Deep in the Heart - Sharon Sala

Title: Deep in the Heart
Author: Sharon Sala
Publisher: Avon
Published: 1996
Pages: 341
Genre: Romance/Suspense

Deep in the Heart is a great romance with a backdrop of suspense that does not disappoint in the ending. I loved the hero in this book - John Thomas Knight. He is a strong and proud Texas sheriff who is tender as well as tough. The love he has for Samantha never died even though he thought she abandoned and tossed away their commitment.

Samantha is in need of protection - someone wants her dead. After failing to convince the police - the only one left to turn to is her childhood friend and first love. But will he answer her call? Or did he really throw her love away when he walked away from her so long ago?

You can read my full review here.

Rating: 3.5/5
Pages: 341
Completed: 11/27/08

Read and Review Challenge 2009

This challenge is a great one for me to join. The rules are simple: review each book you read in 2009. As this is something that I already do - I thought it would be another great way to keep track of the books I read in 2009. This challenge is being hosted by MizB and you can sign up at the Read & Review Challenge blog - just post a comment. The challenge runs from 1/1/09 to 12/31/09.

She also has set up a Yahoo group for those that want to join - I would post a link, but I am not sure how to get that purple button thingy in my post. MizB has posted a link on the challenge blog.

My list of book will be posted below:

January

1. The Brazilian Boss's Innocent Mistress by Sarah Morgan
2. The Billionaire Boss's Secretary Bride by Helen Brooks
3. The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by Lynne Graham
4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5. Just Try Me by Jill Shalvis
6. Dark Dream by Christine Feehan
7. Ruthless Tycoon, Innocent Wife by Helen Brooks
8. Bought: One Night, One Marriage by Natalie Anderson
9. His Mistress, His Terms by Trish Wylie
10.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton

February

11. Daring the Moon by Sherrill Quinn
12. Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
13. Tallchief by Dinah McCall (Sharon Sala)
14. Tribute by Nora Roberts
15. Dead Sexy by Amanda Ashley
16. Virgin River by Robyn Carr
17. If You Dare by Kresley Cole
18. On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah
19. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command by Helen Bianchin

March

20. Morning Light by Catherine Anderson
21. Divorced, Desperate, and Dating by Christie Craig
22. Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
23, Highland Captive by Hannah Howell
24. Night's Touch by Amanda Ashley
25. The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn
26. Home Fires by Luanne Rice

April

27. Simple Wishes by Lisa Dale
28. Montana Creeds: Logan by Linda Lael Miller
29. Passing Through Paradise by Susan Wiggs
30. Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
31. Dancing in the Moonlight by Raeanne Thayne
32. The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice
33. Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael

May

34. The Inn at Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
35. Wicked Burn by Beth Kery
36. The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann
37. Heart of the Winter Wolf by Dani Harper

June

38. Sanctuary by Nora Roberts
39. Love at First Flight by Marie Force
40. While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky
41. Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
42. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

Call of the Highland Moon - Kendra Leigh Castle

Title: Call of the Highland Moon
Author: Kendra Leigh Castle
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2008
Pages: 373
Genre: Paranormal/Werewolves

I found this book to be a seductive romance with a paranormal backdrop that contains all the thrills and adventures that comes with the knowledge that the devastatingly handsome, naked Scottish man in your bed is a werewolf.

Carly Silver is a great heroine - she's sassy, courageous, smart, and to top it off - owns a romantic bookstore. She knows how to put Gideon in his place - especially when she found out he was lying to her. Gideon is a "tall drink of water" with his hot body, Scottish brogue, and amber eyes. He is next in line to be clan leader of the pack destined to be guardians of the Stone of Destiny. And someone wants him dead.

Showing up on Carly's doorstep wounded and near death has put her life in danger. However, Gideon will protect his mate at all costs - whisking her away to Scotland and the protection of the pack. After being bitten by a rogue werewolf, Carly needs to make the decision of becoming a werewolf herself or giving up the one man she's ever truly loved...

You can read my full review here.

Rating: 3.75/5
Pages: 373
Completed: 11/25/08

Harlequin/Silhouette Romance Challenge

Harlequin/Silhouette Challenge

I am going to be joining this challenge again next year. Had a great time with it this year and look forward to reading more in 2009. A big thank you goes out to Yvonne for hosting this challenge again.

