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Friday, February 1, 2013

Martha's Bookshelf***Friday Pick Giveaway February 1, 2013

[** If you are new to Friday Pick Giveaway - Welcome!  Scroll down a bit (below book group #19) for instructions on how to enter.]

Happy Friday! Hi everyone. It's hard to believe one month is gone already! Whew. I am feeling better having gotten past the worst of the cold. I hope everyone else is staying healthy and warm.

Thank you to all who entered the January 25 Pick. This is another week with no automatic winners :-( (those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks). There were FIVE titles blocked this week, with one won.

CONGRATULATIONS
to Random.org picked Winners from January 25 Pick:

Mona wins the Luanne Rice Pair.
June M wins The Beverly Barton Pair (- through weeks of block).

All winners please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me to confirm your win, send your snail mail address information and let me know if you would like bookmarks - sensual or sexy and I have a new supply of sweet bookmarks.

So - Do you plan to read or watch the SuperBowl?
Image found at Huntley Library.

New Book Group #35 January 11, 2013
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books possibly suitable for international mailing 

Pairs
Beverly Barton:
    Downright Dangerous and What She Doesn't Know
Heather Graham Pozzessere
    Renegades (Western Anthology) and Everytime I Love You (The spine is creased.)
Mary Baxter
    His Touch and One Summer Evening

Singles-- I found a couple of boxes of romances (a lot of Harlequins) that I haven't gotten to read over the past 8 years so... I will send them off to others to read!
Flashpoint by Linda Barnes
Across a Thousand Miles by Nadia Nichols
Lady Beware by Fayrene Preston
Secrets of the Outback by Margaret Way
Never Say Never Again by Tori Carrington
*Merger of Fortunes by Peggy Moreland
*Married to His Business by Elizabeth Bevarly
*The Banker's Convenient Wife by Lynne Graham
*Chance Adventure by Kelly Eileen Hake
* The Millionaire's Daughter by Sophie Weston


New Book Group #34 December 7, 2012.
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books possibly suitable for international mailing

Pairs:
Fern Michaels
    Payback and Full Me Once
Luanne Rice
    Silver Bells (spine wear) and True Blue
Janet Evanovich
    Full Tilt and Full Bloom
Singles:
Captain's Woman by Merline Lovelace (This is a favorite author and book of mine)
*Death in High Heels by Christina Brand
*Mrs Mallory and the Silent Killer by Hazel Holt


New Book Group #33 October 27, 2012
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books possibly suitable for international mailing
PAIRS:
Dick Francis:
     10 LB Penalty and Risk
Tom Clancy:
     Op-Center State of Siege and Op-Center Mission of Honor
SINGLES - CHRISTMAS TITLES (Better sizes for international) 
*Deck the Halls by Arlene James (slight spine creasing)
*A Holiday Prayer by Deb Kastner  (slight spine creasing)


New Book Group #32 October 5, 2012
- Oops upside down book! NOTE This book has dog bite damage; it is missing half back cover and the edges of pages in the back third of the book... it does not effect the text but I will understand if no one wants this one - A Courtesans Guide to Getting Your Man by Susan Donovan and Celeste Bradley
The Gift by Constance O'Day-Flannery
Please Remember This by Katleen Giles Seidel
Twice Upon Time by Nina Beaumont
Heart of the Hawk by Justine Dare
The Boy's Tale (Sister Frevisse Medieval Mysteries) by Margaret Frazer
Calculated Revenge by Jill Elizabeth Nelson


New Book Group #31 August 31, 2012
I pulled some more books from several of my boxes.

An Honorable Man by Rosemary Rogers (spine creases)
Beautiful Dreamer by Elizabeth Lowell

New Book Group #30 July 27, 2012
This time I pulled some books from one of my older boxes.
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books possibly suitable for international mailing


The Willful Widow by Valerie King (spine wear)
Wild Escapade by Lisa Bingham
Dancing on Snowflakes by Jane Bonander
Mistress by Amanda Quick - Audio Cassettes
*Long Time Coming by Sandra Brown

New Book Group #29 June 29, 2012
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books possibly suitable for international mailing

Magic: The Gathering Distant Planes, An Anthology
*One is the Lonliest Number - Tom Clancey's Net Force

