December 31, 2014

TOP 14 OF 2014: Top 14 Books


It's New Year's Eve, which means it's the last day to look back at the books from 2014. Today is my list of the best books I read this year. I gave 44 books out of the 219 I read this year 5 stars. So, narrowing it down to only 14 might be a bit hard.

Don't forget to link up your own post and then enter the giveaway I'm offering for one of any of the books on my lists. Remember to visit my co-hosts' blogs, Kim from Kimberlyfaye Reads and Jessica from A Midsummer Night's Read, to enter their giveaways too!

Top 14 Books of 2014



1. Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer




3. Fire & Flood (Fire & Flood #1) by Victoria Scott




5. Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover




7. Killer Instinct (The Naturals #2) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes


8. The Return (The Titans #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout


9. Opposition (Lux #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout


10. Silver Shadows (Bloodlines #5) by Richelle Mead


11. Status (Social Media #4) by JA Huss


12. Inspire (The Muse #1) by Cora Carmack


13. Wicked (A Wicked Saga #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout


14. Sweet Filthy Boy (Wild Seasons #1) by Christina Lauren

So, there you have it! I want to see your list now, too. Link it up below. Thanks so much for participating in the Top 14 of 2014!

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December 30, 2014

TOP 14 OF 2014: Top 14 2015 Books On My TBR


Hello there! There's only two days of lists left. Today, instead of looking back, we're looking ahead. This is is focusing on the books not yet published that we cannot wait to get our hands on. Don't forget to link up your own post and then enter the giveaway I'm offering for one of any of the books on my lists. Remember to visit my co-hosts' blogs, Kim from Kimberlyfaye Reads and Jessica from A Midsummer Night's Read, to enter their giveaways too!

Top 14 2015 Books on My TBR


1. The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines #6), by Richelle Mead


2. Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4), by Marissa Meyer


3. Inflict (The Muse #2), by Cora Carmack


4. Torn (A Wicked Saga #2), by Jennifer L. Armentrout


5. One With You (Crossfire #5), by Sylvia Day


6. Dark Wild Night (Wild Seasons #3), Christina Lauren


7. The Heir (The Selection #4), by Kiera Cass


8. Salt & Stone (Fire & Flood #2), by Victoria Scott








12. Bound By Flames (Night Prince #3), by Jeaniene Frost





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December 29, 2014

TOP 14 OF 2014: Top 14 Characters


Hi! Today's top 14 list is all about the characters in the stories we read that left a big impression on us. Maybe it's a new book boyfriend to add to your growing list. Or maybe it's a kick-ass heroine that you want to be like. Let's see them! Don't forget to link up your own post and then enter the giveaway I'm offering for one of any of the books on my lists. Remember to visit my co-hosts' blogs, Kim from Kimberlyfaye Reads and Jessica from A Midsummer Night's Read, to enter their giveaways too!

Top 14 Characters 

1. Scarlet from Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - Scarlet is on a mission to find her grandmother, and nothing will get in her way. Even falling in love with a scary wolf-like man along the way. This girl is amazing. She's brave and has a huge heart. And, her relationship with Wolf is completely endearing.

2. Ford from Taut by J.A. Huss - Ford had a lot to overcome. He has Asberger's. He's anti-social. He treats women like trash. And, yet, when he meets a despondent woman and her three-month-old daughter, they awaken something in him. He realizes that he doesn't have to completely change who he is if he finds someone who accepts him.

3. Tella from Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott - This high-maintenance girl impressed the hell out of me when she took an incredible chance and faced the unknown in order to save her brother from a life-threatening illness.

4. Terrible from Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - Terrible is uneducated and works as a thug for the local drug dealer. But, believe it or not, his strength of character is unmatched, as is the depth of his feelings for Chess. 

5. Ridge from Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - Ridge tried so hard to do the right thing and remain friends with Sydney. He tried So. Hard. But, he had surrounded himself with people who loved him and knew what was best for him - his music and Sydney.

6. Wrath from The King by J.R. Ward - Wrath has been one of my favorite Brothers since the first book in the series. By book 12, that hasn't changed. In fact, the depth of his devotion to his wife, his Brothers and his kingdom make him even more impressive to me. And, now he's a daddy. Icing on the cake.

7. Ali from Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - In the face of everything Ali lost, she should've crumbled. But, she found an inner strength she didn't know she had and an epic love in Cole that she never expected.

8. Maxon from The One by Kiera Cass - Maxon knew who he wanted from day one. But, he played the game to make his father happy and because he's a fair guy. And, even after America broke his heart again and again, he still wanted her. But, he wasn't a doormat, so like any smart man, he had a contingency plan. He just didn't want to use it.

9. Seth from The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout - Oh my Gods. Seth was the guys I wasn't sure if I was supposed to love or hate in The Covenant series. After reading the first book in the spin-off Titan series, I'm sure of it. I love him.

10. Sydney from Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead - Sydney has come SO FAR. I honestly couldn't stand her in the Vampire Academy series. Her bigotry and entitlement irked me to no end .When I see who she has become by the time Silver Shadows, I am beyond impressed. She deserves happiness so much, and I think her HEA will be particularly satisfying. 

11. Wilder from Inspire by Cora Carmack - Wilder is a special kind of guy. He takes care of his own. And, when he meets Kalli, he makes her his own just like that. Even after she sends him mixed signals, leaves, and then hits him with a bomb so big, it's completely unbelievable, he sticks by her and loves and supports her.

12. Vaughn from Follow by J.A. Huss - I had a few problems with Vaughn early in his and Grace's story. But, as events unfolded and Grace's past comes back to haunt her, Vaughn changes. Grace changes him, and he goes along for the ride. He may be rich and famous, but Grace teaches him that none of it matters without love.