The rules are a little different for this one:

1) Read 1 book with a holiday theme.
2) Read 1 book by an author you never read before.
3) Read 1 book with one of these words in the title - wedding, marriage, husband or wife
4) Read 1 book set in a place you've never been before.
5) Read 1 book with a body of water in the title (i.e. water, lake, river, island, etc.)

That's a total of 5 books for the year.

I will post my list below once I figure out my titles.

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2. Once a Cowboy - Linda Warren - Review
3. Bought: One Night, One Marriage - Natalie Anderson - Review
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Contest at Wendy's

Wendy over at Wendy's Minding Spot is hosting a challenge until December 13th. All you have to do is comment on her post about the challenge.

The book is Vampire Romance and contains 30 short stories from some of the biggest names in paranormal romance. Authors include: Sherri Erwin, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jenna Black, Jenna Maclaine, Raven Hart, Delilah Devlin, Keri Arthur, Kimberly Raye, Alexis Morgan, Lilith Saintcrow, C.T. Adams, Cathy Clamp, Susan Sizemore, Dina James, Colleen Gleason, Barbara Emrys, Savannah Russe, Shiloh Walker, Vicki Pettersson, Rebecca York, Rachel Vincent, Amanda Ashley, Karen Chance, and Nancy Holder.

Shop hop on over to Wendy's and get registered for this contest!!!

2nds Challenge 2009

J. Kaye is hosting another challenge call the 2nds Challenge in 2009. I can't pass this one up either.

Read 12 books that are by authors you have only read once. Doesn't need to be a series. Just make sure it is an author that you have only read one of their books. Challenge runs from 1/1/09 to 12/31/09.

Head on over to J. Kaye's and sign up for the fun!!

Here is my list:

1. Lover Eternal - J.R. Ward
2. Shadow Prey - John Sandford
3. Highland Captive - Hannah Howell 3/15/09; Review
   
4. The Inn at Eagle Point - Sherryl Woods 5/7/09; Review
   
5. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole 6/17/09; Review
   
6. Love at First Flight - Marie Force 6/9/09; Review
   
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1st in a Series 2009

Okay J. Kaye - stop with the challenges - you're killing me here - LOL!! This challenge was previously hosted by Thoughts of Joy. But she is taking a break from challenges and J. Kaye is picking up the reins on this one.

Read 12 books that are the first book in any series. You may read and list your books at any time during the year. The challenge runs from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.

So head on over to J. Kaye's and sign up with Mister Linky for the 1st in a Series Challenge.

Here is my list:

1. Dark Lover - J.R. Ward
2. Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce
3. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
4. Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
   
5. The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/2o/09; Review
   
6. Mackenzie's Mountain - Linda Howard 6/15/09; Review
   
7. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole 6/17/09; Review
   
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The Lady Flees Her Lord - Michele Ann Young

Title: The Lady Flees Her Lord
Author: Michele Ann Young
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2008
Pages: 401
Genre: Historical Romance

I loved this quick and easy read. It was filled with sexual tension, steamy passion, intrigue, and suspense. The characters were so believable - not your typical beauty queen heroine. Lucinda was "unfashionably plump" and I identified with her and felt compassion for her. Hugo was the tragic hero and even though he had a gruff manner - you could see the hurt and tenderness inside.

Lucinda, posing as a widow, was on the run from an abusive husband. She settles in a quiet countryside village where she meets Hugo - a man tormented by the deaths of his mother and wife. Both believe that love is beyond them - Lucinda because of her looks - and Hugo because he has sworn not to inflict his love on another innocent person.

Michele Ann Young pens a beautiful story that will have you believing in unconditional love.

You can read my full review here.

Rating: 4/5
Pages: 401
Completed: 11/20/08

Only By Your Touch - Catherine Anderson

Title: Only By Your Touch
Author: Catherine Anderson
Published: 2003
Publisher: Signet
Pages: 443
Genre: Romance/Paranormal

I love love love books about contemporary Native Americans - especially Healers. Their connection with the earth, beliefs that have been passed down from generation to generation, and their ways with animals.

Ben is a Shoshone Indian who has a healing touch. But he has denied his heritage and gift most of his life. After moving to Jack Pine, he is learning to embrace who he truly is - even if the town shuns him and has branded him a murderer.

Chloe is a single mother who flees from an abusive relationship to the quiet resort town of Jack Pine. There, she hopes to protect her son - but that proves more difficult when he befriends the town outcast, Ben. He seeks him out to heal his sick puppy.

As their attraction begins to grow - Ben is fearful that Chloe will not be able to accept who he truly is. He has been hurt before - but Chloe just might have the power to heal his wounded soul.