New Book Group #28 May 18, 2012
*asterisks indicate lighter, smaller books suitable for international.
Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts
Sleeping Alone by Barbara Bretton

New book Group #27 April 13, 2012 (All gone)

New book Group #26 March 2, 2012--- (All gone)

New Group #25 January 12, 2012---(All gone)

New Group #24 Pick Books November 25, 2011---(All gone)

New Group #23 Pick Books October 14, 2011
I tried to pick some books that would be good for October -
Halloween or dark minded.
Ghost Writer (Shivers #3) by M.D. Spenser
Emily's Good Nightmare by Cosmic Debris Cosmic

New Group #22 Pick Books September 2, 2011---(All gone)

New Group #21 of Pick Books July 29, 2011
Mallory's Oracle (Kathleen Mallory Novels) by Carol O'Connell

May, 2011 New Group of Pick books Group #20
Luciano's Luck by Jack Higgins - Audio Cassettes

3/25/11 I did get to set up a new group of books: Group #19
Primary Colors - audio tapes
*Note of Peril (black strip on cover)

2/19/11 Book Group #18- Pairs!---(All gone).

I have finally updated the intro and Entry paragraphs here:

If you saw the pictures posted of my bookshelves and boxes you know I do have lots of books! And that doesn't include the other eight or so boxes at my office!! And more books as I find deals too good to pass up! I am sharing my book bounty by these Friday Pick Giveaways.

I started Friday Pick in November 27, 2009 and in three years I have posted 33 groups of 16 (528) books to find new homes! (November 2012)

I periodically update the lists - deleting those won. You can still go to the Friday Pick list link to see older posts and the older lists book pictures if you want! I am happy to say that so far about 470 books have found new homes! YAY. I have to update my print out to check the exact number sent out - a few were never claimed.

Note rules here regarding international entries.
Because postage to overseas can be prohibitive I am willing to give a $5.00 book certificate to international winners - Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, ARe, TWRP, ClassAct Books, eTreasures, Desert Breeze, etc....you tell me where and I'll set it up. So for my overseas visitors your comment may indicate a smaller book and I'll check postage or note your choice of gift card.

I learned that The Book Depository does not ship to everywhere. The postage for some of the books to far away places runs between $5.00 and $6.00 and up. Since I would award $5.00 for The Book Depository to an international winner, as an alternative you may choose a smaller book and we will hope the postage will not exceed $6.00. If the postage is more, or if you want to pick a larger book and you are willing to pay any extra postage beyond the $6.00 I will work with you on that. This may not make a difference to many but if it helps one or two of you to give one of my books a home that will make me happy too. :o)

TO ENTER:
Leave a comment and tell me WHICH BOOK you would like to get from the Friday Pick lists.
CUT OFF TIME IS THURSDAY NIGHTS AT 10:00 PM CENTRAL so I do not have to stay up past midnight to do the winner post!
I will randomly pick two winners to announce Friday mornings with the next Pick post.
Automatic wins are those who requested the book four times and I did not note other people asking for that book during those weeks.
WINNERS PLEASE CHECK THE WIN POST ON FRIDAYS AND fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me at mesreads@gmail.com. [I will confirm receipt of the addresses- well I realize I haven't always done this. But if you filled out the form and don't get the book within two weeks nudge me with an email please!] If I have the winners e-mail I will send a reminder in a week or so....

Thanks for helping these books find new homes!!

Repeating this helpful blog tip: You can right click on a link and you will be given the choice to open the link in a new window or tab so you do not navigate away from the screen you are on!! I use this all the time!

1/14/11 New List #17--- (All gone)

12/3/10 Book Set: #16
Sleight of Hand by Robin Hathaway
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

List #15---(All gone)

List #14---(All gone)

Here is set #13 of Used books! ---(All gone)
Pearl Beyond Price by Claire Delacroix

Group #12---(All gone)

Group #11
Cat's Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown
Alien Chronicles - The Crimson Claw by Deborah Chester
Looking Back by Belva Plain

List #1
Circle of Stars by Anna Lee Waldo

Pick #2---(All gone)

Pick #3---(All gone)

Pick #4
Talking God by Tony Kellerman
Everything to Gain by Barbara Taylor Bradford
The Shadow by Shelley Munro (PA)

Pick #5
See Jane Lead by Lois P. Frankel
Cold Hit by Linda Fairstein - Audio Tapes

