Number of books I read:216
Number of new-to-me authors whose books I read: 59
Other challenges I participated in: A to Z Reading Challenge
Favorite authors of 2012: C.C. Galloway, Larissa Ione, J.D. Robb, Nora Roberts, Riley Shane, and Dee Tenorio
Favorite new-to-me authors of 2012: Louisa Edwards and Abigail Roux
Now comes the fun part - taking stock and picking the best of the best. I read a lot of great books this year that it was hard to categorize this part:
My Top Twenty Books of 2012 (new-to-me-books)
My Top Re-Reads of 2012
Honorable Mentions
My Top Twenty Books of 2012
Note: Not necessarily all published in 2012 but all were new-to-me readsAlso note: The books are alphabetized by title as I love them all equally
1. 10 Ways to Steal Your Lover (Love By Numbers, Book 1) by Dee TenorioMy Review | Buy Link
2. Bed, Breakfast and Bondage (Emerald Valley, Book 1) by Riley ShaneBuy Link
3. Boris and Bella by Carolyn Crimi (illustrations by Gris Grimly)Buy Link
4. Bound Hearts (Portland Tide, Book 2) by C.C. GallowayMy Review | Buy Link
5. The Card by George SeatonBuy Link
6. Family by Lynley WayneBuy Link
7. Family Is Forever by Anna LeeBuy Link
8. Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, Book 6) by Jill ShalvisMy Review | Buy Link
9. The Good Life by Diana DeRicciBuy Link
10. The Gravedigger’s Brawl by Abigail RouxMy Review | Buy Link
11. In the Penalty Box (Seattle Marauders, Book 2) by Riley ShaneBuy Link
12. Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane, Book 5) by Elizabeth HoytMy Review | Buy Link
13. Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift (Highland Pleasures, Book 4.5) by Jennifer AshleyMy Review | Buy Link
14. The Prince of Galerir (The Galerir Saga, Book 1) by Anna LeeBuy Link
15. Rogue Rider (Lords of Deliverance, Book 4) by Lairssa IoneMy Review | Buy Link
16. Rules Are Made to Be Broken (Lines of Marsden, Book 1) by N.J. NielsenBuy Link
17. Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 by Gail CarrigerBuy Link
18. Three Schemes and a Scandal (Writing Girls, Book 3.5) by Maya RodaleMy Review | Buy Link
19. Victorian Valentine by Riley ShaneBuy Link
20. The Virgin’s Revenge (Rancho del Cielo, Book 4) by Dee TenorioMy Review | Buy Link
My Top Re-Reads of 2012
1. Conspiracy in Death (In Death, Book 8) by J.D. RobbBuy Link
2. Glory in Death (In Death, Book 2) by J.D. RobbBuy Link
3. The Lady Most Likely… by Julia Quinn, Connie Brockway, and Eloisa JamesMy Review | Buy Link
4. Naked in Death (In Death, Book 1) by J.D. RobbBuy Link
5. The Next Always (Inn Boonsboro, Book 1) by Nora RobertsBuy Link
6. Purity in Death (In Death, Book 15) by J.D. RobbBuy Link
Honorable Mentions
These books barely missed making the top twenty list but they’re excellent.
1. Born to Be Wild (Welcome to Paradise, Book 3) by Elle KennedyMy Review | Buy Link
2. Christmas Hopes by Anna LeeBuy Link
3. Loving HimBuy Link
4. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany GriffinBuy Link
5. Too Hot to Touch (Rising Star Chef, Book 1) by Louisa EdwardsMy Review | Buy Link
6. Wicked Appetite (Lizzy & Diesel, Book 1) by Janet EvanovichBuy Link
2 comments:
I didn't see one author on your blog that I think you might like: Rebecca Hagan Lee. I suggest starting with Barely a Bride.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to check her out :)
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