl

I don't know what attracted me to the book but I had really wanted to read it. Mayhap it has been my personal encounter with Dante as a freshman in college. Basically it is another one of those literary reads, with real characters like the poets Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and who translated Dante originally and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes, and poet James Russell Lowell. Basically the Dante Club which are these 4 men meet in order to translate the book despite academic protests and a series of murders that is eerily similar to Dante.
For a literary book with all men, I liked the book. COuld have been more though but all in all it was a good book.

The Last Templar by Raymond Quory

2006-09-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

98. The Last Templar by Raymond Quory

I picked up this book because it was on the stack of recommended books along with the Da Vinci code and this one looked interesting so I chose that one. anyway, starts out with a incident in a musuem that involves a cryptex and a secret and all those Holy Grail trail.
Anyway, like most readers of the book, I agree that the beginning had a lot of promise. The museum thing and everything were pretty interesting and the way the conspiracy was explained was more believable then the Da Vinci Code - it sounded ven more scandalous to me BUT I found myself not sympathizing with the characters at all!! I felt that the story got lost in the middle or something, was pretty disappointing for me.

The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

2006-09-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

99. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Since the Da Vinci Code and I really do love history, I started picking up religious thrillers and the like that belong to that genre. So when I was back home last May, I picked up 2 books(The Last Templar- which will be discussed next. which had interesting summaries and the protagonist was female (ok so that still gets to me) It wasn't until I started to read the book that I found out that it was about Dracula but not Bram Stoker Dracula. Turns out that dracula was really this vicious warlord, known as Vlad the Impaler that was known for his cruelty and love for you guessed right ...impaling. And how chosen people who mysteriously receive a blank book with just a picture of a dragon would be caught up in this web of intrigue, tragedy and death, in that order or otherwise.
I liked how the book was written, It is in a first person narrrative which I do not gemerally read but involves the retelling of a retelling so you jump from points of view of different characters in a way. The description is very eloquent that I found myself falling in love with Hungary and Budapest (its on my list of places to visit in Europe near the top now- and coincidentally my friend went there in his honeymoon and he aid it was really wonderful). 4 star.

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

2006-09-26T19:41:00.000-07:00

100. Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

I think the book has it's own website here too. This is a really thick book counted at a whopping 800 pages. I remember cause it took me most of December and January this year to read it. Slightly counts as my first book of the year. My friend Joey recommended it to me and I found it in a local bookstore so I picked up a copy and started reading. It is kind of hard to specify a genre for it though because it involves magic - about the last 2 real magicians in England and how they plan to bring and not about the restoration of magic to England - so a slightly adult and darker version of HP but does not concentrate on the magic. It reads like a historical novel, like reading Sherlock Holmes. Set in the time when Napoleon was fighting the English Army, it proves that it has been researched and developed, even has the footnotes to prove it.
Personally I liked the novel, everytime I continued reading I get hooked into the book. But because it is really long and it's not those I'm in a hurry to find out the ending kind of book, it does take time. I like the stories included in the footnotes about the adventures of the Raven King. It contains discussions and is very descriptive. I found myself liking the character of Jonathan Strange and his wife and being annoyed at Mr. Norrel. The ending left pretty satisfied although I would have wanted more. 4 star.

New Blog

2006-09-20T03:02:00.000-07:00

I finally opened a new blog, not that I post a lot on the other one but well just wanted to. Figured I'll transfer my book list here among other stuff. maybe put all my reviews here hehe