Pick #6---(All gone)

Pick #7
Prey by Michael Crichton - Audio Tape
Princess Charming by Jane Heller (slightly creased)

Pick #8
(sc) = slightly creased on binding otherwise all in good shape
The Jury by Steve Martini - Audio Tapes
No Safe Place by Richard North Patterson - Audio Tapes

Pick #9
On Treacherous Ground by Earl Murray
Guardian by Dee Henderson - Audio Tapes
Time to Hunt by Stephen Hunter - Audio Tapes

Pick #10---(All Gone)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

MBS 2013 Reading List

Here is my 2013 reading list which I will update monthly or so. Most books have linked reviews - click on the title to go to the review or to the title where a review should be linked.

JANUARY 2013
  1. Book Review: Last Chance Christmas by Hope Ramsay; Contemporary, Holiday; my rating 4.5. 
  2. Book Review: The Reluctant Countess by Wendy Vella; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  3. Book Review: Rise of the Fire Tamers by Kailin Gow. Fantasy, Adventure; my rating 4.5.
  4. Broken Pieces by T.L. Highley, Genre: Inspirational My rating: 4.5. This is a very short story recognizing that we each have brokenness in our lives but their is a way to be restored to wholeness. I enjoyed the mystery quality of the story and the wonderful redemptive message. This was a nice taste and I would like to read a full novel by this author.
  5. Book Review: The Publicist by Christina George; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  6. Audio Book Review: Cat Bearing Gifts by Shirley Rosseau; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  7. Book Review: The Blessed and The Damned by Michael Wallace; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  8. Audio Book Review: Natalie's Journey Back to Love by E. Jene Beres; Christian; my rating 4.25.
  9. Book Review: A Perfect Match by Janice Hanna. Christian, Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  10. Book Review: Dead Running by Cami Checketts; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75.
  11. Book Review: Dying to Run by Cami Checketts; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75.
  12. Book Review: Every Perfect Gift by Dorothy Love; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  13. Audio Book Review: Ashes of Twilight by Kassy Tayler; YA Dystopia; my rating 4.5.
  14. The Wonk Decelerator by John Joseph Doody - Etreasures Sci Fi Adventure Release.
  15. Book Review: daynight by Megan Thomason; YA Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
  16. Book Review: The Officer Breaks the Rules by Jeanette Murray; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  17. Book Review: Journey to Forgiveness by Laurean Brooks; Inspirational, Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
  18. Audio Book Review: The Lost Flower Children by Janet Taylor Lisle; Middle Reader; my rating 4.5.
  19. One More Winter: A Short Story by Rebecca K. O'Connor; Fiction; my Rating: 4.0
  20. Book Review: Immortal Craving by Kendra Leigh Castle; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  21. Book Review: An Amish Kitchen Anthology; Inspirational Romance; my rating 4.5.
  22. Audible Book Review: A Perfect Blood (Hallows 10) by Kim Harrison; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  23. FEBRUARY
  24. Book Review: The Escape Diaries: Life and Love on the Lam by Juliet Rosetti; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  25. Book Review: Jack Templar: Monster Hunter by Jeff Gunhus; Middle Grader, Adventure; my rating 4.5.
  26. Book Review: A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator  by Robert G. Pielke; Alternate History, Time Travel; my rating 4.0.
  27. Book Review: Three Sisters (Emily Castles Mysteries) by Helen Smith; Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  28. Book Review: Showstoppers (Emily Castles Mysteries) by Helen Smith; Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  29. Book Review: Pandora's Temple by Jon Land; Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  30. Audible Book Review: Ever After (Hallows 11) by Kim Harrison; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  31. Princess Salina and the Unicorn by Lynne Anne Bendoly - eTreasure's release, Children's Middle Reader, with Illustrations; 28 pages.
  32. Book Review: Goodbye to Yesterday by Wanda E. Brustetter; Amish Romance; my rating 4.0.
  33. Book Review: Jabin and the Space Pirates by Bev Allen; Science Fiction; my rating 5.0.
  34. Book Review: Waiting for Monday by Margaret Brownley; Historical Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.5.
  35. Book Review: A Most Scandalous Proposal by Ashlyn Macnamara; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  36. Book Review: Into the Dark by Stacy Green; Suspense; my rating 4.25.
  37. Book Review: Wait Until Dark by M.L. Buchman; Military Romance; my rating 4.25.
  38. Audio Book Review: Love in a Garden: What Happens After Happily Ever After by Mia Jasper; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  39. First Love Second Chances by Jenna Bayley-Burke; This was a 2008 Holiday Freebie at Samhain Publishing that I picked from my TBR files. Sadly, I cannot find a link anywhere.