You can read my full review here.

Rating: 4.5/5
Pages: 443
Completed: 11/18/08

A to Z Challenge 2009

I am probably not going to finish the A ~ Z Challenge this year - but it was so much fun trying that I am going to join the challenge again next year. Becky is going to be hosting next year's A to Z Challenge and it runs from 01/01/09 to 12/31/09.

Some of the rules have changed and you can read about them on the Challenge Post. There are 5 options to choose from:

Option A: Read 26 books whose author starts with the letters A - Z.
Option B: Read 26 books whose title starts with the letters A - Z.
Option C: Read both title and author beginning with the letters A - Z (52 books).
Option D: Read internationally A - Z (books representing 26 different countries).
Option E: Read 26 Alphabet books (children's books).

I am choosing to participate in Option C again - reading both title and author.

I will post my list below:

Title:

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D- Dead Sexy - Amanda Ashley 02/12/09; Review
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H- Highland Captive - Hannah Howell 3/15/09; Review
I- The Inn at Eagle Point - Sherryl Woods 5/7/09; Review
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L- Love at First Flight - Marie Force 6/9/09; Review
M- Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
N- Night's Touch - Amanda Ashley 3/17/09; Review
O- Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 01/19/09; Review
P- Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs 4/7/09; Review
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S- The Secret Hour - Luanne Rice 4/25/09; Review
T- Tallchief - Dinah McCall 2/8/09; Review
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V- Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
W- Wicked Burn - Beth Kery 5/18/09; Review
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Author:

A- Catherine Anderson - Morning Light 3/3/09; Review
B- Suzanne Brockmann - The Kissing Game 5/20/09; Review
C- Kresely Cole - If You Dare 2/18/09; Reveiw
D- Lisa Dale - Simple Wishes 4/1/09; Review
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F- Christine Feehan - Dark Dream 1/26/09; Review
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H- Kristin Hannah - On Mystic Lake 2/20/09; Review
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K- Jayne Ann Krentz - Sizzle and Burn 2/3/09; Review
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Q- Sherrill Quinn - Daring the Moon 2/2/09; Review
R- Nora Roberts - Tribute 2/11/09; Review
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W- Sherryl Woods - Seaview Inn 3/9/09; Review
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Serial Reader Challenge 2009

Found this little gem when I was reading blogs in my Google Reader. Cindy Reads Romance signed up for this challenge and I just followed the link to CarPoolQueen who is hosting the Serial Readers Challenge in 2009.

Let me see if I can summarize the rules. The basic objective to this challenge is to read as many complete series as you want. However, the series must be started and ended in 2009. If you start the series in 2008 - you need to reread the books in 2009 and finish the series in order to be counted as a series. If you previously started a series and do not wish to re-read, then only the titles read after 01/01/09 will count towards your total books read. You will not however get "credit" for total series read. The series have to contain at least 3 books - so trilogies are okay.

CarPoolQueen explains it in great detail on the post for the challenge.

I am an avid serial reader and can't wait to get started on this in January.

Here is a list of potential series:

1. The Black Dagger Brotherhood - J.R. Ward
2. Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta
3. The Masters of Time - Brenda Joyce
4. Highlander Series - Karen Marie Moning
5. Kismet Knight Book 1 - The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/22/09; Review
   

Romance Reading Challenge 2009

COMPLETED 4/30/09

I will be joining the Romance Reading Challenge again in 2009. I read so many romances this year that I completed this challenge within the first few months of joining. Thanks to Naida for hosting this challenge!!

A few of the rules are to read 5 romance novels between 1/1/09 to 12/31/09. And romance doesn't have to mean the steamy Harlequin novels either. It can be contemporary romance, historical romance, and paranormal romance to name a few. As long as the story has romantic love between the two main characters. It doesn't even need to have a happy ending - or it can be unrequited love.

Go to Naida's post and read the rules in detail and sign up with Mr. Linky!!

Since I read sooooo many romances a year - I am going to increase my number to 12 (at least one a month).