13. Jax from Stay With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout - Jax proves that real beauty is found within and strength is something earned. He makes it his personal mission to help Calla live like she never has before, and he is determined to protect her while she does it. 

14. Ansel from Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren - Ansel is the perfect blend of goofy, sensitive and sexy. It amazed me how he blended all those characteristics so perfectly. He made me laugh and swoon in equal measures. Oh, and he's French. So... there's that too.

So, there you have it! I want to see your list now, too. Link it up below. And here's the list for the topics the rest of this week.


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December 28, 2014

TOP 14 OF 2014: Top 14 Couples


Hi there!. I'm a huge romantic at heart. I love my romance books and I NEED my HEAs. Today's top 14 list is all about those couples that just had that special spark that makes them great. Don't forget to link up your own post and then enter the giveaway I'm offering for one of any of the books on my lists. Remember to visit my co-hosts' blogs, Kim from Kimberlyfaye Reads and Jessica from A Midsummer Night's Read, to enter their giveaways too!

Top 14 Couples


1. Logan and Emily from Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Faulkner - I loved everything about this couple. Emily was tough and tender-hearted in all the best ways. She was made better by Logan, and he gave her the courage to do the hardest things.

2. Wrath and Beth from The King by J.R. Ward - Thank you JR Ward for making the original couple the focus of another Black Dagger Brotherhood book. And, thank you for making Wrath flawed in the face of danger, because it made Beth shine so much more. Their love for each other is truly epic.

3. Ford and Ashleigh from Taut by J.A. Huss - I love when unflappable men are brought to their knees by one woman. That happened to Ford. This antisocial, jilted, complicated man found himself changing of his own volition upon the influence of Ashleigh and her baby girl.


4. Cat and Bones from Up From The Grave by Jeaniene Frost - I think this couple is one of my most favorite of all time. Cat started out hating Bones. He ended up becoming her epic love. They have each put their own lives in danger to save the other countless times. I'm so sad this series is over now.

5. Ethan and Merit from Wild Things by Chloe Neill - This is another couple that had a really rocky beginning. But, although they've had their stops and starts... and stops and starts... they seem to have finally figured out what makes a relationship work.

6. Kai and Anna from Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins - Kai risked his own life for Anna and for their cause. And, when it came time for him to do what needed to be done, he did it. For her. And, for himself too. 

7. Daemon and Katy from Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout -  Daemon and Katy's relationship is the stuff of legends. Everything they do, is done with the other in mind. It's hard to believe Daemon turned into the romantic guy he is at the end of their story, but Kat brought it out in him. You think he was hot when he was being a douchebag? Romantic and protective Daemon - well, there's no one else like him.

8. Cole and Ali from The Queen of Zombie Hearts by Gena Showalter - Cole backed up Ali when everyone else doubted her. He nearly destroyed his chance at happiness just to protect her. And, he moved heaven and earth to save her.


9. Terrible and Chess from Chasing Magic by Stacia Kane - This is probably the most imperfect couple on the list, which makes them the most real to me. Terrible and Chess have weathered some pretty awful times together, and they haven't always been nice and kind to one another. But, when it REALLY matters, they are always there for each other. And that's love.

10. Adrian and Sydney from Silver Sadows by Richelle Mead - Adrian's been breaking my heart for years. It's awesome to see him finally happy with his perfect match now. Their story isn't done just yet, but I'm sure that Sydney will continue bringing out the best in him.

11. Luca and Lia from Deluge by Lisa Tawn Bergren - Luca and Lia have always been on the periphery, giving up the spotlight to Marcello and Gabbi. But, in Deluge, we finally got their story, and it was definitely one for the ages.

12. Silas and Dylan from All Broke Down by Cora Carmack - I've read three Cora Carmack books this year, and picking one of the three couples from them was HARD. Silas and Dylan ended up with the spot here mostly because I loved watching Dylan change Silas' heart. He felt unloved and unwanted, and Dylan showed him just how important and needed he was.

13. Ansel and Mia from Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren - After waking up after a night of drunken debauchery to find themselves married, Mia and Ansel do the unexpected and decide to stick it out. So they do things in the wrong order and get to know each other after the wedding. Their relationship is sweet and sexy and unexpected.

14. Alex and Samantha from Suddenly Royal by Nicole Chase - Sam made the hard choice to move to another country and assume her royal title when it's all dropped in her lap. Alex made the journey a lot less scary. They made a great team, and those are always the best kinds of couples.

I have to tell you. It was SO HARD narrowing this list down to just 14. There were so many great couples that I could've put here. But, there you have it! I want to see your list now, too. Link it up below. And here's the list for the topics the rest of this week.


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December 27, 2014

TOP 14 OF 2014: Top 14 Book Covers


Hey! Today's top 14 post is all about the pretties. Are you like me and sometimes decide to read a book just because it's cover speaks to you? Let's see them! Don't forget to link up your own post and then enter the giveaway I'm offering for one of any of the books on my lists. Remember to visit my co-hosts' blogs, Kim from Kimberlyfaye Reads and Jessica from A Midsummer Night's Read, to enter their giveaways too!

Top 14 Book Covers


1. Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3), by Marissa Meyer


2.  The White Rabbit Chronicles, by Gena Showalter




4.  The Taking (The Taking #1), by Kimberly Derting


5. The One (The Selection #3), by Kiera Cass





7. The Social Media series, by JA Huss





10. The Defiance series, by C.J. Redwine


11. Hero, by Samantha Young


12. The Wild Seasons series, by Christina Lauren


13. Wicked (A Wicked Saga #1), by Jennifer L. Armentrout


14. Play of Light, by Debra Doxer

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