  40. Lights Out by Ann Campbell; This is another short book in my TBR from an April 2009 Blog Contest win.
  41. Book Review: Fatal February by Barbara Levenson; Cozy Mystery, Legal Procedures; my rating 4.25.
  42. Book Review: X Marks the Scot by Victoria Roberts; Historical Romance; my rating 4.0.
  43. Book Review: A Midwife's Revolt by Jodi Daynard; Historical Fiction, American Revolution; my rating 5.0.
    MARCH
  44. Book Review: Lady Eve's Indiscretion by Grace Burrowes; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  45. Arny Armadillo's Pillow by Lynne Anne Bendoly; eTreasure's release; This fully illustrated charmer is for younger children ages 3-7.
  46. Flick Flick and Dreamer by Margaret Karmazin; eTreasure's release; This is her second release too. The story, with lovely illustrations, is about a sweet hummingbird and her snail friend. This is suitable for ages 5-10. 
  47. Book Review: Cursed by Lynn Ricci; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.0.
  48. Book Review: The Return of Cassandra Todd by Darrel Nelson; Christian Suspense; my rating 4.25.  
  49. Audible Book Review: White Picket Fences by Susan Miessner; Christian Fiction rating 4.25.
  50. Book Review: Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane) by Elizabeth Hoyt; Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  51. Book Review: Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane) by Elizabeth Hoyt; Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  52. Rolltop Relic by Barbara Miller - eTreasure's release; a cozy mystery.
  53. Hometown Christmas Carol by Barbara Miller - eTreasure's release; a romance novella. 
  54. Audible Book Review: Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder; Fantasy; my rating 4.0.
  55. Audio Book Review: Silver by Steven Savile; Mysteries; rating 4.0. 
  56. Book Review: Free Fall by Catherine Mann; Military Romance; my rating 3.75.
  57. Book ReviewThe Persnickety Princess (Tales from Upon A. Time - Book 1) by Falcon Storm; Lower Grade+; my rating 4.25.
  58. Book Review: Last Chance Book Club by Hope Ramsay; Contemporary Romance (series); my rating 4.5.
  59. Book Review: Cross the Line by Jack Patterson; Thriller; my rating 4.0.
  60. Shelly the Hermit Crab by Stacey Leigh Malloy, Illustrated by Katie Cassidy - eTreasure's release; Children's - Ages 2-9; Pages: 34 pages, fully illustrated.
  61. Book Review: Girl vs. Earl by Phillipa Ashley; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  62. Audio Book Review: Did You Miss Me? by Karen Rose; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  63. Rudy Finds a Home by Lynne Bendoly; eTreaures's release; Children's, 5-9 years; Pages: 36 with illustrations.
  64. Book Review: Sportsman's Bet (Ian Dodge Mysteries) by Judy Nichols; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.0.   
  65. Book Review: A Shot of Sultry by Macy Beckett; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  66. In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne (Author), Michel Verne (Author); I had this in my Kindle library since 2010.
    APRIL
  67. Book Review: Hammer of Angels, A Novel of Shadowstorm by G.T. Almasi; Action, Alternative History; my rating 4.25.
  68. Audio Review of Civil War (Marvel) by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven; Comic Action; my rating 4.25.
  69. Love is Not Proud by Monica Spense - eTreasure's release; set in Florence, Historical Romance, Mystery, Pages: 131
  70. Book Review: Jake (Wyoming Sky Novel) by R.C. Ryan; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  71. Audio Book Review: That Night on Thistle Lane by Carla Negers, Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.75.
  72. Book Review: An Angel by Her Side by Ruth Reid;  Amish Romance; my rating 5.0.
  73. Book Review: Scorned Justice, The Men of Texas Rangers by Margaret Daley, Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  74. Book Review: Sword in the Stars (Book 1) by Wayne Thomas Batson; Fantasy, Christian Fiction; my rating 5.0. 
  75. Book Review: Rest in Peace by Frances Divine, Christian Cozy Mystery, Romantic Suspense; my rating 3.75.
  76. Book Review: The Forever Knight by John Marco; Fantasy; my rating 4.0.
  77. Audio Book Review: Hunter: A Thriller by Robert Bidinotto, Thriller; my rating 4.75.
  78. Book Review: The Wolf of Tebron by C.S. Lakin, Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  79. Book Review: Magnificent Devices by Shelley Adina, Steampunk; my rating 4.75.
  80. The New World (FREE short story) by Patrick Ness; It is a quick Sci Fi that introduces the series.
  81. Book Review: Ten Reasons to Stay by Sabrina Jeffries, Historical Romance Novella; my rating 4.5.
  82. Audible Book Review: Frost Burned, Mercy Thompson Book 7 by Patricia Briggs, Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  83. Book Review: Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina, Steampunk; my rating 4.75.  May