I will be posting my list below:

1. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
2. Just Try Me - Jill Shalvis 1/21/09; Review
3. Daring the Moon - Sherrill Quinn 2/2/09; Review
   
4. Tallchief - Dinah McCall (Sharon Sala) 2/8/09; Review
   
5. Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
   
6. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command - Helen Bianchin 2/25/09; Review
   
7. Morning Light - Catherine Anderson 3/3/09; Review
   
8. Divorced, Desperate and Dating - Christie Craig 3/6/09; Review
   
9. Seaview Inn - Sherryl Woods 3/9/09; Review
   
10. Home Fires - Luanne Rice 3/27/09; Review
11. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
12. Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs 4/7/09; Review
    

Read Your Own Books 2009

I thought this would be a great challenge to join because I have over 300 books on my TBR pile. MizB is hosting the Read-Your-Own-Book challenge. The rules are extremely easy - choose any number of books you want to read for the year. The only stipulation is that they have to be books you OWN. So start cleaning out that TBR mountain and see what gems you can find. Oh Yeah...they can also be books that you acquire during the year. So if you buy new books during 2009, you can use those too.

I choose to read 40 books (because I have 50 books to read for my Library Challenge).

Since we don't have to create a list right away - it can be created as you go...

I will list my books below as I read them:

1. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
2. Just Try Me - Jill Shalvis 1/21/09; Review
3. Dark Dream - Christine Feehan 1/26/09; Review
4. Daring the Moon - Sherrill Quinn 2/2/09; Review
   
5. Sizzle and Burn - Jayne Ann Krentz 2/3/09; Review
6. Tallchief - Dinah McCall (Sharon Sala) 2/8/09; Review
   
7. Tribute - Nora Roberts 2/11/09; Review
   
8. Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
   
9. If You Dare - Kresely Cole 2/18/09; Review
   
10. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command - Helen Bianchin 2/25/09; Review
11. Morning Light - Catherine Anderson 3/3/09; Review
12. Highland Captive - Hannah Howell 3/15/09; Review
13. The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/22/09; Review
14. Home Fires - Luanne Rice 3/27/09; Review
15. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
16. Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
17. Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs 4/7/09; Review
18. The Secret Hour - Luanne Rice - 4/25/09; Review
19. Hot Flash - Kathy Carmichael - 4/30/09; Review
20. Wicked Burn - Beth Kery - 5/18/09; Review
21. The Kissing Game - Suzanne Brockmann - 5/20/09; Review
22. The Heart of the Winter Wolf - Dani Harper - 5/29/09; Review
23. Sanctuary - Nora Roberts - 6/8/09; Review
24. Love at First Flight - Marie Force - 6/9/09; Review
25. While My Sister Sleeps - Barbara Delinsky - 6/12/09; Review
26. Mackenzie's Mountain - Linda Howard 6/15/09; Review
27. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole 6/17/09; Review
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Genre Challenge 2009

I think this will be a fun challenge and help me to read outside my comfort zone.

This challenge is being hosted by Bookworms and Tea Lovers. Here are the rules taken from their post:

This challenge will run from November 1 2008 – November 1 2009

The goal:

To read one book in the following genres: crime fiction, detective fiction,
mystery fiction, horror fiction, thriller fiction, romance fiction, science fiction, action/adventure fiction, fantasy fiction, realistic fiction, historical fiction, and western fiction. Specific definitions of these genres can be found in this post.

There are three options if you want to join:

A: Read 10 books, drop the genre you read the most and one of your own choosing

B: Read 11 books, drop the genre you read the most

C: Read 12 books

Go to the Genre Challenge to read more about it and sign up.

I am going to choose optionc C - Read 12 books.

1. Historical - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
2. Fantasy - Dark Dream by Christine Feehan 1/26/09; Review
3. Romance - Tallchief by Dinah McCall 2/8/09; Review
   
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Countdown Challenge 2009

I am joining the Countdown Challenge. The total number of books to be read for this challenge is 45. The rules are to read the number of books first published in a given year that corresponds to the last digit of each year in the 2000s.

9 books published in 2009; 8 books published in 2008; and so on. The Challenge runs from 08/08/08 to 09/09/09 - Yes, it is RETROACTIVE back to August of this year.

3m is hosting this challenge and you can sign up here.