  84. Book Review: Jack Absolute by C.C. Humphreys, Historical Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  85. Book Review: Her Own Devices by Shelley Adina, Steampunk; my rating 4.5.
  86. Book Review: Cowboy Take Me Away by Jane Graves, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  87. Audible Book Review: Loyalty In Death by J.D. Robb, Crime Thriller, Futuristic; my rating 4.25.
  88. Book Review: Undone by Sara Humphreys, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
  89. Book Review: Secretly Smitten Anthology, Christian Romance; my rating 4.5.
  90. There's a Monster in Mommy's Tummy by J.D. Pooker, Illustrated by Christy Caughie - eTreasure's release; Childrens, 3-6 year.
  91. Book Review: Brilliant Devices by Shelley Adina, Steampunk; my rating 4.5.
  92. Audio Book Review: Inherit the Stars by James P. Hogan, Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  93. Book Review and : Barefoot in the Sun by Roxanne St. Claire, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  94. Book Review: Heart of Iron by Bec McMaster, Seampunk, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
  95. Book Review: New Wings by Donna Stanley, Inspirational Fiction; my rating 5.0.
  96. Audio Book Review: The Empty Mirror by James Lincoln Collier , Ghost Story, YA; my rating 3.75.
  97. Celtic Tales, Told to the Children by Louey Chisholm; This is a collection of three old fashion, Celtic-based, fairy tales.
  98. Book Review: Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  99. Book Review: What a Wicked Earl Wants by Vicky Dreiling, Historical Romance; my rating 4.5. 
  100. Audible Book Review: Hexed by Kevin Hearne, Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  101. Book Review: The Duchess Hunt by Jennifer Haymore, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.                                                                                                                      June
  102. Book Review: The Sweet Spot by Laura Drake, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  103. The Sacrifice by Cher Green - eTreasure's release; a fairytale-like story of a young woman's journey to save her sister; Middle Grade - Young Adult, Fantasy, Pages: 24 with illustrations.
  104. Book Review: Who Wants to Marry a Cowboy by Abagail Sharpe, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  105. Audible Book Review: A Royal Pain: A Royal Spyness Mystery by Rhys Bowen, Historical Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  106. Book Review: It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5
  107. Book Review: Somewhere in Time, Book 1 of the Crosse Harbor Time Travel Trilogy, by Barbara Bretton, Time Travel Romance; my rating 4.25.
  108. Book Review: Anonymous Sources by Mary Louise Kelly, Thriller; my rating 4.75.
  109. Book Review: The Magic of I Do by Tammy Falkner, Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.75.
  110. Book Review: Paper Roses, by Amanda Cabot, Historical Romance, Inspirational; my rating 4.25.
  111. Audio Book Review: The Wolf Path by Judith Van Geison, Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  112. Audiobook Review: And They Called Her Spider by Michael Coorlim, Steampunk Mystery; my rating 4.5.
  113. Audible Book Review: With Morning Comes Mistfall, by George R. R. Martin, Fantasy, Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
  114. Book Review: One Day in Apple Grove by C.H. Admirand, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  115. Book Review: Jack Templar and the Monster Hunter Academy, by Jeff Gunhus, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Action Adventure; my rating 4.25.
  116. Audio Book Review: Hearts of Shadow, A Deadglass Novel, Book 2, by Kira Brady, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
  117. Book Review: The Bane by Keary Taylor, Post Apocalyptic; my rating 4.5.
  118. Book Review: Take Me Back: A Give and Take Novella by Kelli Maine, Contemporary Romance; my rating 3.75.
  119. Book Review: The Woman He Loved Before, by Dorothy Koomson, Mystery, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.                                                                            JULY
  120. Audible Book Review: Maelstrom:Destroyermen, Book 3 by Taylor Anderson, Science Fiction, Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  121. Book Review: Haven Creek (A Cavanaugh Island Novel) by Rochelle Alers, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  122. Book Review: Silent Warrior by Lindsey Piper, Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  123. Audible Book Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancy, Post Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
  124. Book Review: Quest for the Scorpion's Jewel by Amy Green, Fantasy Adventure, Inspirational; my rating 4.25.
  125. Book Review: West Palm Part 1: The Undertaker's Apprentice by  Joss Cordero, Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  126. Audio Book Review: The Deliverers: Sharky and the Jewel by Gregory S. Slomba, Middle Grade, Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.25.
  127. Book Review: Blood and Bone by Don Hoesel, Triller; my rating 3.75.
  128. Audio Book Review: Maiden Voyage of the Rio Grande by Michael Coorlim, Steampunk, Mystery; my rating 4.5.
  129. Book Review: Flight of the Raven by Ellen Harris, Cozy Mystery, Inspirational; my rating 4.0.
  130. Book Review: Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
  131. Audible Book Review: The Overton Window by Glenn Bank, Political Thriller; my rating 4.75.
  132. Book Review: The Hero's Lot by Patrick W. Carr, Fantasy Adventure, Inspirational; my rating 4.75.                                                                                       AUGUST
  133. Audible Book Review: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, Dystopia, Futuristic Fantasy; my rating 5.0.
  134. Book Review: Flirting with Texas by Katie Lane, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.0.
  135. Book Review: Click: An Online Love Story by Lisa Becker, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  136. Audible Book Review: The Eye of Moloch by Glenn Beck, Political Thriller; my rating 4.25.
  137. Book Review: Windshift by Joyce Faulkner , Historical Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  138. Book Review and ARC Giveaway: Revenge by Debra Webb, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  139. Audible Book Review: The Giver by Lois Lowry, Dystopia; my rating 4.25.
  140. Book Review: The Companions, The Sundering, Book I by R.A. Salvatore, Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  141. Book Review: Guilty as Sin by Jami Alden, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.25.
  142. Book Review: A Most Devilish Rogue by Ashlyn Macnamara, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  143. Audible Book Review: Death of a Dyer by Eleanor Kuhns, Historical Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  144. Audio Book Review: Paradox Resolution: A Spider Webb Novel by K.A. Bedford, Time Travel, Action, Sci Fi; my rating 4.5.
  145. Book Review: Ruthless: Faces of Evil, Book 6 by Debra Webb, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  146. Audio Book Review: Distant Thunders: Destroymen, Book 4 by Taylor Anderson, Alternate Universe, Sci Fi; my rating 4.75.
  147. Book Review: The Godborn, The Sundering, Book II by Paul S. Kemp, Fantasy; my rating 4.25.                                                                                      SEPTEMBER
  148. Audio Book Review: Nevermore: A Novel of Love, Loss & Edgar Allan Poe by David Nail Wilson, Mystery, Dark Fairytale; my rating 4.75.
  149. Book Review: Scattered Petals by Amanda Cabot, Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  150. Audio Book Review: Monster Hunter Incorporated by Larry Correia, Fantasy, Action; my rating 4.75.
  151. Book Review: Double Click by Lisa Becker, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  152. Book Review: Color Me Bad, a Novella, by Sharon Sala, Contemporary Women's Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  153. Audible Book Review: First Grave on the Right: Charley Davidson, Book 1 by Darynda Jones, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal; my rating 4.75.
  154. Book Review: Convict Dad by P. Ryan Hempree, Cozy Mystery, Christian, my rating 4.25.
  155. Audible Book Review: Second Grave on the Left: Charley Davidson, Book 2 by Darynda Jones, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal; my rating 4.5.
  156. Book Review: Darkest Worlds: A Dystopian Anthology, Dystopia; my rating 4.25.
  157. Book Review: Sisterhood by Deleyna Marr, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, my rating 4.25.
  158. Book Review: Always on My Mind by Jill Salvis, Lucky Harbor Series, Contemporary Romance, my rating 4.25.
  159. Audible Book Review: Free: Whodunnit? Murder on Mystery Island by Anthony E. Zuiker, Mystery; my rating 4.0.
  160. Audio Book Review: Once by Morris Gleitzman, Fiction, children; my rating 4.25.
  161. Audible Book Review: Shadows of Glass: The Ashes Trilogy Book 2 by Kassy Tayler, Ya Dystopia; my rating 4.25.
  162. Audible Book Review: Rising Tides: Destroyerman, Book 5 by Taylor Anderson, Alternate History, Fantasy; my rating 5.0.
  163. Book Review: My Lady Quicksilver by Bec McCallister, Steampunk, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
  164. Book Review: Hallowed Eve by Suza Kates, Romantic Suspense, Thriller, my rating 4.25.
  165. Audible Book Review: Helper 12 by Jack Blaine, Dystopia, YA; my rating 3.5.  OCTOBER
  166. Book Review: Lord Trowbridge's Angel by G.G. Vandagriff, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  167. Book Review: When Night Falls by Margaret Daley, Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  168. Audible Book Review: The Time Fetch by Amy Herrick, Middle Grade, Fantasy; my rating 4.25.