Here is my list so far:


2009

1. Daring the Moon - Sherrill Quinn; 2/2/09; Review
2. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command - Helen Bianchin 2/25/09; Review
3. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
4. Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
5. Hot Flash - Kathy Carmichael 4/30/09; Review
6. The Inn at Eagle Point - Sherryl Woods 5/7/09; Review
7. Love at First Flight - Marie Force 6/9/09; Review
8. While My Sister Sleeps - Barbara Delinsky 6/12/09; Review
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2008

1. Line of Scrimmage - Marie Force; 10/05/08; Review
2. Blue-Eyed Devil - Lisa Kleypas; 08/22/08; Review
3. Cutting Loose - Susan Andersen; 09/19/08; Review
4. The Healer - Sharon Sala; 10/20/08; Review
5. The Lady Flees Her Lord - Michele Ann Young; 11/20/08; Review
6. Call of the Highland Moon - Kendra Leigh Castle 11/25/08; Review
7. Sizzle and Burn - Jayne Ann Krentz 2/3/09; Review
8. Tribute - Nora Roberts 2/11/09; Review

2007

1. My Lord's Desire - Margaret Moore 11/30/08; Review
2. Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband - Melissa Mayhue 12/7/08; Review
3. Dead Sexy - Amanda Ashley 2/12/09; Review
4. Countdown - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
5. Night's Touch - Amanda Ashley 3/17/09; Review
6. The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/22/09; Review
7. Heart of the Winter Wolf - Dani Harper 5/29/09; Review

2006

1. Delicious - Susan Mallery; 09/09/08; Review
2. A Babe in Ghostland - Lisa Cach; 10/7/08; Review
3. Just Try Me - Jill Shalvis; 1/21/09; Review
4. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole 6/17/09; Review
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2005

1. Summer's Child - Luanne Rice; 9/12/08; Review
2. Night's Kiss - Amanda Ashley; 11/06/08; Review
3. If You Dare - Kresley Cole; 2/18/09; Review

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2003

1. Only By Your Touch - Catherine Anderson; 11/18/08; Review
2. The Secret Hour - Luanne Rice; 4/25/09; Review
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2002

1. Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs; 4/7/09; Review

2001

1. Summer Light - Luanne Rice; 10/27/08; Review

Celebrate the Authors Challenge 2009

Another year, another opportunity to Celebrate the Author. Becky is hosting for the second year the Celebrate the Author challenge.

It is a twelve month reading challenge and is designed to celebrate authors' birthdays. Choose one author for each month and read one of their books. Becky has several sites linked in her post where you can find out the birthdays of your favorite authors.

Head on over to Becky's dedicated blog and join us in celebrating the authors!!!

Here is my tentative list of authors:

January - Diana Gabaldon - Outlander 1/19/09; Review
February - Helen Bianchin - The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command 2/25/09; Review
March - Hannah Howell - Highland Captive 3/15/09; Review
April - Janet Evanovich, Sue Grafton,
May - Suzanne Brockmann - The Kissing Game 5/20/09; Review
June - Kathleen Woodiwiss, Lynsay Sands, Linda Lael Miller
July - Sharon Sala, Dean Koontz, Susan Mallery, JoAnn Ross, Sherryl Woods
August - Amanda Ashley, Barbara Delinsky, Margaret Moore,
September - Jude Deveraux, Mary Stewart
October - Nora Roberts, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Debbie Macomber,
November - Karen Marie Moning, Lori Foster, Charlaine Harris,
December - Sherrilyn Kenyon,

Pub Challenge 2009

I have almost completed my 2008 Pub Challenge and have had a great time challenging myself with that one. So, I have decided to continue along the same lines and compete in the 2009 challenge.

The rules are to read a minimum of 9 books published in 2009 (5 of which must be fiction). ARCs are okay, however children and YA adults are not acceptable because we are at "the Pub." It must be the first time that book is published in your own country. Also trade paperbacks and mass market paperbacks do not count if there was a hard bound published before 2009.

For clearer instructions go see Michelle at 1morechapter to read about the challenge.

Here is my list:

1. Daring the Moon - Sherrill Quinn 2/2/09; Review
2. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command - Helen Bianchin 2/25/09; Review
3. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
4. Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
5. Hot Flash - Kathy Carmichael 4/30/09; Review
6. The Inn at Eagle Point - Sherryl Woods 5/7/09; Review
7. Love at First Flight (ARC) - Marie Force 6/9/09; Review
8. While My Sister Sleeps - Barbara Delinsky 6/12/09; Review
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New Author Challenge 2009

Here is another 2009 challenge that I am going to try. Literary Escapism is hosting the New Author Challenge. The challenge will run from 1/1/09 to 12/31/09. She is making it easy by letting you choose how many new authors you want to read.

I don't think I can read 50 because of all the books that I want to read by my favorite authors. However - I do think 25 is doable.

If you want to join what I think is going to be a fun challenge - go sign up with Mr. Linky at Literary Escapism.