  169. Book Review: These Boots Weren't Made for Walking by Melody Carlson, Christian Chick Lit, my rating 3.5.
  170. Audible Book Review: Firestorm: Destroyermen Book 6 by Taylor Anderson, Alternate History, Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
  171. Audible Book Review: The Chronology Protection Case by Paul Levinson, Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  172. Book Review: Just Ella  by Annette K. Larsen, Historical Romance; my rating 4.5. 
  173. Book Review: Bargained for Bride by Marcia Lynn McClure, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  174. Book Review: The Christmas He Loved Her by Juliana Stone, Contemporary Romance, my rating 4.0. 
  175. Audio Book Review: A Reason to Live, A Marty Singer Mystery, Book 1, by Matthew Iden, Mystery; my rating 4.5. 
  176. Book Review: No Escape by Mary Burton, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  177. Audible Book Review: Third Grave Dead Ahead, Book 3, by Darynda Jones, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense ; my rating 4.25.
  178. Audio Book Review: Battle for L.A. by CJ Henderson, Mark Sparacio, Pulp Fiction; my rating 4.0.
  179. Book Review and Giveaway: Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait by Grace Borrowes, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.                                                    NOVEMBER
  180. Book Review: Accidentally In Love With...A God? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
  181. Book Review: Lace & Lead by M.A. Grant, Sci Fi Romance; my rating 4.5.
  182. Audible Book Review: Prime Suspects by Jim Bernheimer, Futuristic Mystery; my rating 4.25.
  183. Book Review: I'll be Home For Christmas by Jessica Scott, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  184. Book Review: Jagged by Kristen Ashley, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25. 
  185. Book Review: Realm Walker by Kathleen Collins, Urban Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
  186. Book Review: The Last Christian by David Gregory, Christian Suspense; my rating 4.5.
  187. Audible Book Review: Iron Gray Sea: Destroyermen, Book 7 by Taylor Anderson, Alternate History; my rating 4.25.
  188. Book Review: Waning Moon (The Chronicles of Lily Carmichael trilogy) by PJ Sharon, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
  189. Audio Book Review: Five Million Dollar Cat by Laura Lond, Contemporary Fiction; my rating 4.5.
  190. Book Review: Sanctuary by Pauline Creeden, Chirstian Fiction, Apocalyptic; my rating 4.5.
  191. Book Review: To Have and To Hold by Leigh Greenwood, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  192. Book Review: Accidentally Married to...A Vampire? (Accidentally Yours) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25.
  193. Audio Book Review: The Last Battle by Stephen Harding, Nonfiction (WWII); my rating 4.25.
  194. Book Review: Christmas Past by Susanna Fraser, Time Travel, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25
  195. Audible Book Review: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle, Mystery, Classic; my rating 4.5.
  196. Book Review: Unfinished Business, An Angela Panther Novel by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, Paranormal (Ghosts), Chick Lit; my rating 4.5.
  197. Book Review: Don't Want to Miss a Thing by Jill Mansell, Romantic Comedy; my rating 4.5.
  198. Book Review: Shrouded by Frances Pauli, Sci Fi Romance; my rating 5.0.
  199. Book Review: Christmas at Harrington's by Melody Carson, Inspirational Fiction; my rating 4.25.                                                                                              DECEMBER
  200. Book Review: Traitor's Knife (Five Gems) by E. Kaiser, YA Fantasy, Adventure; my rating 4.25. 
  201. Book Review: Lady In Disguise (The Langley Sisters) by Wendy Vella, Historical Romance; my rating 4.25.
  202. Book Review: Christmas Wishes by Wendy Vella, Historical Romance; my rating 4.5.
  203. Audio Book Review: The New Space Opera 2 Collection, Sci Fi; my rating 4.25+.
  204. Book Review: Christmas in Lucky Harbor by Jill Shalvis, Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.25.
  205. Book Review: The Innkeeper of Bethlehem–The Story of Santa Claus by Scott Roloff, Family Fiction; my rating 4.25.
  206. Book Review: Silver-White (The Great North Woods Pack #1) by Shawn Underhill; Paranormal; my rating 4.5.
  207. Book Review: Carving Angels by Diane Stringam Tolley, Inspirational Fiction, Children, Family, Christmas; my rating 5.0.
  208. Audio Book Review: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet: Charley Davidson, Book 4 by Darynda Jones; Paranormal; my rating 4.25.
  209. Ten Things I Love About You
  210. Hammared
  211. Let Me Get This Off My Chest
  212. Book Review: Angel Christmas by Patricia Rice, Mary Balogh & 3 more; Anthology, Christmas, Angels; my rating 4.25.
  213. Book Review: The Double Life of Incorporate Things (Magic Most Foul) by Leanna Renee Hieber; Paranormal, Gaslamp fantasy; my rating 4.25.
The end for 2013... now on to 2014!