Here is my list of new authors:

1. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
2. Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
3. If You Dare - Kresley Cole 2/18/09; Review
4. On Mystic Lake - Kristin Hannah 2/20/09; Review
5. Divorced, Desperate, and Dating - Christie Craig 3/6/09; Review
6. Seaview Inn - Sherryl Woods 3/9/09; Review
7. The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/22/09; Review
8. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
9. Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
10. Hot Flash - Kathy Carmichael 4/30/09; Review
11. Wicked Burn - Beth Kery 5/18/09; Review
12. Heart of the Winter Wolf - Dani Harper 5/29/09; Review
13. Mackenzie's Mountain - Linda Howard 6/15/09; Review
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Night's Kiss - Amanda Ashley

Amanda Ashley's Night's Kiss will appeal to all kinds of paranormal fans. It has vampires, witches, and time travel, all in a contemporary setting.

After living for centuries, Roshan DeLongpre decides to meet the sunlight and end his lonely existence. Visiting his library one last time, he comes across a book on witchcraft. Flipping through the pages, he is captivated by a picture of a woman being burned at the stake. She so intrigues him that he gives up his quest of ending his life and begins to research the identity of the woman.

Brenna Flanagan leads a quiet life in a village outside of Salem. She spends her days healing the sick, making potions for the villagers, and dreaming of finding love. When Roshan suddenly appears from the future telling her that she is in danger, she is intrigued yet fearful. After sending him away, the villagers come to her home and accuse her of being a witch. Will Roshan be able to save her? Will Roshan's infatuation with Brenna blind him to an ever-increasing danger - danger to them both? Because someone knows who they both are - someone who wants their power for his own.

You can read my full review here.

Rating: 3/5
Pages: 345
Completed: 11/06/08

100+ Book Challenge 2009

J. Kaye is hosting another fantastic challenge - the 100+ Reading Challenge. I participated in this challenge this year - but I am not going to make it to 100. School just got in the way. I will get close though - LOL.

I am hoping that I'll be able to meet the challenge next year becuase I will have graduated next Spring.

The challenge is easy - read 100 books in the year 2009 (no starting early). The challenge runs from 1/1/09 to 12/31/09. Any books are acceptable.

There is also a Yahoo Group that you can join to talk about your books.

So head on over to J. Kaye's and sign up with Mr. Linky.

My books will be listed below.

1. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 1/19/09; Review
2. Just Try Me - Jill Shalvis 1/21/09; Review
3. Dark Dream - Christine Feehan 1/26/09; Review
4. Daring the Moon - Sherrill Quinn 2/2/09; Review
   
5. Sizzle and Burn - Jayne Ann Krentz 2/3/09; Review
6. Tallchief - Dinah McCall (Sharon Sala) 2/8/09; Review
7. Tribute - Nora Roberts 2/11/09; Review
8. Dead Sexy - Amanda Ashley 2/12/09; Review
9. Virgin River - Robyn Carr 2/17/09; Review
10. If You Dare - Kresley Cole 2/18/09; Review
11. On Mystic Lake - Kristin Hannah 2/20/09; Review
12. The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Command - Helen Bianchin 2/25/09; Review
13. Morning Light - Catherine Anderson 3/3/09; Review
14. Divorced, Desperate, and Dating - Christie Craig 3/6/09; Review
15. Seaview Inn - Sherryl Woods 3/9/09; Review
16. Highland Capitve - Hannah Howell 3/15/09; Review
17. Night's Touch - Amanda Ashley 3/17/09; Review
18. The Vampire Shrink - Lynda Hilburn 3/22/09; Review
19. Home Fires - Luanne Rice 3/27/09; Review
20. Simple Wishes - Lisa Dale 4/1/09; Review
21. Montana Creeds: Logan - Linda Lael Miller 4/1/09; Review
22. Passing Through Paradise - Susan Wiggs 4/7/09; Review
23. The Secret Hour - Luanne Rice - 4/25/09; Review
24. Hot Flash - Kathy Carmichael - 4/30/09; Review
25. The Inn at Eagle Point - Sherryl Woods - 5/7/09; Review
26. Wicked Burn - Beth Kery - 5/18/09; Review
27. The Kissing Game - Suzanne Brockmann - 5/20/09; Review
28. Heart of the Winter Wolf - Dani Harper - 5/29/09; Review
29. Sanctuary - Nora Roberts - 6/8/09; Review
30. Love at First Flight - Marie Force - 6/9/09; Review
31. While My Sister Sleeps - Barbara Delinsky - 6/12/09; Review