MBS Printed Books Giveaway Hop February 1st to 7th

Thanks as always to our prolific HOP host, Kathy at I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

Printed Books Giveaway Hop
February 1st to 7th
Ebooks are becoming more and more popular but there are still many people who prefer printed books. 

This hop features only printed books (no ebooks allowed).


I love to support authors and share books! My giveaway is open internationally.

TWO WINNERS: Winners get to choose a book from the 34 books in my ARC/Review List. (Not necessary to make the choice now.)

Now go see what other Print Books are being offered!


Giveaway! Immortal Craving by Kendra Leigh Castle

Immortal Craving
by Kendra Leigh Castle
    Genre: Paranormal Romance
    My Rating: 4.5 of 5.0


    Book Description
    Release date: January 29, 2013 | Series: Dark Dynasties (Book 4)
    The last-and most lethal-of his kind . . .
    Wild, uncontrollable, and powerful, the lion-shifting Rakshasa were hunted down by vicious rival vampires who feared their dark, magical abilities. Somehow one survived, and now, after centuries of hiding, Tasmin Singh reemerges as fierce and fearless as ever at the door of the Lilim queen, seeking answers . . . and sanctuary.

    The human best friend to a vampire queen, Bay Harper traded her quiet, comfortable life for a world filled with immortal assassins, warring werewolves . . . and this hauntingly sexy shifter. Only Bay's gentle touch can subdue Tasmin's inner demons, even as he brings out a passion and sensuality she never imagined she could feel. But when a bloody struggle threatens to tear them apart, can Bay risk everything on her faith in him-or will his dark side be stronger than even their all-consuming desire?


    My review went up a few days ago but I had forgotten that the publisher authorized a giveaway!
    Thanks to the fine folks at Forever Romance, Hachette, for offering TWO Books for Giveaway!

    TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY for TWO Print Copies



    For 3 Extra Bonus entries Visit the author's website and tell me something you find of interest.
    Extra bonus +2 for comment on Review.

    THERE WILL BE THREE WINNERS!
    * This contest is only open to residents of US.
    * No P.O. Boxes Please - for shipping reasons.
    * Limit one win per household.
    * This contest will close 10 PM (Central) on February 8, 2013.
    The winner will be randomly selected from all entries.
    WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED on February 9, 2013.
    Winners will have 72 hours to respond by email or the winners form linked in the announcement.

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